Avigilon H6A Series User manual

H6A Camera Web Interface
User Guide
Avigilon H6A, H6X, and H6XP IP Camera Models:
H6A-xxx H6X-xxx 
H6A-xxx-IR H6X-xxx-IR 

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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
System Requirements 1
Other Web Interface Guides 1
Accessing the Camera Web Interface 2
Creating the Initial User and Logging In 2
Live View 3
Saving a Still Image 3
Setup 4
General 5
Network 6
Configuring 802.1x Port-Based Authentication 9
Switching 802.1x Authentication Profiles 9
Deleting an 802.1x Authentication Profile 10
Configuring SNMP 10
IP Filter 11
Security Settings 12
Compression and Image Rate 12
Enabling HDSMSmartCodec™ Technology Settings 13
Viewing the RTSP Stream URI 14
Accessing the Still Image URI 15
HDSMSmartCodec Technology Advanced Settings 15
Motion Detection 15
Tamper Detection 16
Analytics 17
Audio Analytics 17
Privacy Zones 18
Setting a Privacy Zone 19
Deleting a Privacy Zone 19
Setting a Removable Privacy Zone for Specific Users 19
Storage 20
Enabling Onboard Storage 20
ONVIFProfile G 21
Downloading Recorded Video from the Web Interface 21
Downloading Recorded Video from the SD Card 22
Deleting Recorded Video 23
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SD Card Failures 23
Digital Inputs and Outputs 23
Audio 24
Users 25
Adding a User 25
Editing Users and Passwords 25
Removing a User 25
Keeping Usernames and Passwords After Firmware Revert 25
System 26
Upgrading the Camera Firmware 26
Licensing 27
Automatic Activation 27
ManualActivation 27
Device Log 27
Disable WebUI 28
About 29
Checking a Camera's Power Source 29
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Introduction
Avigilon High Definition IP cameras include a web interface that allows you to view the live video and
configure the camera through a web browser.
Before you access the web interface, make sure all the procedures described in the camera installation guide
have been completed.
Tip: Features and options are disabled if they are not supported by the camera.
System RequirementsThe following browsers are recommended when accessing the web interface from any Windows, Mac, or
mobile device:
lMozilla Firefox version 96.0.2 (64-bit) or later
lGoogle Chrome™ version 97.0.4692.71 (64-bit, official build) or later
lMicrosoft Edge version 97.0.1072.76 (64-bit, official build) or later
Note: The web interface may work with older or unsupported browsers, but this has not been tested.
Other Web Interface GuidesCheck out these other Web Interface Guides for other types of Avigilon cameras:
lAPD Sensor Web Interface Guide — for Avigilon presence detectors.
Introduction 1

Accessing the Camera Web Interface
After the camera has been installed, you need the camera's IP address to access the web interface. The IP
address can be found in the following:
lThe Avigilon Control Center (ACC) software — Open the Setup tab to see the details of the selected
camera.
lMotorola Solutions' Camera Configuration Tool (CCT) — Go to the Network tab to see the details of the
selected cameras.
Once you have the IP address, complete the following procedure to access the web interface:
Note: The web browser must be configured to accept cookies or the camera web interface will not
function correctly.
1. On a computer with access to the same network as the camera, enter the camera's IP address into a
web browser:
http://<camera IP address>/
For example: http://192.168.1.40/
2. You will automatically be prompted to enter your username and password to access the camera. If the
device is in the factory default state and was manufactured after January 1, 2020, you will be asked to
create a user with administrator privileges before the device will be operational. For more information,
see Creating the Initial User and Logging In on page1.
Creating the Initial User and Logging InNew cameras do not have a default username and password and will be in a factory default state.
Important: You must create a user with administrator privileges before the camera is operational.
When logging into the camera for the first time, you will be redirected to the Add User page to create an
administrator user:
1. Enter a new User Name or keep the default administrator name.
2. Enter a new Password for the user. We recommend using a complex and unique password. Avoid
using an empty password as they are not supported across all platforms and devices.
3. Confirm the new password.
4. For the first user, Administrator must be selected in the Security Group drop-down menu.
5. Click Apply. After creating the user, you will be asked to login.
Accessing the Camera Web Interface 2

Live View
After you log in, the first page you see is the Live View. The Live View contains an image panel that displays
the live video stream.
Use the menu links in the top-left corner to navigate through the web interface. Click Live View any time to
return to this page.
Tip: Features and options are disabled if they are not supported by the camera.
