Nuvico Xcel NCT-5ML Series User manual

NCT-5ML Xcel Series
IP Cameras
USER MANUAL

Notes on Safety
◼This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit, marked with 'Limited
Power Source', 'LPS' on unit, output rated minimum 12V/2 A or POE 48V/
350mA(depending on models), no more than 2000m altitude of operation and Tma=60
Deg.C.
◼As for the modes with PoE function, the function of the ITE being investigated to IEC
60950-1 standard is considered not likely to require connection to an Ethernet network
with outside plant routing, including campus environment and the ITE is to be
connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.
◼Do not attempt to disassemble the camera; in order to prevent electric shock, do not
remove screws or covers.
◼There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Please contact the nearest service center as
soon as possible if there is any failure.
◼Avoid from incorrect operation, shock vibration, heavy pressing which can cause damage
to product.
◼Do not use corrosive detergent to clean main body of the camera. If necessary, please use
soft dry cloth to wipe dirt; for hard contamination, use neutral detergent. Any cleanser for
high grade furniture is applicable.
◼Avoid aiming the camera directly towards extremely bright objects, such as, sun, as this
may damage the image sensor.
◼Please follow the instructions to install the camera. Do not reverse the camera, or the
reversing image will be received.
◼Do not operate it in case temperature, humidity and power supply are beyond the limited
stipulations.
◼Keep away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stove, etc.
◼Do not expose the product to the direct airflow from an air conditioner.
◼This manual is for using and managing the product. We may reserve the rights of
amending the typographical errors, inconsistencies with the latest version, software
upgrades and product improvements, interpretation and modification. These changes will
be published in the latest version without special notification.
◼All pictures, charts, images in this manual are only for description and explanation of our
products. The ownerships of trademarks, logos and other intellectual properties related to
Microsoft, Apple and Google belong to the above-mentioned companies.
◼This manual is suitable for IR water-proof network cameras.

Disclaimer & Regulatory Information
Disclaimer
◼With regard to the product with internet access, the use of the product shall be
wholly at your own risks. Our company shall not be responsible for abnormal operation,
privacy leakage or other damages resulting from cyber attack, hacker attack, virus
inspection, or other internet security risks; however, Our company will provide timely
technical support if necessary.
◼Surveillance laws vary from country to country. Check all laws in your local region
before using this product for surveillance purposes. We shall not take the responsibility
for any consequences resulting from illegal operations.
FCC Marking
The products have been tested and found in compliance with the council FCC
rules and regulations part 15 subpart B. Operation of this product is subject the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interface, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CE Marking
The products have been manufactured to comply with the following directives.
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
RoHS Marking
The products have designed and manufactured in accordance with Directive EU RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendment Directive EU 2015/863 on the restriction of the
use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Table of Contents
1Introduction ...................................................................................................................1
2Network Configuration .................................................................................................2
2.1 LAN...................................................................................................................2
2.1.1 Access through Xcel IP Utility .................................................................2
2.1.2 Directly Access through Web Browser .....................................................4
2.2 WAN ..................................................................................................................5
3Live View ........................................................................................................................8
4Network Camera Configuration.................................................................................10
4.1 System Configuration ......................................................................................10
4.1.1 Basic Information ...................................................................................10
4.1.2 Date and Time ........................................................................................10
4.1.3 Local Config........................................................................................... 11
4.2 Image Configuration ........................................................................................11
4.2.1 Display Configuration ............................................................................11
4.2.2 Video Configuration...............................................................................13
4.2.3 OSD Configuration.................................................................................15
4.2.4 Video Mask ............................................................................................15
4.2.5 ROI Configuration..................................................................................16
4.2.6 Lens Control...........................................................................................17
4.3 Alarm Configuration........................................................................................17
4.3.1 Motion Detection....................................................................................17
4.3.2 Alarm Server ..........................................................................................19
4.4 Event Configuration.........................................................................................20
4.4.1 Object Removal ......................................................................................20
4.4.2 Exception................................................................................................21
4.4.3 Line Crossing..........................................................................................22
4.4.4 Intrusion..................................................................................................24
4.5 Network Configuration ....................................................................................25
4.5.1 TCP/IP ....................................................................................................25
4.5.2 Port .........................................................................................................27
4.5.3 Server Configuration ..............................................................................27
4.5.4 DDNS .....................................................................................................27
4.5.5 802.1x .....................................................................................................29
4.5.6 RTSP.......................................................................................................30
4.5.7 UPNP......................................................................................................31
4.5.8 Email ......................................................................................................31
4.5.9 FTP .........................................................................................................32
4.5.10 HTTPS………………… ........................................................................32
4.5.11 P2P (Optional) ........................................................................................34
4.5.12 QoS.........................................................................................................34

