Infinova V1771N series User manual

V1771N series
Megapixel Network PTZ Dome
Operation Manual
This manual mainly addresses the operation and programming of Infinova V1771N series 1.3 Megapixel IP
domes.

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FCC Warning
The V1771N series Megapixel network PTZ Domes comply with the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
zThis device will not cause harmful interference.
zThis device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
The V1771N series Megapixel network PTZ Domes have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to the FCC rules. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.

Read this manual carefully before installation. This manual should be saved for future use.
Important Safety Instructions and Warnings:
zElectronic devices must be kept away from water, fire or high magnetic radiation.
zClean with a dry cloth.
zProvide adequate ventilation.
zUnplug the power supply when the device is not to be used for an extended period of time.
zOnly use components and parts recommended by manufacturer.
zPosition power source and related wires to assure to be kept away from ground and entrance.
zRefer to qualified personnel for all service matters.
zSave product packaging to ensure availability of proper shipping containers for future transportation.
Indicates that the un-insulated components within the product may carry a voltage harmful to humans.
Indicates operations that should be conducted in strict compliance with instructions and guidelines contained in this manual.
Warning: To avoid risk of fire and electric shock, keep the product away from rain and moisture!

Table of Contents
Chapter I System Introduction.....................................................1
1.1 Product Description .................................................... 1
1.2 Product Features ......................................................... 1
1.3 Product Model ............................................................ 1
1.4 Product Specifications ................................................ 1
1.5 Notice ......................................................................... 2
Chapter II IE Browser Setting......................................................2
2.1 Software Installation................................................... 2
2.2 Set IE Browser............................................................ 3
Chapter III Basic Function Operation.........................................4
3.1 Login .......................................................................... 4
3.2 System Information .................................................... 5
3.3 Account Settings......................................................... 5
3.4 Network Settings ........................................................ 6
3.4.1 MAC address....................................................... 6
3.4.2 IPv4 setting.......................................................... 6
3.4.3 FTP settings......................................................... 6
3.4.4 SMTP Settings..................................................... 7
3.5 Time Settings .............................................................. 7
3.6 Alarm settings............................................................. 7
3.7 PTZ Settings ............................................................... 7
3.8 System Log................................................................. 8
3.9 Optimize settings ........................................................ 8
3.10 SD Card .................................................................... 8
3.11 Recording Settings.................................................... 8
3.11.1 Recording Control ............................................. 8
3.11.2 Recording Replay .............................................. 9
3.12 Advanced Settings .................................................. 10
3.12.1 Software Update.............................................. 10
3.12.2 Factory Settings................................................11
3.12.3 Online Reboot...................................................11
Chapter IV MPEG4 Video and Alarm Settings.........................12
4.1 Video Size................................................................. 12
4.2 Player........................................................................ 12
4.3 Stream Type.............................................................. 12
4.4 Motion Detection...................................................... 12
4.5 Privacy mask ............................ 错误！未定义书签。
4.6 Color Setting............................. 错误！未定义书签。
4.7 OSD Settings ............................................................ 12
4.8 Qos Setting ............................................................... 13
4.9 Resolution Settings................................................... 13
4.10 I/P Rate ................................................................... 13
4.11 Frame Rate.............................................................. 13
4.12 Bit Rate................................................................... 14
4.13 Audio ...................................................................... 14
4.14 Snapshot ................................................................. 14
Chapter V MJPEG Video Setting...............................................15
5.1 Resolution................................................................. 15
5.2 Image Quality ........................................................... 15
5.3 Frame Rate................................................................ 15
5.4 Snapshot ................................................................... 16
Chapter VI Menu Settings..........................................................16
Chapter VII Camera Control.....................................................18
7.1 Lens Direction Control ............................................. 18
7.2 Lens Function Setting............................................... 18
7.3 Camera Control Function ......................................... 19
7.3.1 Speed Adjustment.............................................. 19
7.3.2 Setting Preset and Calling up Preset.................. 19
7.3.3 Setting Pattern and Calling up Pattern............... 19
7.3.4 Setting Autopan and Calling up Autopan .......... 19
7.3.5 Calling up Autoscan .......................................... 19
7.3.6 Lens Flip 180° ................................................... 19
Appendix I Magnetic Ring Filter Instruction ...........................20
Appendix II Questions & Solutions............................................21