Saving a Still ImageIf you see the Save Still to SDCard button from the Live View page, the camera supports the ability to take
snapshots of live video from the web interface.
To use this feature, the following settings are required for the camera:
lThere is an SD card inserted in the camera. For more information, see the camera's installation guide.
Saving an image to the SD card is not supported if you are using FIPS Level 3 encryption with a CryptR
micro card inserted in the SD slot.
lThe camera's onboard storage settings are enabled on the Storage page. For more information, see
Storage on page20.
lThe camera's video format must be set to MJPEG in the Compression and Image Rate page. For more
information, see Compression and Image Rate on page12.
Once all the requirements have been met, you can click Save Still to SDCard and the image that is displayed
in the Live View page is automatically saved to the SD card.
To download the snapshot, see Downloading Recorded Video from the Web Interface on page21.
Live View 3

Setup
Note: Certain options are not displayed if they are not supported by the camera model you are using
or if you do not have the required user permissions.
The factory default settings allow you to use the camera or encoder immediately after installation. If you have
special requirements, you can customize the settings through the web interface. In the top-left menu area,
click Setup to display all the available setup pages.
A Restore Defaults button is available on each setup page to restore the factory default settings.
Be aware that some settings are only available through the camera's web interface and cannot be changed in
the network video management software.
Setup 4

GeneralWhen you select Setup, the first page you see is the General page. The General page allows you to set the
camera's identity.
Tip: Features and options are disabled if they are not supported by the camera.
Note: If a camera with video analytics or unusual motion detection is physically moved or adjusted,
or if the focus or zoom level is changed, reset the learning progress to provide accurate results. If the
camera's image rate and compression or display settings are updated, the learning progress may
reset automatically.
1. In the Name field, give the camera a meaningful name.
2. In the Location field, describe the camera's location.
3. Select the Disable device status LEDs check box to disable the LED indicators located on the camera.
4. From the Mode drop-down list, select the mode that the camera will operate in.
This option is only displayed for higher bandwidth usage cameras.
lFull Feature — This is the standard operating mode. Offers the full functionality of the camera.
lHigh Framerate — The 2MP and 4MP camera models have a High Frame Rate mode, allowing
these cameras to reach higher frame rates while disabling analytics.
ModelsFeatures Impacted by High Framerate2 MP H6A Cameras
2 MP H6X Cameras
4 MP H6ACameras
4 MP H6XCameras
oIncreased maximum frame rate
oAnalytics disabled
lNo Smart Analytics — This mode will disable smart analytics. This option is for deployments
where camera based video analytics would interfere with other analytics integrations.
5. Select any of the Overlay Setting check boxes to display and stamp that information on the camera's
video stream. The options are:
lDisplay DateSelecting the Display Date check box also enables the Date Format drop-down list. From the
list, choose the date format which will be used to display the date.
lDisplay TimeGeneral 5

lDisplay GMT OffsetlDisplay NamelDisplay Location6. In the Time Settings area, select how the camera keeps time.
lIf you prefer to manually set the camera’s date and time, enter the time zone on this page.
lSelect the Automatically adjust clock for Daylight Savings Time check box, if required.
lIf you prefer to auto-synchronize the camera’s date and time with an NTP server, configure the
NTP server on the Network page.
At the bottom of the page, you can click on the (Configure NTP Server) link to go to the Network
page. For more information on configuring the NTP server, see Network below.
CAUTION — The time setting must always be current or the ACCsoftware will reject the video stream
from the camera. To ensure that the time is always current you should do one of the following:
lSet up NTP on the DHCPserver used by the ACCsoftware.
lUse a valid public NTP server.
lManually set the correct time in the Time Settings fields.
7. Click Apply to save your settings.
NetworkOn the Network page, you can change how the camera connects to the server network and choose how the
camera keeps time.
1. At the top of the page, select how the camera obtains an IP address:
lObtain an IP address automatically: select this option to connect to the network through an
automatically assigned IP address.
The IP address is obtained from a DHCP server. If it cannot obtain an address, the IP address
will default to addresses in the 169.254.x.x range.
lUse the following IP address: select this option to manually assign a static IP address.
oIP Address: Enter the IP Address you want to use.
oSubnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask you want to use.
oDefault Gateway: Enter the Default Gateway you want to use.
2. Select the Disable setting static IP address through ARP/Ping method check box to disable the
ARP/Ping method of setting an IP address.
