Orion Technology GST-894i User manual

H.264 IP
CAMERA
USER MANUAL
MODEL: DOME IP CAMERA
2013/8/12

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this device near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other devices that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, power outlets, or the point where the
cord exits the device.
10. Only use attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table mount specified by the manufacturer or sold with the device.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/device combination to avoid injury from the cart tipping over.
12. Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer to qualified service personnel for all servicing needs. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in
any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid spills or objects fall onto the device, the device
is exposed to rain or moisture, the device does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. Caution: Danger of explosion if the battery is not properly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of
battery.
15. These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
USA & CANADA: USE CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY ONLY
This product was tested with a UPS to satisfy EN 61000-4-11 test conditions (voltage dips and short interruptions test)
under the EN 50130-4: 2011 standard.

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Product Features................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................................6
3. Accessing the Camera .......................................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Access from a Browser................................................................................................................................................ 12
3.2 Accessing the IP Camera from the Internet................................................................................................................12
3.3 Adjusting the Image ....................................................................................................................................................13
3.4 Live View .....................................................................................................................................................................13
3.5 Video Stream Types ....................................................................................................................................................13
3.6 How to Stream H.264.................................................................................................................................................. 14
4. Setup .................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.1 Analog Output.............................................................................................................................................................14
4.2 Video ...........................................................................................................................................................................15
4.2.1 Codec....................................................................................................................................................................15
4.2.2 Camera.................................................................................................................................................................17
4.3 Audio........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.4 Live ..............................................................................................................................................................................19
4.4.1 Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................19
4.4.2 Privacy Mask ........................................................................................................................................................20
4.5 SD CARD ......................................................................................................................................................................21
4.5.1 Config ...................................................................................................................................................................21
4.5.2 Event .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.5.3 Periodical..............................................................................................................................................................23
4.6 FTP...............................................................................................................................................................................24
4.6.1 Config ...................................................................................................................................................................24
4.6.2 Event .................................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.6.3 Periodical..............................................................................................................................................................26
4.7 Event ...........................................................................................................................................................................26
4.7.1 Alarm Port............................................................................................................................................................26
4.7.2 Motion.................................................................................................................................................................. 27
4.7.3 Mapping ...............................................................................................................................................................27
4.8 Network ......................................................................................................................................................................28
4.8.1 IP Setup ................................................................................................................................................................28

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4.8.2 Service Port ..........................................................................................................................................................30
4.8.3 RTP .......................................................................................................................................................................31
4.8.4 E-mail ................................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.8.5 DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................................33
4.8.6 UPnP.....................................................................................................................................................................33
4.9 System.........................................................................................................................................................................34
4.9.1 User...................................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.9.2 Date/Time ............................................................................................................................................................34
4.9.3 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................35
4.9.4 Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 35
5. Accessory List & Dimensions (mm) ................................................................................................................................... 36
Accessory List....................................................................................................................................................................36
Dimensions (mm)..............................................................................................................................................................37

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1. Product Features
This IP Camera is a high-performance H.264 network camera designed for demanding security installations. It delivers
crisp, clear images that disclose every detail thanks to a top quality progressive CMOS sensor and advanced image
processing.
This IP Camera is supported by a wide variety of video management software solutions and provides a perfect solution
for securing banks, offices, airports, and other facilities over an IP network.
The optimal Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) connection to the IP Camera allows power to be delivered over the
network, eliminating the need for a power outlet and reducing installation costs. Continuous power can also be
guaranteed with a central Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
This IP Camera offers a comprehensive set of network security and management features. This includes support for port-
based network control (IEEE 802.1X), which allows the camera to be connected to a network secured with this control as
well as HTTPS encryption to provide a secure connection between the IP Camera and remote monitoring software. It
also allows for authentication of the video source. Network video products are powerfully managed with the IP Camera
Management Tool, which is provided on the Installation CD that comes with each IP Camera unit.
Network Connector: This IP Camera connects to the network via a standard network cable and automatically detects the
speed of the local network segment (10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet). This socket can also be used to power the IP
Camera via Power over Ethernet (PoE). The camera automatically senses the correct power level when using a PoE (Class
2) switch, router, or injector.
Reset Button: Press this button to restore the camera settings to the factory default configuration.

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2. Installation
1. Remove the Dome Cover:
a. Loosen four Trox (T20) and remove dome cover.
2. Control:
a. Adjust the IP Camera lens up/down/left/right to fit the desired position.