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Chapter I System Introduction
1.1 Product Description
Infinova's V1771N series 1.3 megapixel dome camera, leading in
the industry, features high-definition IP video signals output.
Infinova's V1771N series 1.3 megapixel dome camera provides the
ability to view and control MPEG-4/MJPEG dual encoding video.
With GUI (graphic user interface) design, Infinova's V1771N series
1.3 megapixel high-definition dome facilitates setup and operation
via web interface by using mouse. Powerful network management
enables users to monitor the internal temperature, voltage and fan
status at any time, which greatly enhances the stability of dome.
The built-in clock module helps to make scheduled settings such as
timing events, calling presets at regular time and so on. It also
features remote upgrade.
Infinova's megapixel dome provides outstanding AI (artificial
intelligence) functions such as protocol self-adaption, lens
self-adaption, presets, patterns, autopans and tours.
1.2 Product Features
y1.3-megapixel 1/3” progressive scan CCD
y18X optical zoom, 12X digital zoom
yMPEG-4/ MJPEG, dual stream encoding
yIP video output: 1280*960P@20 fps, 1280*720P@30 fps
yBi-directional audio (optional)
yAlarm function (optional)
yRemote PTZ Control via RS-485 (optional) or network
yWeb Graphic User Interface (GUI) and dome menu
yInfinova, Pelco-P/D protocol self-adaptable
yPreset/AutoPan/Pattern/Autoscan/Tour
ySuper Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), illumination ratio up to
128X
yPrivacy zone masking function
yMotion detection function
yDigital image flip
yTemperature, voltage, fan running status surveillance
yTCP/IP, HTTP, ICMP, PPPoE, DHCP, UDP, DNS, DDNS, SMTP,
RTP, RTSP, SNMP, ARP and other network protocols supported
yRemote upgrade via network
y360 continuous Pan travel, auto flip vertically
ySmooth movement, high sensitivity, low noise
yMultiple mounting way for high adaptability
y24VAC power supply
1.3 Product Model
This installation manual suits for Infinova product:
V1771N-18M2N1B6 1.3 Megapixels PTZ Dome, 18X, indoor,
bracket, clear bubble, 24VAC
V1771N-18M2U1B6 1.3 Megapixels PTZ Dome, 18X, outdoor,
bracket, clear bubble, 24VAC
1.4 Product Specifications
Lens
Optical zoom: 18X
Digital zoom: 12X
Aperture / Focal Length: F 1.6~F2.8, f=4.7~84.6mm
Angle of View: 55.2° (Wide)/3.2° (Tele)
Minimum Focal Range: 0.01m (Wide) ~1m (Tele)
Operation
Programmable Presets: 254
Programmable Patterns: 4
Programmable Autopans: 4
Programmable Areas: 16
Tour: 6
Home Position: Yes
Image Mirror: Yes
Autoscan: Yes
WDR: Yes
FNR: Yes
Menu Language: English
Protocols: INFINOVA,PELCO-P/D
self-adaptable
Number of Address: 1~254
Baud Rate 2400/4800/9600bps
Video
Image Sensor: 6mm Dia. (1/3") CCD
Scanning System: Progressive scan
Video compression: MPEG-4 SP/ MJPEG
Dual stream encoding: Yes
Resolution: 1.3M (1280*960) @ MPEG-4
Frame Rate (maximum): 20 fps @1280*960,
30fps @1280*720
Horizontal: 800TVL (1280*960)
600TVL (1280*720);
Min Sensitivity:
IR-cut ON (1/30s): 1.8 Lux @ F1.6 (50IRE)
IR-cut OFF (1/4s): 0.02 Lux @ F1.6 (50IRE)
Video output: 1 Ethernet port (RJ45, 10M/100M
self-adaptive)
IP Specification
Network protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, ICMP, PPPoE, DHCP,
UDP, DNS, DDNS, SMTP, RTP, RTSP,
SNMP, ARP and other protocols
Web Server: Yes
Alarm (optional): 2 alarm input, 1 relay output
Motion Detection Function: Yes
Privacy zone masking: Yes
Remote update: Yes
Audio (optional)
Audio compression: G.711 PCM 8kbit/s
Ports:
1 input (Linear level, Resistance: 1kΩ)
1 output (Linear level, Resistance: 600Ω)
Synchronization
Internal: Built-in sync generator
Line-locked: Remote V-phase adjustment
Mechanical
Manual Pan Speed: 0.08°~200° per second
Manual Tilt Speed: 0.2°~100° per second
Max. Preset Speed: 400° per second
Pan Travel: 360° continuous
Tilt Travel: 0°～90°

