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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................3
1.1 Features ........................................................................................................................3
1.2 Package Contents ......................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Camera Overview.......................................................................................................... 4
2. Preparations for IP Camera Setup ............................................................................6
2.1 System Requirements ................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Installation ..................................................................................................................... 6
3. Deleting the Existing DC Viewer ...............................................................................8
4. Accessing Camera ...................................................................................................11
5. Configuration & Operation.......................................................................................17
5.1 Browser-based Viewer Introduction ............................................................................ 17
5.2 Home Page ................................................................................................................. 19
5.3 System Related Settings ............................................................................................. 21
5.3.1 Host Name and System Time Setting.......................................................... 22
5.3.2 Security........................................................................................................ 23
5.3.3 Network........................................................................................................ 26
5.3.4 DDNS........................................................................................................... 31
5.3.5 Mail .............................................................................................................. 32
5.3.6 FTP.............................................................................................................. 33
5.3.7 Application (Excluding Compact IP Dome).................................................. 34
5.3.8 Motion Detection.......................................................................................... 39
5.3.9 Storage Management .................................................................................. 43
5.3.10 Recording .................................................................................................... 45
5.3.11 File Location ................................................................................................ 46
5.3.12 Iris Adjustment (Excluding Compact IP Dome)............................................ 47
5.3.13 View Log File ............................................................................................... 48
5.3.14 View User Information ................................................................................. 49
5.3.15 View Parameters ......................................................................................... 51
5.3.16 Factory Default ............................................................................................ 52
5.3.17 Software Version ......................................................................................... 53
5.3.18 Software Upgrade........................................................................................ 54
5.3.19 Maintenance ................................................................................................ 57
5.4 Video and Audio Streaming Settings........................................................................... 58
5.4.1 Video Resolution and Rotate Type.............................................................. 58
5.4.2 Video Compression ..................................................................................... 61
5.4.3 Video OCX Protocol..................................................................................... 63
5.4.4 Video Frame Skip ........................................................................................ 64
5.4.5 Video Mask.................................................................................................. 65