Northern IPPTZ30XIR User manual

User Manual
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FCC Information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with
"CE" and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards
listed under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC,
the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
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disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product
documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this
symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or
mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated
collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that the user can use the product correctly to avoid
danger or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into ‘Warnings’ and ‘Cautions’:
Warnings: Serious injury or death may be caused if any of these warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may be caused if any of these cautions are neglected.
Warnings Follow these safeguards to prevent
serious injury or death.
Cautions Follow these precautions to prevent
potential injury or material damage.
Warnings:
Please adopt the power adapter which can meet the safety extra low voltage (SELV) standard.
The power consumption cannot be less than the required value.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as an adapter overload may cause
over-heating and can be a fire hazard.
When the product is installed on a wall or ceiling, the device should be firmly fixed.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the indoor used product to rain or
moisture.
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all the
local codes.
Please install blackouts equipment into the power supply circuit for convenient supply
interruption.
If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service
center. Never attempt to disassemble the product yourself. (We shall not assume any
responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.)

Cautions:
Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the product.
Do not drop the product or subject it to physical shock. Do not install the product on
vibratory surface or places.
Do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiating environment.
Do not aim the lens at the strong light such as sun or incandescent lamp. The strong light can
cause fatal damage to the product.
The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any laser equipment is being used,
make sure that the surface of the sensor not be exposed to the laser beam.
For working temperature, please refer to the specification manual for details.
To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for a proper operating environment.
While shipping, the product should be packed in its original packing.
Please use the provided glove when open up the product cover. Do not touch the product
cover with fingers directly, because the acidic sweat of the fingers may erode the surface
coating of the product cover.
Please use a soft and dry cloth when clean inside and outside surfaces of the product cover.
Do not use alkaline detergents.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Please use the
manufacturer recommended battery type.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview....................................................................................................................1
1.1 System Requirement................................................................................................................1
1.2 Functions..................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Network Connection ..................................................................................................4
2.1 Setting the Network Speed Dome over the LAN......................................................................4
2.1.1 Wiring over the LAN ............................................................................................................4
2.1.2 Activating the Speed Dome .................................................................................................5
2.2 Setting the Network Speed Dome over the WAN ....................................................................9
2.2.1 Static IP Connection.............................................................................................................9
2.2.2 Dynamic IP Connection......................................................................................................10
Chapter 3 Access to the Network Speed Dome.........................................................................13
3.1 Accessing by Web Browsers...................................................................................................13
3.2 Accessing by Client Software .................................................................................................14
Chapter 4 Live View ................................................................................................................. 16
4.1 Live View Page .......................................................................................................................16
4.2 Starting Live View ..................................................................................................................17
4.3 Recording and Capturing Pictures Manually..........................................................................18
4.4 Operating PTZ Control............................................................................................................19
4.4.1 PTZ Control Panel...............................................................................................................19
4.4.2 Setting / Calling a Preset....................................................................................................19
4.4.3 Setting / Calling a Patrol.....................................................................................................21
4.4.4 Setting / Calling a Pattern ..................................................................................................23
4.5 Configuring Live View Parameters .........................................................................................24
Chapter 5 PTZ Configuration.....................................................................................................25
5.1 Configuring Initial Position.....................................................................................................25
5.2 Configuring Basic PTZ Parameters..........................................................................................25
5.3 Configuring PTZ Limits ........................................................................................................... 27
5.4 Configuring Scheduled Tasks..................................................................................................28
5.5 Configuring Park Actions........................................................................................................29
5.6 Configuring Privacy Mask.......................................................................................................30
5.7 Clearing PTZ Configurations ...................................................................................................31
Chapter 6 Speed Dome Configuration ......................................................................................32
6.1 Configuring Local Parameters ................................................................................................32
6.2 Configuring Time Settings......................................................................................................33
6.3 Configuring Network Settings ................................................................................................36
6.3.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings ...............................................................................................36
6.3.2 Configuring Port Settings ...................................................................................................37
6.3.3 Configuring PPPoE Settings................................................................................................38