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Preset Accuracy: ±0.1°
Motor: Stepping motor
Electrical
Input Voltage: 24VAC
Power Surge Protection: Yes
Environmental
Operating Temperature: -4°F~122°F (-20 ~50 )℃℃
-40°F~140°F (-40 ~60 )℃℃
(w/ heater)
Operating Humidity: 0~90%RH (non-condensing)
Mounting: Bracket
Other
Unit Dimension (H×D): 287mm×Ф218mm(Indoor)
287mm×Ф240mm (Outdoor)
Box Dimension (L×W×H): 485mm×280mm×300mm
Unit Weight:
Indoor: 3.2Kg (Bracket), 2.8Kg (Ceiling)
Outdoor: 3.8Kg (Bracket), 3.4Kg (Ceiling)
Shipping Weight:
Indoor: 4.8Kg (Bracket), 4.3Kg (Ceiling)
Outdoor: 5.4Kg (Bracket), 5.0Kg (Ceiling)
1.5 Notice
1. Re-power the IP dome 10 seconds after it powers off.
2. Refer to the descriptions above for details on the interface control
when logging in as a common user.
3. Firstly perform Network Settings setting after login. Gateway IP
address should be set as the gateway connected to the super
domes.
4. IP address is not allowed to conflict with other devices’ IP
address, otherwise the images couldn’t be viewed.
5. No need to restart the system after performing network settings.
Chapter II IE Browser Setting
zSupport IE browser version: Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater;
zBefore attempting to view the image, make sure the system have
Directx 9.0c or greater image viewer software.
zInstall Quicktime.
2.1 Software Installation
1. Equipment Connection
zConnection order: Firstly connect the network cables; then
connect the video (only used for servers)
zNote: Check if the connection is tight or not before power-on.
After turning on the power, the system will carry out self-checking
which takes about 30 seconds.
2. Installation Procedures
The installation procedures of V1771N series Megapixel network
PTZ Domes Image software are listed as follows:
(1) Download OCX
First, user has to log in with the Infinova super ID and password
(For more information, please refer to Chapter 3.1 Login). After
successfully logging in, you will be informed that the browsing
OCX is needed, which is pictured as below:
Figure 2-1 OCX Installation
(2) Install OCX
According to the installation information, click “OK” button, then
the system will automatically install OCX. Real-time video is
displayed on the screen as follows after installation.
Figure 2-2 Download OCX

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If the installation above fails, move forward according to the
following steps to continue:
(3) Install DirectX End-User Runtime (Directx 9.0c) version 9.0c
or above, which can be downloaded at
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=0A9B
6820-BFBB-4799-9908-D418CDEAC197&displaylang=en
(4) Install Microsoft NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable
Package, which can be downloaded at
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=262d
25e3-f589-4842-8157-034d1e7cf3a3&displaylang=en
Both of the two softwares above are in English and free of charge.
As for the Chinese version, available link is provided on the same
page.
Note: The steps mentioned above are not in sequence. Please try
step 1 and 2 first, and if it fails, you can proceed with step 3 or 4.
The preparation of IE image browsing comes to and end.
2.2 Set IE Browser
You can watch the images and relative interfaces that caught by
camera over IE browser or a kind of special software V2216, based
on the applicable network to browse and control the video image. If
the installation of OCX is done, the user also has to set the security
property of Internet browser.
(1) As shown in the following figure, kick the “Tool” in the menu
bar, and ten click the pop-up Internet option.
Figure 2-3
(2) Select “Security” in the pop-up Internet options, as shown in
the following figure:
Figure 2-4
(3) Click “Custom Level” to pop up the following interface in
Figure 2-5:
Figure 2-5
(4) Enable or Prompt the option of “Download unsigned ActiveX
controls”.
(5) Select “low” in the “Reset custom settings”.