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4.6 Security Configuration.....................................................................................34
4.6.1 User Configuration .................................................................................34
4.6.2 Online User.............................................................................................36
4.6.3 Block and Allow Lists ............................................................................36
4.6.4 Security Management .............................................................................36
4.7 Maintenance Configuration..............................................................................37
4.7.1 Backup and Restore ................................................................................37
4.7.2 Reboot ....................................................................................................38
4.7.3 Upgrade ..................................................................................................38
4.7.4 Operation Log.........................................................................................38
5Search ...........................................................................................................................39
5.1 Image Search ...................................................................................................39
5.2 Video Search....................................................................................................40
Appendix................................................................................................................................42
Appendix 1 Q & A.................................................................................................................42
Appendix 2 Specifications ....................................................................................................44

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1Introduction
This IP Camera is designed for high performance CCTV solutions. It adopts state of the art
video processing chips, integrated with the most advanced technologies (like video encoding
and decoding technology) to make the image transmission more stable and smooth. Moreover,
the built-in WEB server of this series improves the performance of the traditional surveillance
system so that users can be easy to operate and monitor.
This product is widely used in banks, telecommunication systems, electricity power
departments, law systems, factories, storehouses, uptowns, etc. In addition, it is also an ideal
choice for surveillance sites with middle or high risks.
Main Features
⚫5MP (2592 x 1944) @ 20fps
⚫ICR auto switch, true day/night
⚫3D DNR, digital WDR, defog, BLC, HLC, anti-flicker
⚫ROI coding
⚫Scene change detection, region intrusion detection, line crossing detection
⚫Supports the Nuvico Xcel Mobile app on iOS and Android smart phones and devices
Surveillance Application

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2Network Configuration
You may connect the IP camera via LAN or WAN. The details are as follows:
2.1 LAN
In LAN, there are two ways to access IP Camera: 1. Access through Xcel IP Utility; 2. Direct
Access through Web Browser.
2.1.1 Access through Xcel IP Utility
Network connection:
① Make sure the PC and IP camera are connected to the local network and the Xcel IP Utility
is installed in the PC from the CD.
② Double click the Xcel IP Utility icon on the desktop to run this software as shown below:
③ Modify the IP address. The default IP address of this camera is 192.168.226.201. Click the
information of the camera listed in the above table to show the network information on the right
hand. Modify the IP address and gateway of the camera and make sure the network address is
in the same local network segment as the computer. Please modify the IP address of your device
according to the practical situation.

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For example, the IP address of your computer is 192.168.1.4. So the IP address of the camera
shall be changed to 192.168.1.X. After modification, please enter the password of the
administrator and click the “Modify” button to modify the setting.

④ Double click the IP address and then the system will pop up the web browser to connect the
IP Camera. Follow directions to download, install and run the Active X control.
Enter the username and password in the login window to log in.

The default password of the administrator is “123456”.
The default username is “admin”; the default password is “123456”.

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The system will pop up the above-mentioned textbox to ask you to change the default password.
It is strongly recommended to change the default password for account security. If “Do not
show again” is checked, the textbox will not appear next time.
2.1.2 Direct Access through Web Browser
The default network settings are as shown below:
IP address: 192.168.226.201
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.226.1
HTTP: 80
Data port: 9008
You may use the above default settings when you log in the camera for the first time. You may
directly connect the camera to the computer through network cable.
① Manually set the IP address of the PC and the network segment should be as the same as the
default settings of the IP camera. Open the network and share center. Click “Local Area
Connection” to pop up the following window.
Select “Properties” and then select internet protocol according to the actual situation (for

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example: IPv4). Next, click the “Properties” button to set the network of the PC.
② Open the web browser and enter the default address of IP camera and confirm.
③ Follow directions to download and install the Active X control.
④ Enter the default username and password in the login window and then enter to view.
2.2 WAN
➢Access through the router or virtual server
① Make sure the camera is well connected via LAN and then log in the camera via LAN and
go to Config→Network→Port menu to set the port number.
Port Setup
② Go to Config →Network→TCP/IP menu to modify the IP address.