3. If the camera supports IPv6, select the Enable IPv6 check box to configure the following settings.
Note: Enabling IPv6 does not disable IPv4 settings.
Network 6

a. Select the Accept Router Advertisements check box if using Stateless Address Auto-
Configuration.
b. From the DHCPv6 State drop-down list, select one of the following:
lAuto: DHCPv6 state is determined by router advertisements (RA).
Note: The Accept Router Advertisements setting must be enabled for this
setting to perform as expected.
lStateful: the camera receives IPaddress, DNS and NTP information from the DHCPv6
server.
lStateless: the camera only receives DNS and NTP information from the DHCPv6 server.
It does not accept an IPaddress from the DHCPv6 server.
lOff: the camera does not communicate with the DHCPv6 server.
c. In the Static IPv6 Addresses field, enter the preferred IPv6 address. Click + for additional
addresses.
To change the prefix length, enter the preferred IPv6 address using Classless Inter-Domain
Routing (CIDR) notation. For example, 2001:db8::1/32 would indicate the address prefix is
32-bits long.
By default, the prefix length is set to /64.
Note: The configured prefix length may not display correctly in the web interface, but
the prefix used by the camera will be the configured length.
d. In the Default Gateway field, enter the Default Gateway you prefer to use. You can only assign
a Default Gateway if RA is disabled.
The IPv6 addresses that can be used to access the camera are listed under the Current IPv6 Addresses area.
4. If you need to customize the hostname, enter it in the Hostname field.
5. In the DNS Lookup area, select how the camera will obtain a Domain Name System (DNS) server
address.
lObtain DNS server address automatically: select this option to automatically find a DNS
server.
lUse the following DNS server addresses: select this option to manually set DNS server
addresses. You can set up to three addresses:
oPreferred DNS server: assign the address of the preferred DNS server in this field.
oAlternate DNS server 1: (optional) assign the address of an alternate DNS server to this
field. In the case that the preferred server is not available, the camera will attempt to
connect to this server.
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oAlternate DNS server 2: (optional) assign the address of another alternate DNS server
to this field. In the case that both the preferred server and the first alternate server are
unavailable, the camera will attempt to connect to this server.
6. In the Control Ports area, you can specify which control ports are used to access the camera. You can
enter any port number between 1 and 65534. The default port numbers are:
lHTTP Port: 80
If you want to limit camera access to secure connections only, clear the Enable HTTP connections check box. HTTP Port access is enabled by default.
lHTTPS Port: 443
lRTSP Port: 554
lRTSP Replay Port: 555
7. In the NTP Server area, indicate if you want the camera to use an NTP server to keep time.
a. Select the NTP source to use for keeping time:
lAlways use Avigilon Control Center NTP Server. Select this option if you want the
camera to keep time through the Avigilon Control Center™ software only.
lAlways use external NTP server. Select this option if you want to use an external NTP
server only. Then configure the NTP server to use.
lUse Avigilon Control Center Server with a failover external NTP. By default, Avigilon
cameras keep time through the Avigilon Control Center software and will use an
external NTP Server when not connected to an ACC server, if one is configured.
b. If you are using an external NTP server, select how the server is configured:
lDHCP.
lManual. Select this option and then enter the server address in the NTP Server field.
8. In the MTU area, set the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) size in bytes. Enter a number between the
available range displayed on the right. You may want to lower the MTU size if your network connection
is slow.
9. In the Ethernet Setting area, set the Speed & Duplex for your network connection. The Auto-
negotiation (default) setting is the preferred setting for most cameras, and will negotiate the optimal
speed and duplex setting for your network connection. If necessary, you can manually select the
speed and duplex setting for your connection.
10. In the Security area, set the Minimum TLS version that the camera should use for encrypting the
communication between camera and server and block older TLS versions that should not be used.
Network 8

lTLS 1.3 is recommended for increased security.
Note: Please verify that this is supported by your VMS before enabling this option.
lTLS 1.2 can be selected if it is required for backwards compatibility.
Note: Some cameras may also have the TLS 1.1 options, which can be selected if it is
required for backwards compatibility.
11. Click Apply to save your settings.
Configuring 802.1x Port-Based Authentication
If your network switch requires 802.1x port-based authentication, you can set up the appropriate camera
credentials so that the video stream is not blocked by the switch.
1. In the left-menu pane, select Network > 802.1x.
2. On the Configure 802.1x Profiles page, select the preferred authentication method. You can configure
multiple profiles. Be aware that you can only enable one profile at a time.