6.3.4 Configuring DDNS Settings.................................................................................................38
6.3.5 Configuring SNMP Settings ................................................................................................40
6.3.6 Configuring 802.1X Settings...............................................................................................42
6.3.7 Configuring QoS Settings ...................................................................................................43
6.3.8 Configuring FTP Settings ....................................................................................................44
6.3.9 Configuring UPnP™ Settings ..............................................................................................45
6.3.10 Configuring NAT (Network Address Translation) Settings..............................................46
6.3.11 Configuring Email Settings.............................................................................................46
6.3.12 Configuring Platform Access Settings ............................................................................48
6.3.13 Configuring HTTPS Settings ...........................................................................................48
6.4 Configuring Video and Audio Settings ...................................................................................50
6.4.1 Configuring Video Settings ................................................................................................50
6.4.2 Configuring Audio Settings ................................................................................................51
6.4.3 Configuring ROI Settings ....................................................................................................52
6.5 Configuring Image Settings ....................................................................................................53
6.5.1 Configuring Display Settings ..............................................................................................53
6.5.2 Configuring OSD Settings...................................................................................................59
6.5.3 Configuring Text Overlay Settings ......................................................................................60
6.6 Configuring and Handling Alarms ..........................................................................................61
6.6.1 Configuring Motion Detection ...........................................................................................61
6.6.2 Configuring Video Tampering Alarm .................................................................................65
6.6.3 Configuring External Alarm Input ......................................................................................66
6.6.4 Configuring Alarm Output .................................................................................................67
6.6.5 Handling Exception ............................................................................................................68
6.6.6 Detecting Audio Exception ................................................................................................69
6.6.7 Configuring Dual-VCA ........................................................................................................ 70
6.6.8 Configuring Intrusion Detection ........................................................................................ 70
6.6.9 Configuring Line Crossing Detection..................................................................................72
Chapter 7 Record Settings ........................................................................................................73
7.1 Configuring NAS Settings .......................................................................................................73
7.2 Configuring Recording Schedule ............................................................................................75
7.3 Configuring Snapshot Settings ...............................................................................................79
Chapter 8 Playback...................................................................................................................81
Chapter 9 Log Searching ........................................................................................................... 85
Chapter 10 Others ...................................................................................................................... 87
10.1 Managing User Accounts .......................................................................................................87
10.2 Configuring Authentication Security......................................................................................89
10.3 Configuring Anonymous Visit ................................................................................................89
10.4 Configuring IP Address Filter..................................................................................................90
10.5 Security Service......................................................................................................................90
10.6 Viewing Device Information ..................................................................................................91
10.7 Maintenance..........................................................................................................................91

10.7.1 Rebooting the Speed Dome...........................................................................................91
10.7.2 Restoring Default Settings .............................................................................................92
10.7.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration File ........................................................................92
10.7.4 Upgrading the System....................................................................................................93
10.8 Configuring RS-485 ................................................................................................................93
10.9 Configuring IR Light................................................................................................................94
10.10 Configuring Remote Connection........................................................................................94
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................... 96
Appendix 1 SADP Software Introduction............................................................................................96
Appendix 2 Port Mapping...................................................................................................................98

Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 System Requirement
System requirement of web browser accessing is as follows:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and above version / Vista / Win7 / Server 2003 /
Server 2008 32bits
CPU: Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz or higher
RAM: 1G or higher
Display: 1024×768 resolution or higher
Web Browser: Internet Explorer 8.0 and above version, Apple Safari 5.02 and above version,
Mozilla Firefox 5 and above version and Google Chrome 18 and above versions.
1.2 Functions
The functions vary depending on the models of speed dome.
PTZ Limits
The dome can be programmed to move within the PTZ limits (left/right, up/down).
Scan Modes
The dome provides 5 scan modes: auto scan, tilt scan, frame scan, random scan and panorama
scan.
Presets
A preset is a predefined image position. When the preset is called, the dome will automatically
move to the defined position. The presets can be added, modified, deleted and called.
Label Display
The on-screen label of the preset title, azimuth/elevation, zoom, time and dome name can be
displayed on the monitor. The displays of time and speed dome name can be programmed.
Auto Flips
In manual tracking mode, when a target object goes directly beneath the dome, the video will
automatically flips 180 degrees in horizontal direction to maintain continuity of tracking. This
function can also be realized by auto mirror image depending on different camera models.
Privacy Mask
This function allows you to block or mask certain area of a scene, for preventing the personal
privacy from recording or live viewing. A masked area will move with pan and tilt functions and
automatically adjust in size as the lens zooms telephoto and wide.
3D Positioning
In the client software, use the left key of mouse to click on the desired position in the video
image and drag a rectangle area in the lower right direction, then the dome system will move the
position to the center and allow the rectangle area to zoom in. Use the left key of mouse to drag