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Chapter III Basic Function Operation
This chapter mainly introduces the settings and operation of
V1771N series Megapixel network PTZ Domes.
3.1 Login
Please open IE browser after it powers on for about 50 seconds and
enter http://192.168.1.100/ (the default IP address) in the IP address
for example.
Note: The language of webpage will be different based on operating system.
That is, the interface is in English to English operating system and in
Chinese to Chinese operating system. We introduce the English interface in
this manual. The login dialog box displays as below:
Figure 3-1. User Login
If this is the first time to run the software, you should enter the
default super username and password. There are two default IDs for
selection:(1)INFINOVA (password: INFINOVA); (2) Administrator
(password: Infinova). Click ‘Login’ button to log on. If the
username or password is not correct, the system will return to the
above dialog box.
Click ‘Reset’ to clear the old username and password, and then
enter the new username and password.
(1) If login as the super user, the following interface will display:
Figure 3-2. Super User Interface after Login
(2) If login as the common user, the following interface will
display:
Figure 3-3. Common User Interface after Login
After login successfully, you can click “MJPEG” button to enter
real-time video interface under MJPEG format as shown in figure
3-4.
Note: The default of resolution under MJPEG is set as closed.
Change the setting then you can view live video.
Figure 3-4. MJPEG interface
User can enter system setting interface by click the button
“Settings” above the video image.
System setting interfaces of super and common user are shown as
follows:
Figure 3-5. Setting Interface for Super User

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Figure 3-6. Setting Interface for Common User
In the “settings” interface, Super user can perform the following
functions:
ySystem information view
yAccount settings (add/delete user, change password)
yNetwork settings (including IPv4 network setting, SMTP settings,
FTP settings)
yTime-zone and time synchronization settings,
yAlarm setting
yPTZ setting (device address/protocol/ baud rate setting),
ySystem log view
yOptimize setting
ySD card management
yRecording settings
yAdvanced setting (including Software update, Factory settings
and Reboot)
Common user only can view system information, change his own
password, system log and recording replay.
Note: The following descriptions are used for the super
user.
3.2 System Information
The initial interface of System Settings displays related system
information. You can get to know most of system information from
this interface such as: basic information of system, network setting,
NTP setting, video parameter setting, alarm setting, MPEG4 video
settings, MJPEG video settings etc.
3.3 Account Settings
After logging on as a super user, click the button.
When the button turns to be high light, the following account
information will display:
Figure 3-7. Account Setting
1. Add Users
Note: support a maximum of 8 accounts. stands for super user,
while stands for common user.
(1) Click “ ”, enter the interface of “Add a User”.
Figure 3-8. Add User
(2) Enter the desired User Name and Password (Special
characters are not allowed to appear in User Name or
Password, and number of password characters can be from
8-20, number of user name can be from 1-30.)
(3) Click “OK” button. If the setting is successful, the new user
name will appear in the following account list. Take adding
“1” as the new user for example.
Figure 3-9 Add User
(4) If the user exists, the following interface will display:
Figure 3-10
Click “OK” button, the image will be back to Figure 3-9.
If the 9th user is to be added, the following box will pop up:
Figure 3-11
2. Delete Users
Note: Only super user can delete common user, plus super user
cannot delete other super user.