From the EAP Method drop-down list, select one of the following and complete the related fields:
lSelect PEAP for username and password authentication.
oConfiguration Name: give the profile a name.
oEAP Identity: enter the username that will be used to authenticate the camera.
oPassword: enter the password that will be used to authenticate the camera.
lSelect EAP-TLS for certificate authentication.
oConfiguration Name: give the profile a name.
oEAP Identity: enter the username that will be used to authenticate the camera.
oTLS Client Certificates: select the PEM-encoded certificate file to authenticate the
camera.
oPrivate Key: select the PEM-encoded private key file to authenticate the camera.
oPrivate Key Password: if the private key has a password, enter the password here.
oClick Upload Files and the TLS client certificate and private key are uploaded to the
camera. The uploaded files are used to generate a unique certificate to authenticate the
camera. The unique certificate is displayed in the Uploaded Certificate field.
3. Click Save Config to save the authentication profile.
If this is the first profile added to the camera, it is automatically enabled.
Saved configurations are listed under Saved 802.1x Configurations.
Switching 802.1x Authentication ProfilesTo use a different authentication profile, select the saved configuration then click Enable.
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Deleting an 802.1x Authentication ProfileTo delete one of the authentication profiles, select the saved configuration then click Remove.
Configuring SNMP
You can use the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to help manage cameras that are connected
to the network. When SNMP is enabled, camera status information can be sent to an SNMP management
station.
On the SNMP page, you can configure the camera's SNMP settings and choose the status information that is
sent to the management station page. For more details on the status information or traps that will be sent, see
the camera's Management Information Base (MIB) file on the Avigilon website: http://avigilon.com/support-and-downloads.
1. In the left-menu pane, select Network > SNMP.
2. On the SNMP page, select the Enable SNMP check box.
3. From the Version drop-down list, select the preferred SNMP version. Be aware that both versions can
be configured, but only one can be enabled at a time:
lSNMP v2c: Using SNMP v2c, you can make a request to the camera for status information
through an SNMPGet request and receive trap notifications from the camera.
In the SNMP v2c Settings area, select the Enable Traps check box to enable traps from the
camera.
a. Read Community: enter the read community name for the camera. The name is used to
authenticate SNMP traffic. Only SNMP management stations with the same read
community name will receive a response from the camera.
b. Trap Destination IP: enter the IP address of the management station where the traps
will be sent.
In the Available Traps area, select the traps that will be sent:
oTemperature Alert: a trap notification will be sent when the camera temperature
rises above or falls below the supported threshold. A notification will also be sent
when the camera temperature returns to normal.
oCamera Tampering: a trap notification will be sent when the camera's video
analytics detects a sudden scene change.
oEdge Storage Status: a trap notification will be sent when the status of the SD
card changes.
lSNMP v3: Using SNMP v3, you can request status information through an SNMP Get request.
SNMP v3 does not support traps.
SNMP v3 offers greater security by allowing you to set a username and password for the
camera. This camera uses SHA-1 type authentication and AES type encryption.
In the SNMP v3 Settings area, complete the following:
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a. Username: enter the username that the management station must use when sending
the SNMP Get request to the camera.
b. Password: enter the password the management station must use with the chosen
username.
4. Click Apply to save your changes.
IP Filter
On the IP Filter page, you can control which IP addresses are able to connect to your camera.
If enabled, you have the option to limit IPaddresses in 2 ways:
lDeny Access to specific IP addresses or range of addresses.
lAllow Access only to specific IP addresses or range of addresses.
Important: If you choose to filter IP access using the Allow Access option, make sure that you
configure the correct addresses to be allowed or you may be locked out of your camera.
1. In the left menu pane, select Network > IP Filter.
2. Select the Enable IP Filter checkbox to enable IP filtering.
3. At the top of the page, select how the camera should filter IP addresses:
lAllow Access: select this option to only allow access to the specific IP address entries you will
make below. Be sure that you add the correct IPaddress entries or you may be locked out of
your camera.
lDeny Access: select this option to deny access to the specific IPaddress entries you will make
below. This is the default option.
4. Add all the IP Filter Entries that you would like to either deny or allow access:
a. Click + to add an entry to the IP filter list.
b. In the IPv4, IPv6 or CIDR range field that appears, enter the IPv4, IPv6 or CIDR range of
IPaddresses that you would like to filter.
c. Continue to add more entries to the list until you have added all of the necessary IPaddresses
to be filtered.