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IP Setup
③ Go to the router’s management interface through the web browser to forward the IP address
and port of the camera in the “Virtual Server”.
Router Setup
④ Open the web browser and enter its WAN IP and http port to access.
➢Access through PPPoE dial-up
Network connection
Access the camera through PPPoE auto dial-up. The setting steps are as follow:
① Go to Config→Network→Port menu to set the port number.
② Go to Config →Network→TCP/IP→PPPoE Config menu. Enable PPPoE and then enter the

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user name and password from your internet service provider.
③ Go to Config →Network→DDNS menu. Before configuring the DDNS, please apply for a
domain name first. Please refer to DDNS configuration for detail information.
④ Open the web browser and enter the domain name and http port to access.
➢Access through static IP
Network connection
The setting steps are as follow:
① Go to Config→Network→Port menu to set the port number.
② Go to Config →Network→TCP/IP menu to set the IP address. Check “Use the following IP
address” and then enter the static IP address and other parameters.
③ Open the web browser and enter its WAN IP and http port to access.

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3Live View
After you log in, you will see the following window.
The following table is the instructions of the icons on the live view interface.
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Original size
Zoom out
Fit correct scale
Abnormal clarity indicator
Auto (fill the window)
Scene change indicator
Full screen
Line crossing indicator
Start/stop live view
Object removal indicator
Enable/disable audio (only
available for some models)
Intrusion indicator
Snapshot
Motion alarm indicator
Start/stop local recording
AZ control (only available for the
model with motorized zoom lens )
Zoom in

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⚫The smart alarm indicators will flash only if the camera supports these functions and the
corresponding events are enabled.
⚫ In full screen mode, double click on the mouse to exit or press the ESC key on the
keyboard.
⚫ Click AZ control button to show AZ control panel. The descriptions of the control panel
are as follows:
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Zoom -
Zoom +
Focus -
Focus +
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4Network Camera Configuration
In the Xcel IP Camera Configuration client, choose “Config” to go to the configuration interface.
Note: Wherever applicable, click the “Save”button to save the settings.
4.1 System Configuration
4.1.1 Basic Information
In the “Basic Information” interface, the system information of the device is listed.
Some versions may support device ID and QR code. Having been enabled P2P (see Network
Configuration-P2P), the network camera can be quickly added to mobile surveillance client, by
scanning the QR code or entering device ID.
4.1.2 Date and Time
Go to Config→System→Date and Time. Please refer to the following interface.

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Select the time zone and DST as desired.
Click the “Date and Time” tab to set the time mode.
4.1.3 Local Config
Go to Config→System→Local Config to set up the storage path of captured pictures and
recorded videos on the local PC. There is also an option to enable or disable the bitrate display
in the recorded files.
For models with a built-in Mic, there is also an option to enable or disable audio recording.
4.2 Image Configuration
Image Configuration includes Display, Video/Audio, OSD, Video Mask and ROI Config.
4.2.1 Display Configuration
Go to Image→Display interface as shown below. The image brightness, contrast, hue and
saturation and so on for common, day and night mode can be set up separately. The image effect
can be quickly seen by switching the configuration file.

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Brightness: Set the brightness level of the camera image.
Contrast: Set the color difference between the brightest and darkest parts.
Hue: Set the total color degree of the image.
Saturation: Set the degree of color purity. The purer the color is, the brighter the image is.
WDR: WDR can adjust the camera to provide a better image when there are both very bright
and very dark areas simultaneously in the field of the view by lowering the brightness of the
bright area and increasing the brightness of the dark area. Recording will be stopped for a few
seconds while the mode is changing from non-WDR to WDR mode.
Sharpness: Set the resolution level of the image plane and the sharpness level of the image
edge.
Noise Reduction: Decrease the noise and make the image more thorough. Increasing the value
will make the noise reduction effect better but it will reduce the image resolution.
Defog: Activating this function and setting an appropriate value as needed in foggy, dusty,
smoggy or rainy environment to get clear images.
Backlight Compensation:
⚫Off: disables the backlight compensation function. It is the default mode.
⚫HLC: lowers the brightness of the entire image by suppressing the brightness of the image’s
bright area and reducing the size of the halo area.
⚫BLC: If enabled, the auto exposure will activate according to the scene so that the object of
the image in the darkest area will be seen clearly.
Antiflicker:
⚫Off: disables the anti-flicker function. This is used mostly in outdoor installations.
⚫50Hz: reduces flicker in 50Hz lighting conditions.