a rectangle area in the upper left direction to move the position to the center and allow the
rectangle area to zoom out.
Proportional Pan/Tilt
Proportional pan/tilt automatically reduces or increases the pan and tilt speeds according to the
amount of zoom. At telephoto zoom settings, the pan and tilt speeds will be slower than at wide
zoom settings. This keeps the image from moving too fast on the live view image when there is a
large amount of zoom.
Auto Focus
The auto focus enables the camera to focus automatically to maintain clear video images.
Day/Night Auto Switch
The speed domes deliver color images during the day. And as light diminishes at night, the speed
domes switch to night mode and deliver black and white images with high quality.
Slow Shutter
In slow shutter mode, the shutter speed will automatically slow down in low illumination
conditions to maintain clear video images by extending the exposure time. The feature can be
enabled or disabled.
Backlight Compensation (BLC)
If you focus on an object against strong backlight, the object will be too dark to be seen clearly.
The BLC (Backlight Compensation) function can compensate light to the object in the front to
make it clear, but this causes the over-exposure of the background where the light is strong.
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
The wide dynamic range (WDR) function helps the camera provide clear images even under back
light circumstances. When there are both very bright and very dark areas simultaneously in the
field of view, WDR balances the brightness level of the whole image and provide clear images
with details.
This feature varies depending on speed dome models.
White Balance (WB)
White balance can remove the unrealistic color casts. White balance is the white rendition
function of the camera to adjust the color temperature according to the environment
automatically.
Patrol
A patrol is a memorized series of pre-defined preset function. The scanning speed between two
presets and the dwell time at the preset are programmable.
Pattern
A pattern is a memorized series of pan, tilt, zoom, and preset functions. By default the focus and
iris are in auto status during the pattern is being memorized.
Power Off Memory
The dome supports the power off memory capability with the predefined resume time. It allows
the dome to resume its previous position after power is restored.
Scheduled Task
A time task is a preconfigured action that can be performed automatically at a specific date and
time. The programmable actions include: auto scan, random scan, patrol 1-8 ,pattern 1-4, preset
1-8,frame scan, panorama scan, tilt scan, day, night, reboot, PT adjust, Aux Output, etc.

Park Action
This feature allows the dome to start a predefined action automatically after a period of
inactivity.
User Management
The dome allows you to edit users with different levels of permission, in the admin login status.
Multiple users are allowed to access and control the same network speed dome via network
simultaneously.
3D Digital Noise Reduction
Comparing with the general 2D digital noise reduction, the 3D digital noise reduction function
processes the noise between two frames besides processing the noise in one frame. The noise
will be much less and the video will be clearer.

Chapter 2 Network Connection
Before you start:
If you want to set the network speed dome via a LAN (Local Area Network), please refer to
Section 2.1.
If you want to set the network speed dome via a WAN (Wide Area Network), please refer to
Section 2.2.
2.1 Setting the Network Speed Dome over the LAN
Purpose:
To view and configure the speed dome via a LAN, you need to connect the network speed dome
in the same subnet with your computer, and install the SADP or client software to search and
change the IP of the network speed dome.
For the detailed introduction of SADP, please refer to Appendix 1.
2.1.1 Wiring over the LAN
The following figures show the two ways of cable connection of a network speed dome and a
computer:
Purpose:
To test the network speed dome, you can directly connect the network speed dome to the
computer with a network cable as shown in Figure 2-1.
Refer to the Figure 2-2 to set the network speed dome over the LAN via a switch or a router.
Network Cable
Figure 2-1 Connecting Directly
Speed Dome
Network Cable
Switch or Router
PC
Network Cable
Figure 2-2 Connecting via a Switch or a Router

2.1.2 Activating the Speed Dome
Purpose:
You are required to activate the speed dome first before you can use the speed dome.
Activation via Web Browser, Activation via SADP, and Activation via client software are supported.
In the following sections, activation via web browser and SADP will be taken as examples. You
may refer to the user manual of the speed dome for the details of activation via client software.
Activation via Web Browser
Steps:
1. Power on the speed dome, and connect the speed dome to the network.
2. Input the IP address into the address bar of the web browser, and click Enter to enter the
activation interface.
The default IP address of the speed dome is 192.168.1.64.
Figure 2-3 Activation Interface(Web)
3. Create a password and input the password into the password field.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong
password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least
three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and
special characters.) in order to increase the security of your product. And we
recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system,
resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
4. Confirm the password.
5. Click OK to activate the speed dome and enter the live view interface.
Activation via SADP Software
SADP software is used for detecting the online device, activating the device, and resetting the
password.
Get the SADP software from the supplied disk or the official website, and install the SADP
according to the prompts. Follow the steps to activate the speed dome.

Steps:
1. Run the SADP software to search the online devices.
2. Check the device status from the device list, and select an inactive device.
Figure 2-4 SADP Interface
3. Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the password.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong
password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least
three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers,
and special characters.) in order to increase the security of your product. And we
recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system,
resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
4. Click OK to save the password.
You can check whether the activation is completed on the popup window. If activation failed,
please make sure that the password meets the requirement and then try again.
5. Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either modifying
the IP address manually or checking the checkbox of Enable DHCP.