Tip: You can add up to 256 IP Filter Entries.
5. Click Apply to save your settings.
Note: If you have denied or not allowed access to the IPaddress you are currently using to
connect to your camera, your web interface connection will close after you click Apply.
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Security Settings
For greater network communication security, you can enable compliance with the Federal Information
Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 Level 1 or Level 3 Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules for
server and camera communication.
Note: lFIPS 140-2 Level 1 requires the purchase of a FIPS camera license.
lFIPS 140-2 Level 3 on cameras with an onboard TPM requires the purchase of a FIPS camera
license.
lFIPS 140-2 Level 3 on cameras without an onboard TPM requires the purchase of a CRYPTR
micro card. The CRYPTR card must be inserted into the camera's SD card slot before it can be
enabled.
1. Go to the Security Settings page.
2. In the Encryption Engine drop-down list, select the type of encryption to use:
lOpenSSL is the default option for encryption.
lFIPS 140-2 enables FIPS 140-2 level 1 encryption.
lNXP TPM enables the onboard trusted platform module (TPM) to securely store your
encryption keys. Only cameras that come with the onboard NXP TPM will display this option.
3. ClickApply to save your settings.
Important: Changing this setting on your camera will require your camera to reboot and you
will lose the video stream for that time. Avigilon recommends that you apply this setting
during non-critical operating times.
Compression and Image RateOn the Compression and Image Rate page, you can change the camera’s compression and image quality
settings for sending video over the network. You can change the camera's compression and image quality
settings separately for primary, secondary, and tertiary streams.
Note: If a camera with video analytics or unusual motion detection is physically moved or adjusted,
or if the focus or zoom level is changed, reset the learning progress to provide accurate results. If the
camera's image rate and compression or display settings are updated, the learning progress may
reset automatically.
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To enable easy access and lower bandwidth usage, the web interface only displays video in JPEG format.
The settings on this page only affect the video transmitted to the network video management software.
Avigilon High Definition IP cameras have dual stream capabilities. If the camera’s streaming format is set to
H.264 or H.265, the camera's web interface can still display live video in JPEG format.
Note: The camera may automatically adjust compression quality in order to abide by the bandwidth
cap specified.
1. In the Format drop-down list, select the preferred streaming format for displaying the camera video in
the network video management software.
If you are using the Onboard Storage feature, select H.264 or H.265. For more information, see
Enabling Onboard Storage on page20.
2. In the Max Image Rate field, enter how many images per second you want the camera to stream over
the network.
3. In the Max Quality drop-down list, select the desired image quality level.
Image quality setting of 1 will produce the highest quality video and require the most bandwidth.
4. In the Max Bitrate field, enter the maximum bandwidth the camera can use.
5. In the Primary Resolution drop-down list, select the preferred image resolution.
6. In the Min Keyframe Interval field, enter the number of frames between each keyframe.
7. Click Apply to save your changes.
Enabling HDSMSmartCodec™ Technology Settings
HDSMSmartCodec technology operates by separating foreground objects and background areas, then
reduces bandwidth by increasing compression to the background areas. In this way, maximum quality is
retained for subjects of interest while reducing bandwidth for unchanging backgrounds.
Important: Adjusting the stream settings with HDSM enabled and connected to Avigilon Control
Center (ACC) or Avigilon Unity Video (AUV) may cause undesired behavior in camera operation and
missing recordings. Camera stream settings should only be configured in ACC or AUV.
Once enabled, the camera will automatically switch to idle scene mode settings when there are no motion
events detected. A motion event is when the camera detects pixel motion in the scene. For more information,
see Motion Detection on page15.
The camera uses pixel change motion to detect foreground objects and therefore uses the standard Motion
Detection sensitivity settings of the camera.
Note: Additionally, advanced settings can also be updated on the HDSMSmartCodec Advanced
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Settings page. For more information, see HDSMSmartCodec Technology Advanced Settings on the
next page.
1. Select the Enable check box to enable the HDSMSmartCodec features.
2. In the Min Image Rate field, enter how many images per second you want the camera to stream when
there is no motion in the scene.
3. In the Idle Keyframe interval field, enter the number of frames between each keyframe (between 1
and 254) when there is no motion in the scene.
4. In the Bandwidth Reduction drop-down list, select one of the options:
lLowlMedium (recommended)
lHighlCustom5. Click Apply to save your changes.