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Click button behind the common user you want to delete in
the account list, then the following figure will display:
Figure 3-12
Click “OK” button, the selected user would be deleted and the
account list would be automatically updated.
3. User Password Change
Click button in the account list, the dialog box of Edit User
Information will pop up:
Figure 3-13
Input the old password, enter your desired new password for twice
and then click “OK” button, the following picture will appear:
Figure 3-14
Important notes:
1) Super user’s password can only be edited by himself.
2) Common user’s password can be edited by both super user and
himself.
For the sake of safety, please change the password as soon as
possible.
3.4 Network Settings
Click button in the navigation bar, the following
interface concerning network parameter would display:
Figure 3-15
3.4.1 MAC address
MAC Address: display MAC address of the device.
3.4.2 IPv4 setting
Users can set IP address, subnet mask and gateway of Ipv4.
Address Type: display the way of IP address distribution: manually
configured or DHCP dynamic distributed. If “manually configured”
is selected, relevant settings can be set in the following fields.
Unit IP address: used to set the IP address of V1771N IP dome.
Subnet mask: used to set subnet mask of V1771N IP dome.
Gateway IP address: used to set the gateway address of V1771N
IP dome.
When all settings are finished, click “Set” button. The following
interface will appear:
Figure 3-16
Click “OK” button, the system will skip to login interface
automatically.
Note: The IPv6 setting is reserved.
3.4.3 FTP settings
V1771N series dome has the function of alarm associated with FTP
upload.
Configure server IP, user name and password in the FTP settings

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and enable FTP alarm in alarm settings, then alarm associate with
FTP upload can be achieved.
3.4.4 SMTP Settings
zServer IP: Set mail server address.
zFrom: Set sender’s mail address.
zTo: Mail address of recipient.
zCC: Mail address of the person copy to.
zAuthentication: Enable or disable authentication function. This
function should be set according to authentication requirements
of mail server.
zUser name: Sender’s name, it can be set according user’s needs.
zPassword: Set sender’s password.
zNote: there is no limit for Sender’s name and password settings.
After setting completes, click “Set” button to take effect.
If user selects “mail” in “Alarm Settings” interface, system will
send mail according to SMTP settings.
3.5 Time Settings
Click button in the navigation bar to display the
following Time Zone Settings interface:
Figure 3-17
Time zone: Select the desired time zone in the scroll box, and then
click “Set” to save it.
There are 26 time zones for selection:
GMT-12:00~GMT~GMT+13:00, and the default setting is GMT
Greenwich Mean Time.
For Daylight Saving Time enable region, please tick “Automatically
adjust clock for daylight saving changes”.
Synchronize with computer time: used to check whether the time
of system is the same as that of local PC. Click “Set” to adjust.
Synchronize with NTP server: whether to select NTP server or not.
Select “NTP” to enable NTP server, or otherwise disable NTP
server.
If NTP server is selected, you can input NTP server address into IP
bar. Click “Set” to finish. If so, the system will adjust time with
NTP server automatically.
3.6 Alarm settings
Click button in the navigation bar to display the
following Alarm Settings interface:
Figure 3-18
I /O In: Settable 2-channel alarm input In1/In2.
Each alarm input has 2 modes
(1) Grounded Circuit
(2) Open Circuit
Recommended: Grounded Circuit
Alarm out Contact: used to set sending way of alarm.
Local Contact: unable to send alarm through net, only local
alarm output. Default: Local Contact.
Net Contact: send alarm via net.
Note: This function needs to be supported by digital video
surveillance management software like V2216. If Net Contact is
selected, user has to set Alarm Server IP the same as the IP address
of V2216-CMS server. After setting finished, user can remotely
control the relay via V2216 software. For detailed information,
please refer to V2216 manual.
Alarm Server IP: used to set the IP address of alarm server when
NET contact is selected. If alarm occurs, it will inform the alarm
server.
Users can set alarm handling ways for alarm input or motion
detection alarm, like sending Mail, FTP upload, audible alarm, SD
storage (trigger recording), Relay output (1 channel). After setting
completes, click “Set” button to take effect.
3.7 PTZ Settings
Click button in the navigation bar to display the
PTZ Setting box:
Figure 3-19 PTZ Interface