Figure 2-5 Modify the IP Address
6. Input the password and click the Save button to activate your IP address modification.
Activation via Client Software
The client software is versatile video management software for multiple kinds of devices.
Get the client software from the supplied disk or the official website, and install the software
according to the prompts. Follow the steps to activate the camera.
Steps:
1. Run the client software and the control panel of the software pops up, as shown in the
figure below.
Figure 2-6 Control Panel
2. Click the Device Management icon to enter the Device Management interface, as shown in

the figure below.
Figure 2-7 Device Management Interface
3. Check the device status from the device list, and select an inactive device.
4. Click the Activate button to pop up the Activation interface.
5. Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the password.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong
password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least
three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and
special characters.) in order to increase the security of your product. And we
recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system,
resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Figure 2-8 Activation Interface
6. Click OK button to start activation.
7. Click the Modify Netinfo button to pop up the Network Parameter Modification interface, as
shown in the figure below.

Figure 2-9 Modifying the Network Parameters
8. Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either modifying
the IP address manually or checking the checkbox of Enable DHCP.
9. Input the password to activate your IP address modification.
2.2 Setting the Network Speed Dome over the WAN
Purpose:
This section explains how to connect the network speed dome to the WAN with a static IP or a
dynamic IP.
2.2.1 Static IP Connection
Before you start:
Please apply a static IP from an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With the static IP address, you can
connect the network speed dome via a router or connect it to the WAN directly.
Connecting the network speed dome via a router
Steps:
1. Connect the network speed dome to the router.
2. Assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer to Section 2.1.2 for detailed
IP address configuration of the speed dome.
3. Save the static IP in the router.
4. Set port mapping, E.g., 80, 8000 and 554 ports. The steps for port mapping vary depending
on different routers. Please call the router manufacturer for assistance with port mapping.
Refer to Appendix 2 for detailed information about port mapping.
5. Visit the network speed dome through a web browser or the client software over the

internet.
Speed Dome
Network
Cable
Router with Static IP
PC
Network
Cable
Network
Cable
Internet
Figure 2-10 Accessing the Speed Dome through Router with Static IP
Connecting the network speed dome with static IP directly
You can also save the static IP in the speed dome and directly connect it to the internet without
using a router. Refer to Section 2.1.2 for detailed IP address configuration of the speed dome.
Speed Dome
PC
Network
Cable
Network
Cable
Internet
Figure 2-11 Accessing the Speed Dome with Static IP Directly
2.2.2 Dynamic IP Connection
Before you start:
Please apply a dynamic IP from an ISP. With the dynamic IP address, you can connect the network
speed dome to a modem or a router.
Connecting the network speed dome via a router
Steps:
1. Connect the network speed dome to the router.
2. In the speed dome, assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer to
Section 2.1.2 for detailed LAN configuration.
3. In the router, set the PPPoE user name, password and confirm the password.
For your privacy and to better protect your system against security risks, we strongly
recommend the use of strong passwords for all functions and network devices. The
password should be something of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters,

including upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and special characters) in order
to increase the security of your product.
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of
the installer and/or end-user.
4. Set port mapping. E.g. 80, 8000 and 554 ports. The steps for port mapping vary depending on
different routers. Please call the router manufacturer for assistance with port mapping.
Refer to Appendix 2 for detailed information about port mapping.
5. Apply a domain name from a domain name provider.
6. Configure the DDNS settings in the setting interface of the router.
7. Visit the speed dome via the applied domain name.
Connecting the network speed dome via a modem
Purpose:
This speed dome supports the PPPoE auto dial-up function. The speed dome gets a public IP
address by ADSL dial-up after the speed dome is connected to a modem. You need to configure
the PPPoE parameters of the network speed dome. Refer to Section 6.3.3 Configuring PPPoE
Settings for detailed configuration.
Figure 2-12 Accessing the Speed Dome with Dynamic IP
The obtained IP address is dynamically assigned via PPPoE, so the IP address always changes
after rebooting the speed dome. To solve the inconvenience of the dynamic IP, you need to
get a domain name from the DDNS provider (E.g. DynDns.com). Please follow below steps for
normal domain name resolution and private domain name resolution to solve the problem.
Normal Domain Name Resolution

Figure 2-13 Normal Domain Name Resolution
Steps:
1. Apply a domain name from a domain name provider.
2. Configure the DDNS settings in the DDNS Settings interface of the network speed dome.
Refer to Section 6.3.4 Configuring DDNS Settings for detailed configuration.
3. Visit the speed dome via the applied domain name.
Private Domain Name Resolution
Figure 2-14 Private Domain Name Resolution
Steps:
1. Install and run the IP Server software in a computer with a static IP.
2. Access the network speed dome through the LAN with a web browser or the client software.
3. Enable DDNS and select IP Server as the protocol type. Refer to Section 6.3.4 Configuring
DDNS Settings for detailed configuration.