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3. Surface Mount:

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4. In ceiling Mount:

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5. Wall Bracket Mount:

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6. Ceiling Mount:

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3. Accessing the Camera
Follow the instructions in the IP Camera Installation Guide to install the camera. This IP Camera can be accessed
on most standard operating systems and web browsers. For the best performance, Windows 7 and Internet
Explorer 9 (32bit) is recommended.
3.1 Access from a Browser
1. Open a web browser (Internet Explorer 9 32 bit recommended).
2. Enter the IP address or host name of the IP Camera in the Location/Address field of the browser and press
Enter.
3. A dialog box will pop up to Log-In. The default user name is ADMIN and the default password is 1234.
4. The IP Camera’s Live View will now be displayed on the web browser.
Note: The layout of the live view page for the IP Camera may have been customized to meet specific requirements.
Consequently, some of the examples and functions featured here may differ from a user’s experience.
3.2 Accessing the IP Camera from the Internet
Once installed, the IP Camera is accessible on the Local Area Network (LAN). Configure the router/firewall to allow
incoming data traffic to access the IP Camera from the Internet. For security reasons, this is usually done through
a specific port. Please refer to the router/firewall documentation for further information and instructions.

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3.3 Adjusting the Image
To adjust the position of the lens:
1. Open the Live View page in a web browser. Select the Setup tab and open the Installation page. Select Video
Format.
2. Connect an analog monitor to the Video Out with a BNC cable. Use the image to confirm the camera is
position properly.
3. Check and confirm the image is set as desired on the Live View page.
3.4 Live View
3.5 Video Stream Types
H.264 Protocols and Communication Methods:
oReal-time Transport Protocol (RTP): RTP is a protocol that allows programs to manage the real-time
transmission of multimedia data, via unicast or multicast.
oReal Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP): RTSP serves as a control protocol to negotiate the type of transport
protocol to use for the stream. RTSP is used by a viewing client to start a unicast session.
oUser Datagram Protocol (UDP): UDP is a communications protocol that offers limited service for exchanging
data in a network that uses the Internet Protocol (IP). UDP is an alternative to the Transmission Control
Protocol (TCP). The advantage of UDP is that it is not required to deliver all data and may drop network
packets when there is network congestion. This is suitable for live video as there is no point in re-transmitting
old information that will not be displayed anyway.
oUnicasting: Unicasting is communication between a single sender and a single receiver over a network. This
means that the video stream goes independently to each user and each user gets a personal stream. A
benefit of unicasting is if one stream fails it only affects one user.
oMulticasting: Multicasting is a bandwidth-conserving technology that reduces bandwidth usage by
simultaneously delivering a single stream of information to multiple network recipients. This technology is
used primarily on delimited networks (intranets) as each user needs an uninterrupted data flow and should
not rely on network routers.

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3.6 How to Stream H.264
Deciding on the combination of protocols and methods to use depends on user viewing requirements a local
network properties. Setting the preferred method(s) is done on the Setup page.
oRTP+RTSP: This method (actually RTP over UDP and RTSP over TCP) should be the first consideration for live
video, especially when it is important to always have an up-to-date video stream, even if some of the images
are lost due to network problems. This can be configured as unicast or multicast.
oRTP/RTSP/Multicasting: This provides the most efficient use of bandwidth, especially when there are large
numbers of clients connecting simultaneously. Note, however, that a multicast broadcast cannot pass a
network router unless the router is configured to allow this. For example, it is impossible to multicast over
the Internet.
oRTP/RTSP/Unicasting: This should be used for video-on-demand broadcasting so that there is no video traffic
on the network until a client connects and requests the stream. However, as more and more unicasts clients
connect, the traffic on the network will increase and may cause congestion. Although there is a maximum of
8 unicast viewers, note that all multicast viewers combined count as 1 unicast viewer.
oRTP/RTSP: This unicast method is RTP tunneled over RTSP. This could be used to exploit the fact that it is
relatively simple to configure firewalls to allow RTSP traffic.
4. Setup
Administrators with unrestricted access can configure the IP Camera in the web browser through the Setup tab.
4.1 Analog Output
Toggle the Analog Output ON to connect via BNC output or toggle OFF and click SAVE.
[Not all IP Cameras have an Analog Output]

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4.2 Video
4.2.1 Codec
These are tools to control the camera network streams, adjust network stream video quality settings, and
control the video bit rate.
oCodec: H.264 and MJPEG are supported. Both streams cannot be set to MJPEG. Note that NONE is also a
selection for the 2nd Stream.
H.264 is a video compression standard that makes good use of bandwidth and which can
provide high-quality video streams at less than 1 Mbit/s. The H.264 standard provides scope for
a large range of different coding tools for use by various applications in different situations, and
the IP Camera provides certain subsets of these tools. Using H.264, it is also possible to control
the bit rate, which in turn allows the amount of bandwidth usage to be controlled.

