Orion COMPACT BULLET IP CAMERA User manual

H.264 IP
CAMERA
USER MANUAL
MODEL: COMPACT BULLET 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
1. Product Features ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
2. Installation................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
3. Accessing the Camera...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Access from a Browser.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Accessing the IP Camera from the Internet .......................................................................................................................................................................................7
3.3 Adjusting the Image...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.4 Live View............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.5 Video Stream Types ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.6 How to Stream H.264.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
4. Setup.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Analog Output ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
4.2 Video................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
4.2.1 Codec................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
4.2.2 Camera .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
4.3 Live ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
4.3.1 Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
4.3.2 Privacy Mask.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.4 FTP...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
4.4.1 Config ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
4.4.2 Event ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
4.4.3 Periodical..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
4.5 Event................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.5.1 Motion..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.5.2 Tamper Detection.............................................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.5.3 Mapping ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.6 Network...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
4.6.1 IP Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
4.6.2 Service Port ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
4.6.3 RTP ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
4.6.4 E-mail ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
4.6.5 DDNS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
4.6.6 UPnP.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
4.7 System .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.7.1 User..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.7.2 Date/Time ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.7.3 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
4.7.4 Information ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
5. Accessory List & Dimensions..................................................................................................................................................................................................................27

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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. Assemble the sun visor and connect all cables:
a. Connect the IP Camera to the network using a shielded network cable.
2. Ports and Buttons:
a. Adjust the IP Camera lens up/down/left/right to fit the desired position.
b. Analog video output is for the service monitor.

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3. Ceiling Mount:
4. Surface 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. See chart below for support resolutions:
First Stream
Second Stream
1920x1080
704x480
640x480
640x360
640x352
352x288
352x240
320x240
-
1280x1024
704x480
640x480
640x360
352x288
352x240
320x240
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-
1024x768
704x480
640x480
640x360
352x288
352x240
320x240
-
-
1280x720
1280x720
704x576
704x480
640x480
640x360
352x288
352x240
320x240
704x576
704x576
640x480
640x360
352x288
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-
-
-
704x480
704x480
640x480
640x360
352x240
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-
-
-
640x480
640x480
320x240
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-
-
-
-
-
640x360
640x360
320x240
-
-
-
-
-
-
352x288
352x288
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
352x240
352x240
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-
-
-
-
-
-
320x240
320x240
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-
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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, 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.
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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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.
Adaptive IR: if set ON, IR brightness changes according to the lighting conditions.
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 Live
4.3.1 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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4.3.2 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.

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4.4 FTP
4.4.1 Config
This section is provided to set-up a FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server so the IP Camera can send recorded
images to the server.
oServer Configuration:
FTP Server: Enable or Disable the FTP Server function for downloading recorded images.
oClient Configuration:
Server IP: Enter the desired FTP Server’s IP address.
Port: Enter the desired FTP Server’s Port number. Default: 21, Range 1025-65535.
User name: Enter the FTP Server client user name.
Password: Enter the FTP Server client password
Send Mode: Choose whether the send mode is Active or Passive.

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4.4.2 Event
This page is for configuring whether or not to send images to an FTP server when an event occurs.
oEvent FTP Sending:
FTP Sending: Choose whether to Enable or Disable this function.
Directory: Input the desired file path on the FTP server for the uploaded images.
File Prefix: Input the desired file name prefix (for example, alm_).
FTP Send Mapping: Choose whether to upload images for Motion event.
Effective Period: Choose whether to always upload images when an event occurs or during a
user-defined schedule.

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4.4.3 Periodical
This page is for configuring whether or not to periodically upload images from the camera to an FTP server.
oPeriodical FTP Sending:
FTP Sending: Choose whether to Enable or Disable this function.
Directory: Input the desired file path on the FTP server for the uploaded images.
File Prefix: Input the desired file name prefix (for example, per_).
Interval: Choose the desired image upload interval, from 10 seconds to 1 hour.
Effective Period: Choose whether to always upload images when an event occurs or during a
user-defined schedule.

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4.5 Event
4.5.1 Motion
This page is designed to allow for different motion areas to be selected and saved. Select an area and use the
mouse to click and drag the desired area, then click Save.
4.5.2 Tamper Detection
This page allows for the setup of tamper detection in order to receive alerts if the camera is being blocked or
tampered with in some other way. It can be set to OFF, LOW, MID, or HIGH.

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4.5.3 Mapping
This page is designed to allow a user to select whether or not to have an e-mail notification be sent to specified
users if a motion event occurs.
4.6 Network
4.6.1 IP Setup
This page allows for current network settings to be configured, specifically the IP Camera’s IP address. The IP
Camera supports IP version 4, which allows the IP address to be set automatically via DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) or manually via a Static IP address. DNS (Domain Name Service) configuration provides
the translation of host names to IP addresses on the network. If the DHCP server can update the DNS server, it is
possible to access the IP Camera by a host name which is always the same, regardless of the IP address. The 1st
DNS is the IP address of the primary DNS server on the network and the 2nd DNS is the IP address of the
secondary DNS server, which is used if the primary DNS server is unavailable.
By default, the IP Camera is set to get the IP address from the DHCP server and UPnP is enabled. If the network
has a DHCP server and the UPnP function is enabled on a PC, it is possible to find the IP Camera in “My Network”.

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If a DHCP server is not available on the network, please assign the IP address as follows:
oExecute Admintool.exe and click the ‘Search’button.
oSelect the camera after it appears in the camera list.
oType in all of the network information.
oClick the ‘Apply’button and the settings will appear in the list.
oClick the ‘Setting’button to set network information for the IP Camera.
When you double-click the camera in the list, the default web browser (Internet Explorer or compatible
equivalent) will open and automatically connect to the IP Camera.