Viewing the RTSP Stream URI
On the Compression and Image Rate page, you can also generate the camera’s real time streaming protocol
(RTSP) address. The RTSP Stream URI allows you to watch the camera’s live video stream from any
application that supports viewing RTSP streams, including many video players.
Note: You can only generate the RTSP stream address in the camera web interface.
1. If the Generate RTSP Stream URI button is not available, the RTSP stream URI is auto-generated.
In the RTSP Stream URI area, the auto-generated URIs are displayed:
lUnicast — select this option if you only plan to view the video stream from one video player at a
time.
lMulticast — select this option if you plan to view the video from more than one video player
simultaneously.
To view the RTSP stream:
a. Copy and paste the generated address into your video player. DO NOT open the live
video stream yet.
b. Add your username and password to the beginning of the address in this format:
rtsp://<username>:<password>@<generated RTSP Stream URI>/
For example:
rtsp://admin:[email protected]/defaultPrimary?streamType=u
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c. Open the live video stream.
2. To watch the camera’s live video stream from an external video player, click Generate RTSP Stream URI.
The generated address is displayed at the bottom of the RTSP Stream URI area.
Accessing the Still Image URI
On the Compression and Image Rate page, you can access the last still image frame that the camera
recorded.
lTo access the still image, click the URI link in the Still Image URI area.
The last recorded frame of video from the camera’s secondary stream is displayed. You can choose to save
or print the image directly from the browser.
HDSMSmartCodec Technology Advanced Settings
On the HDSMSmartCodec Technology Advanced Settings page you can select settings for both motion and
idle scenes. Other HDSMSmartCodec technology settings can be selected under HDSMSmartCodec
technology Settings on the Compression and Image Rate page. For more information, see Enabling HDSMSmartCodec™ Technology Settings on page13.
1. In the left-menu pane, select Compression and Image Rate > Advanced.
2. In the Background Quality field in the On Motion section, enter the compression quality for the
background (between the default of 6 and the lowest setting of 20).
3. In the Post-motion delay field in the On Idle Scenes section, enter the delay (in seconds) after motion
has ended before the camera drops into idle scene settings (between 5 and 60).
4. In the Image Rate field in the On Idle Scenes section, enter the encoding frame rate (images per
second) when there is no motion in the scene.
5. In the Quality field in the On Idle Scenes section, enter the compression quality when there is no
motion in the scene (between 6 and 20).
6. In the Max Bitrate field in the On Idle Scenes section, enter the maximum number of kilobytes per
second when there is no motion in the scene.
7. In the Keyframe Interval field in the On Idle Scenes section, enter the number of frames between
each keyframe when there is no motion in the scene (between 1 and 254 frames).
8. Click Apply to save your changes.
Motion DetectionOn the Motion Detection page, you can define the green motion detection areas in the camera’s field of view.
Motion detection is ignored in areas not highlighted in green.
To help you define motion sensitivity and threshold, motion is highlighted in red in the image panel.
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Note: This motion detection setting configures pixel change detection in the camera's field of view. If
you are configuring an Avigilon video analytics camera, you will need to configure the detailed
analytics motion detection and other video analytics features through the Avigilon Control Center
Client software. For more information, see the Avigilon Control Center Client User Guide.
1. Define the motion detection area.
The entire field of view is highlighted for motion detection by default. To define the motion detection
area, use any of the following tools:
lClick Clear All to remove all motion detection areas on the video image.
lClick Set All to set the motion detection area to span the entire video image.
lTo set a specific motion detection area, click Select Area then click and drag anywhere on the
video image.
lTo clear a specific motion detection area, click Clear Area then click and drag over any motion
detection area.
lUse the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons to locate specific areas in the video image.
2. In the Sensitivity field, enter a percentage number to define how much each pixel must change before
it is considered in motion.
The higher the sensitivity, the smaller the amount of pixel change is required before motion is
detected.
3. In the Threshold field, enter a percentage number to define how many pixels must change before the
image is considered to have motion.
The higher the threshold, the higher the number of pixels must change before the image is considered
to have motion.
4. If the camera is connected to a third-party video management system (VMS), check the Enable Onvif MotionAlarm Event check box.
Once enabled, the H.264 camera can send motion alarm information to the VMS according to the
appropriate ONVIF protocol.
5. Click Apply to save your changes.
Tamper DetectionOn the Tamper Detection page, you can set how sensitive the camera is to tampering.
To set the options for tampering:
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