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⚫60Hz: reduces flicker in 60Hz lighting conditions.
White Balance: Adjust the color temperature according to the environment automatically.
Frequency: 50Hz and 60Hz can be optional.
Day/night Mode: Please choose the mode as needed.
Sensitivity: High, middle and low can be selected for switching back and forth from day to
night modes.
Infrared Mode: Choose “ON”, “OFF” and “Auto” (Some models may not support the
infrared mode).
Exposure Mode: Choose “Auto” or “Manual”. If manual is chosen, the digital shutter speed
can be adjusted.
Image Mirror: Turn the current video image horizontally.
Image Flip: Turn the current video image vertically.
Schedule Settings of Image Parameters:
Click the “Schedule” tab as shown below.
Set full time schedule for common, day, night mode and specified time schedule for day and
night. Choose “Timing” in the drop-down box of schedule as shown below.
Drag “ ” icons to set the time of day and night. Blue means day time and white means night
time. If the current mode of camera parameters is set to schedule, the image configuration mode
will automatically switch between day and night according to the schedule.
4.2.2 Video Configuration
Go to Image→Video interface as shown below. In this interface, set the resolution, frame rate,
bitrate type, video quality and so on subject to the actual network condition.

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Three video streams can be adjustable.
Resolution: The size of image.
Frame rate: The higher the frame rate, the video is smoother.
Bitrate type: CBR and VBR are optional. Bitrate is related to image quality. CBR means that
no matter how much change is seen in the video scene, the compression bitrate will be kept
constant. VBR means that the compression bitrate will be adjusted according to scene changes.
For example, for scenes that do not have much movement, the bitrate will be kept at a lower
value. This can help optimize the network bandwidth usage.
Bitrate: it can be adjusted when the mode is set to CBR. The higher the bitrate, the better the
image quality will be.
Video Quality: It can be adjusted when the mode is set to VBR. The higher the image quality,
the more bitrate will be required.
I Frame interval: It determines how many frames are allowed between a “group of pictures”.
When a new scene begins in a video, until that scene ends, the entire group of frames (or
pictures) can be considered as a group of pictures. If there is not much movement in the scene,
setting the value higher than the frame rate is fine, potentially resulting in less bandwidth
usage. However, if the value is set too high, and there is a high frequency of movement in the
video, there is a risk of frame skipping.
Video Compression: H264 and H265 are optional. If H.265 is chosen, make sure the client
system is able to decode H.265.
Profile: Baseline, main/high profiles are optional. Baseline profile is mainly used in interactive
application with low complexity and delay. Main/high profile is mainly used for higher coding
requirement.
Send Snapshot: How many snapshots to generate for an event.
Video encode slice split: If enabled, you may get more fluency image even though using the
low-performance PC.
Watermark: If enabled, input the watermark content. You may check the watermark when
playing back the local record in the search interface, lest the record files is tampered.
Click the “Audio” tab to go to the interface as shown below.
Audio Encoding: G711A and G711U are selectable.
Audio Type: MIC.

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4.2.3 OSD Configuration
Go to Image→OSD interface as shown below.
Time stamp, device name and OSD can be set up here. After enabling the corresponding display
and entering the content, drag them to change their position. Then press the “Save” button to
save the settings.
4.2.4 Video Mask
Go to Image→Video Mask interface as shown below. A maximum of 4 zones can be set up.
To set up video mask:
1. Enable video mask.
2. Click the “Draw Area” button and then drag the mouse to draw the video mask area.
3. Click the “Save” button to save the settings.
4. Return to the live to verify that the area have been drawn as shown as blocked out in the
image.