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Camera Address: set the address of V1771N series Megapixel
network PTZ Domes.
Baud rate: set the communication baud rate, the default value is
2400 bps.
Protocol: select the corresponding protocol of camera. The built-in
service software in this IP dome supports Pelco-P, Pelco-D and
Infinova.
3.8 System Log
Click button on the navigation bar to enter the
system log interface shown as below:
Figure 3-20
It can display 30 logs on a page. User can turn over the page by
clicking the below arrows or skip to the designated page by clicking
“Goto”. Click “Delete logs”, a prompt will come out. Then, click
“Yes” to clear logs.
3.9 Optimize settings
Click button, and then comes out the Optimize
Settings interface:
Figure 3-21
If you select “QuickTime” as the player, you’d better set Optimize
Video to “Optimize For QuickTime”. If you select “Infinova
player” as the player, you’d better set Optimize Video to “Optimize
For infinova”.
Note: Only the super user can set this option.
3.10 SD Card
Click button to enter the interface shown below:
Figure 3-22
User can view the total size and the free space of the SD card, and
format the card.
If you want to pull out the SD card when the SD card is working,
please click the button “Safe pull out SD card” and the prompt will
display as below:
Figure 3-23
3.11 Recording Settings
Click button to manage recording control and
recording replay.
3.11.1 Recording Control
Figure 3-24 Recording Control
Recording storage mode: circle mode or stop mode selectable.
Circle mode means if SD card has no free space, the latest
recording will automatically replace the earlier recording. For Stop
mode, if SD card has no free space, the camera will automatically
stop recording.
Manual Recording Control: start or stop manual recording.
Automatic recording when network anomaly: Enable or disable
automatic recording when network anomaly function.

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3.11.2 Recording Replay
Record Type
Icon & Play
Speed
Video
Record
Distribution
Replay
Progress
Search
Condition
Replay
Control
Video replay
window
Figure 3-25 Replay Window
The Player consists of six parts: Video Replay Window, Search
Condition, Replay progress, Video record distribution, Replay
Control and Record Type Icon & Play Speed.
Note: Before video replay, user needs to search and select replay
file.
Search Record File
For local and network video replay, the record files can be found by
defining the time section.
Local Search:
For local search, user can define time section at search condition
section, with VOD unselected, as shown in Figure 3-26.
Figure 3-26 Local Search
If there is file that fit the condition, green, orange and/or red boxes
will be displayed on the video record distribution section, as shown
in Figure 3-27.
Figure 3-27 Local Video Record Distribution
Remote Search:
For remote record file search, user can define time section at search
condition section, with VOD selected, as shown in Figure 3-28.
Figure 3-28 VOD Search
If there is file that fit the condition, green, orange and/or red boxes
will be displayed on the video record distribution section, as shown
in Figure 3-27.
Note: The Video Record Distribution section displays the video
record files in a month. For example, if date for search is set to
“2009-11-17”, the Video Record Distribution section will display
all the record files of this camera in November 2009. In the Video
Record Distribution table, the green box indicates auto record file,
orange box indicates manual record file and red box indicates alarm
record file. And the flashing white box indicates the time set in the
search condition section. During record file replay process, the
white box will move as the time passes, for time indication purpose.
Record Playback:
There are two methods for record playback.
Method One: Playback record by selecting record file from search
result. Select a video play window, and then double clicks on the
green, orange or red box to play video.
Method Two: Define specific time at Search Condition section,
search the file at that time and then play the file. If there is video
recorded at that time (If there is file recorded at the time, the Replay
Progress table will display green, orange or red bar), press the
button on replay control bar to play video.
During record playback process, the time scale of play progress can
be defined by mouse dragging.
Record Playback is shown in figure below:
Figure 3-29 Record Playback
Playback Control:
During record playback, user can perform snapshot, frame
backward/ forward and download manager, as shown in Figure 3-30.
When the record file playback is finished, the video window will
restore initial state.