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oSize: Video output resolution.
oFrame Rate (FPS): Choose the number of image frames per second, from 1-30fps in normal mode or 1-
15fps when slow shutter mode is enabled. If slow shutter mode is enabled and the low light condition is
met, the frame rate automatically goes down to half of the normal mode setting.
oGOP Size: The GOP Size can be set from 1-60 frames.
oBit-rate Control: When using H.264 compression, if there is only a limited amount of bandwidth
available a constant bit-rate (CBR) is recommended, although this may compromise image quality. Use a
variable bit-rate (VBR) for the best possible image quality.
oAverage Bit-rate: Can be set from 512Kbps-10Mbps.
Recommended bit-rate for D1: 800Kbps-1Mbps
Recommended bit-rate for 1.3M (720p): 3Mpbs-4Mbps
Recommended bit-rate for 2M (1080p): 6Mbps-8Mbps
oMJPEG Quality: If a stream is set to use the MJPEG compression codec, the quality of the MJPEG codec
can be set from 1-100, where 100 is the highest quality.
oBoost Quality: If Boost Quality is set to ON, the Boost FPS and Boost GOP Size can be set. If there is
motion in the camera’s field, the image quality will increase using these settings.
oAnalog Video Format: Select either NTSC or PAL video format when using the Analog Output
oVideo Mirroring: Choose NONE for no video mirroring, HORIZONTAL for horizontal video mirroring,
VERTICAL for vertical video mirroring, or FLIP for horizontal and vertical video mirroring.
oBandwidth Limit: If set to ON, the maximum bandwidth can be set from 1000Kbps-30Mbps.

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4.2.2 Camera
This section allows various camera settings to be adjusted.
oExposure Control:
Exposure Mode: Set to AUTO for automatic exposure control, or MANUAL to control the camera
exposure manually.
AGC Gain: If Exposure Mode is set to MANUAL, AGC Gain can be set from 0-36dB. For low light
conditions, adjust to a higher value.
e-Shutter Speed: If Exposure Mode is set to MANUAL, e-Shutter Speed can be set from ¼ -
1/2000.
MAX AGC: Max Automatic Gain Control can be set to LOW, LOW MID, HIGH MID,HIGH, or MAX.
MAX Shutter Speed: Set the maximum shutter speed to 1/30, 1/60, 1/120, 1/180, 1/240, 1/300,
or 1/360 for NTSC or 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/150, 1/200, 1/250, or 1/300 for PAL.
Anti-Flicker Mode: Set to 60Hz for NTSC, 50Hz for PAL, or OFF. For usage when the camera is
installed in locations lit by fluorescent lighting.
P-Iris Control: Can be set to MANUAL, AUTO, BEST QUALITY, or DEPTH OF FIELD.
Slow Shutter: Can be turned on for low light conditions; can be set to x2, x4, or x8.
BLC Control: Back Light Compensation control. This adjusts the exposure of scenes with strong
backlight in the center-bottom of the image. When the image background is too bright or the
subject is too dark, backlight compensation makes the subject appear clearer. The settings for
low light behavior determine how the camera behaves at low light levels. These settings affect
video image quality and how much noise is in the images. This can be set to ADAPTIVE to control
on the fly, ZONE to control a certain zone, or OFF.

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WDR Control: Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) is a feature that allows for different objects at
different exposures to be viewed in the same scene (ex; one object in a bright area and one in a
dark area).
DNR Control: use temporal and spatial noise reduction to improve image quality and reduce
video noise. This can be set to OFF, AUTO(LOW, MID, HIGH), or to MANUAL levels.
Day/Night Mode: If set to AUTO, the camera will automatically switch according to current
lighting conditions that persist for a set period of time. The mode can also be set to specifically
DAY or NIGHT, as well as SCHEDULE.
oWhite Balance Control:
WB Mode: Can be set to MANUAL, AUTO, AUTO (wideshot mode), CUSTOM (oneshot mode), or
WB HOLD. This is used to make the colors in the image appear consistent, compensating for the
different colors present in different light sources. The IP Camera can be set to automatically
identify the light source and compensate accordingly. CUSTOM (oneshot mode) can be used to
satisfy a condition that is not satisfied using other AUTO settings.
MWB Mode: If white balance is set to MANUAL, the light source can be manually added, such as
INDOOR (2800K), OUTDOOR (6500K), or FLUORESCENT (4000K).
oImage Property Control:
Sharpness: Modifies the video signal sharpness. Default: 8, Range: 1-15
Brightness: Modifies the video signal brightness. Default: 15, Range: 0-30
Contrast: Modifies the video signal contrast. Default: 15, Range: 0-30
Color: Modifies the video signal color. Default: 15, Range: 0-30
4.3 Audio
Choose to enable or disable the audio function, which uses the G.711 u-law codec at 8KHz. The microphone and
speaker volume can also be adjusted.

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4.4 Live
4.4.1 Setup
This section allows for general viewer settings to be adjusted.
oViewer Setup:
LiveView Protocol: Choose which protocol to use for live video. RTP Unicast (UDP), RTP
Multicast (UDP), or RTP over RTSP (TCP) can be selected.
Buffering Time: Buffering time can be set for a number between 0-90 times 1/30 seconds, or a
range of 1-3 seconds.
oViewer OSD Setup:
Resolution: Toggle OSD Resolution ON/OFF.
Date/Time: Toggle OSD Date/Time ON/OFF.
Event State: Toggle OSD Event State ON/OFF.

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4.4.2 Privacy Mask
The IP Camera can support the privacy mask feature so a portion of the frame can be blocked based on personal
preference of legal requirements. Select the Area and Color and click Save. Note: if the privacy mask is set, the
analog output is automatically toggled off.