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Snapshot
Frame
Forward
Frame
Backward
Play
Download
Manager
Figure 3-30 Playback Control
Snapshot: Snapshot the image during record playback. Click
button to take photo. If the image is snapshot, the prompt below
will come out.
Figure 3-31
Frame Backward/Forward: To perform frame backward or
forward play during record playback. All the movement of the
motion objects can be seen clearer under this operation.
Download Manager: The Download Manager can download
remote record files and convert local files to AVI format. Click
button on replay control bar to activate Download Manager.
Remote Record Download: Define storage path for file download,
select camera, define time range, and then click “Download” button
to download remote record file, as shown in Figure 3-32.
Figure 3-32
To cancel file download, select the record file and then press
“Cancel” button. User can also select several files and then cancel
download process.
Local File Conversion to AVI:
Define storage path for converted file, select camera, define time
range, and then press “Convert” to convert local record file to AVI
format, as shown in Figure 3-33.
Figure 3-33 Convert to AVI Format
Note: The AVI conversion operation is for local record file only. For
conversion of remote record file, the file must be downloaded to
local before the conversion.
3.12 Advanced Settings
V1771N series provides a series of advanced functions, such as Software
Update, Factory Settings and Online Reboot.
Click button to enter the interface shown below:
Figure 3-34
3.12.1 Software Update
Free software update is provided for V1771N series Megapixel
network PTZ Domes, and this update service can reduce system
maintenance budget. You can download the latest software from the
Internet.
Click “Browse” button above, then select program update in the
pop-up dialog box. After that, click “Upload” button, the system
begins to update.

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If update successfully, the following information will appear on the
current interface:
Figure 3-35
If the type of updating file is wrong, the following information will
come out:
Figure 3-36
At this time, re-check the updating file and camera system, or
otherwise choose other program to update.
Note: After update successfully, it needs to restart the system.
3.12.2 Factory Settings
Click “Set” button, the following hint would display:
Figure 3-37
Click “OK”, system starts to reset to the factory default. It takes
about 15 seconds to undertake this process, when finishing, the
figure below would appear:
Figure 3-38
Click “OK” button to close the webpage.
Note: When factory setting is finished, IP address resumes to
192.168.1.100, while subnet code resumes to 255.255.255.0.
3.12.3 Online Reboot
Click “Reboot”, the system will be automatically re-started. And
after 80 seconds the webpage closes.

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Chapter IV MPEG4 Video and Alarm Settings
When login successfully, the interface will be”MPEG4” (as shown
in figure 3-2 or 3-3).
It can switch to full-screen mode by double clicking the video
window, and exit full-screen mode by double clicking again.
A serial buttons on the left help you to set concerning parameters
such as video setting, motion detection, OSD, audio, stream type,
player and so on.
The system supports dual encoding stream, and it can set video
parameters under Major stream and Minor stream separately. Below,
take the video settings under Major stream as an example.
Common user is just able to set the four items: video size, stream
type, audio and player.
You can hide the menu by using the shortcut button .When the
menu is hidden, you can click to show the menu.
4.1 Video Size
If Resolution is set to 960P or 720P, user can set appropriate video
size in “Video Size” interface. The following figure is the interface
when Resolution is set to 960P.
Figure 4-1
1X: display the original video size.
Scaled 960: video size is 720*540.
4.2 Player
Click “Player” button, and Player setting interface will be shown as
follows:
Figure 4-2
Users can select player to play video:
Infinova Player: Choose Infinova player to play video.
QuickTime: Choose QuickTime Player to play video.
Note: Available merely for the super user.
4.3 Stream Type
Click “Stream Type” button, and Stream Type interface will be
shown as follows:
Figure 4-3
There are two options: Major stream and Minor stream. The
settings to each stream are separate.
4.4 Motion Detection
Click 【Motion Detection 】button to display the following
interface regarding motion detection sensitivity:
Figure 4-4
Sensitivity: set the sensitivity, the value is between 1 and 30.
Recommended setting: 15
Motion detection area 1-4: Two coordinates determine an area.
The line between those two points is the diagonal of detection area.
Each point extends along 2 lines perpendicular to the X-axis and
Y-axis, and the rectangle formed by those 4 crossed lines is the
motion detection area.
If there is any motion detection alarm in the preset area, the alarm
icon on the webpage will turn red . If it’s normal, the icon is
grey .
[ON ]: Open motion detection alarm.
[OFF]: Close motion detection alarm.
Note: If the motion detection alarm is on, you need to wait about 5
seconds for motion detection alarm checking.
4.5 OSD Settings
Click “OSD” button in the navigation bar to display the following
interface:

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Figure 4-5
OSD settings include: Text OSD, Date OSD and Time OSD.
Text OSD:
It is used to set the contents of text, its position where to display
and display status.
zText: the contents of the title. Display no more than 30
characters.
zX Axis &Y Axis: the title Axis location. Both X Axis and Y Axis
can be any of a whole number from 0 to 99.
Click “Display” to enable text display.
Date OSD:
It is used to set date format, its display position and display status.
Time OSD:
It is used to set time display position and display status.
After all settings finished, click “Set” button. If display enabled, then the
setting will appear on the screen at designated location.
4.6 Qos Setting
Click “QoS” button, and network Qos setting interface will be
shown as follows:
Figure 4-6
There are 4 network Qos modes to be selected:
(1) Normal Service
(2) Max Reliability
(3) Max Throughput
(4) Min Delay
Select the desired setting, and then click “Set” button to save the
configured parameters.
Recommended: Normal Service.
Note: Available only for super user. Plus the revision comes into
valid only after reboot.
4.7 Resolution Settings
Click the “Resolution” button in the navigation bar to display the
graphic mode interface:
Figure 4-7
There are three modes available: 960P, 720P and closed.
Click “Set” after finishing the corresponding settings.
Note: If you set “Minor Stream” in the “Stream Type” interface,
there will be different options in “Resolution” interface.
4.8 I/P Rate
Click “I/P Rate” button in the navigation bar to display the
following interface.
Figure 4-8
I/P rate means the ratio of I frame to P frame in compressed video
images. Different I/P bit rates could be selected according to
different system configurations. The higher bit rate (data
transmission speed) is, the faster data transmitting will be. Select
the corresponding value and click “Set” to confirm.
Recommended setting: 15.
The adjustable bit rates include: 2, 4, 8, 15, 20, 25 and 30.
4.9 Frame Rate
Click the “Frame Rate” button in the navigation bar to display the
Frame Rate interface:

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Figure 4-9
Frame Rate, means the number of compressed frames produced by
V1771N-M IP PTZ Dome per second.
The bigger the number of frame is, the better the image continuity
will be, but the CPU performance is lowered.
The smaller the number of frame is, the worse the image continuity
will be, but the CPU could handle more events.
Click “Set” after finishing the corresponding settings.
Recommended setting: NTSC: 30; PAL: 25
4.10 Bit Rate
Click the “Bit Rate” button in the navigation bar to display the
following interface:
Figure 4-10
When the setting goes with fixed bit rate, then the image is
transmitted under a fixed bandwidth.
The optional values include: 1M, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M, 6M, and 7M.
Note: the above instruction is for stream type as “Major Stream”. If
setting as “Minor Stream”, the options of bite rate will be different.
4.11 Audio
Click “Audio” button, and Audio setting interface will be shown as
follows:
Figure 4-11
V1771N series IP dome can offer bi-directional voice function.
In: indicates sound comes from the PC and then is outputted from
the front-end camera. If you want to obtain audio input function,
select “on” in the scroll field of In and click “Set” to save it.
Out: indicates sound comes from the camera audio port, then
outputted from the PC. If you want to obtain audio output function,
select “on” in the scroll field of Out and click “Set” to save it.
Audio Sample Rate: 8K/44K optional. At present, for Infinova
Player, 8K and 44K are available; for QuickTime Player, only 8K
is available.
Take setting for Infinova player as example:
1. Connect an input device like a microphone to V1771N-M and
connect an output device like a sound box to PC. Open DM355 IP
dome web page and set “out” to “on”, the sound will be sent from
site to console. Real-time surveillance will be performed.
2. Connect an output device like a sound box to V1771N-M and
connect an input device like a microphone to PC. Open DM355 IP
dome web page and set “in” to “on”, the sound will be sent from
console to site. Real-time surveillance will be performed.
Note: When QuickTime Player activated, sample rate set to 8K
along with both In and Out set to off, audio output is available
automatically.
4.12 Snapshot
Click “Snapshot” button in the navigation bar to display the
following interface:
Figure 4-12
Pathname: set the image storage location. Default path is “C:\”.
Click the pathname frame and you can select your desired path in
the prompt show as below:
Figure 4-13
If clicking “Shot”, the desired image will be captured and saved to
the desired path.