Speco VIP2C1N User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VIP2C1N /
VIP2C1P
HD Mini Cube
Network Camera
Please read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy for future reference.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PROCUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECT
THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENNINGS ON THE
EQUIPMENT.
APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED ON THEAPPARATUS.
CAUTION
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FCC INFORMATION :THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE
LIMITS FOR A CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS
ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN A
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES AND CAN RADIATE RADIO
FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
INSTRUCTIONS, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. HOWEVER,
THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT INTERFERENCE WILL NOT OCCUR IN APARTICULAR INSTALLATION.
IF THIS EQUIPMENT DOES CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO OR TELEVISOION
RECEPTION, WHICH CAN BE DETERMINED BY TURNING THE EQUIPMENT OFF AND ON, THE USER IS
ENCOURAGED TO TRY TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING
MEASURES:
-- REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA.
-- INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND RECEIVER.
-- CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AND OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM THAT TO WHICH
THE RECEIVER IS CONNECTED.
-- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AND EXPERIENCED RADIO/TV TECHNICIAN FOR HELP
CAUTION:CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY
RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.
THIS CLASS B DIGITALAPPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
TO COMPLY WITH RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, THE ANTENNA USED FOR THIS
TRANSMITTER MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATION DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 20cm
(7.9in) FROM ALL PERSONS AND MUST NOT BE CO-LOCATED OR OPERATING IN CONJUNCTION
WITH ANY OTHER ANTENNA OR TRANSMITTER.
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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 apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any 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 other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. CAUTION – 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 QRE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
16. Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2
power source only.
17. ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.
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Contents
1. Description ------------------------------------------------------------------6
1.1 Components - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6
1.2 Key Features- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6
1.3 Over View ---- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8
2. Installation ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9
2.1 Connection ---- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
2.2 Network Connection and IP Assignment ---------------------------------------------------------- 11
3. Operation -------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
3.1 Access from a browser --------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
3.2 Access from the internet------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13
3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection------------------------------------------- 13
3.4 Live View Page ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
3.5 Network Camera Setup-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
3.5.1 Basic Configuration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
1) Users------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 17
2) Network -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
3) Video & Image ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19
4) Audio------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21
5) Date & Time --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
3.5.2 Video & Image---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
3.5.3 Audio--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
3.5.4 Event---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
1) Event-In -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
2) Event-Out ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36
3) Event Map------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 46
3.5.5 System ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 47
1) Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
2) Security--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
3) Date & Time --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
4) Network -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
5) Language------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66
6) Maintenance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
7) Support--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66
3.5.6 About --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 69
3.6 Playback----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------70
3.7 Help ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 72
3.8 Resetting to the factory default settings------------------------------------------------------------- 73
4. Appendix -------------------------------------------------------------------- 74
4.1 Troubleshooting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74
4.2 Preventive Maintenance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75
4.3 Product Specification ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 76
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1. Description
The Network Camera supports the network service for a sensor image with progressive scan, which
can be monitored on a real-time screen regardless of distances and locations. By using its dedicated
program, many users are able to have an access to the Network Camera at once or a single user can
monitor various network cameras at the same time. It also enables users to play, store and retrieve a
monitoring image by using a PC. All the settings and real-time monitoring screens are also provided
through an access to the web.
The Network Camera is fully featured for security surveillance and remote monitoring needs. It is
based on the DSP compression chip, and makes it available on the network as real-time, full frame
rate Motion JPEG and H.264 (or MPEG-4) video streams.
1.1 Components
The system comes with the following components:
Cube Camera Installation CD Installation Guide Stand Adaptor
NOTE: Check your package to make sure that you received the complete system, including all
components shown above.
1.2 Key Features
• Brilliant video quality
The Network Camera offers the highly efficient H.264 video compression, which drastically
reduces bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising image quality. Motion JPEG
is also supported for increased flexibility.
• Dual or triple streams
The Network Camera can deliver dual or triple video streams simultaneously at full frame rate in
all resolutions up to 2M(1600 x 1200) using Motion JPEG and H.264 (or MPEG-4). This means
that several video streams can be configured with different compression formats, resolutions and
frame rates for different needs.
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• Image setting adjustment
The Network Camera also enables users to adjust image settings such as contrast, brightness
and saturation to improve images before encoding takes place.
• Intelligent video capabilities
The Network Camera includes intelligent capabilities such as enhanced video motion detection.
The network camera’s external inputs and outputs can be connected to devices such as sensors
and relays, enabling the system to react to alarms and activate lights or open/close doors.
• Micro-SD Recording support
The Network Camera also supports a micro-SD memory slot for local recording with removable
storage.
• Improved Security
The Network Camera logs all user access, and lists currently connected users. Also, its full frame
rate video can be provided over HTTPS.
• PIR Sensor (Full- featured model only)
Complementing the video motion detection capability of the cameras, the camera additionally
integrates a PIR Sensor for detecting movements - even in the dark.
• Illuminations (Full-featured model only)
The camera offers a white LED for illuminating the scene automatically at an event or when
requested by the user.
• Microphone and speaker (Full-featured model only)
The camera provides two-way audio support with integrated microphone and speaker, allowing
remote listening in on an area as well as communication with persons entering the scene. An
event can trigger the sound of an audio clip, stored in the camera, to be emitted through the
speaker.
• Megapixel Resolution
2 Megapixel, Max 15fps@1600x1200
• PoE (Full-featured model only)
The camera can be powered through PoE, which simplifies installation since only one cable is
needed for carrying power, as well as video controls.
• ONVIF
This is a global interface standard that makes it easier for end users, integrators, consultants,
and manufacturers to take advantage of the possibilities offered by network video technology.
ONVIF enables interoperability between different vendor products, increased flexibility, reduced
cost, and future-proof systems.
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1.3 Overview
• Front View
[BASICMODEL] [FULL-FEATUREDMODEL]
• Rear View
NO Name Description
1 PIR Sensor(option) The camera is equipped with a PIR Sensor that has a maximum range of
5 meters for detecting movement in the dark.
2 Microphone/Speaker
(option)
The camera is equipped with a Microphone and Speaker. Two-way audio
support allows for remote users to listen in on an area and communicate
with visitors or intruders.
3 Light(option) The camera is equipped with White LED that illuminates the scene.
4 Network Connector Ethernet, RJ-45 port compatible with 10/100Mbps. Modular Jack
5 Power Connector For connection of the 5V power adapter (included).
6 Reset Button Press and hold the Reset Button for one second using a paper clip or thin
object. Wait for the camera to reboot.
7 WPS Button WPS(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Button, it finds and connects a wireless AP
device automatically.
8 Network LED (Green) Steady for connection to a 100Mbit/s network. Flashes for network
activity.
9 Power LED (Green) Steady green for normal operation or booting.
Flashes green during firmware upgrade.
10 Status LED (Red) Steady red for failed upgrade or booting.
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Camera Dimension
Dimensions Unit: inch
2. Installation
2.1 Connection
• Connecting to the RJ-45
Connect a standard RJ-45 cable to the network port of the network camera. Generally a
cross-over cable is used for directly connection to PC, while a direct cable is used for connection
to a hub.
Micro SD memory slot
Insert the SD memory card.
• Connecting the Power
Connect the supplied DC 5V power adaptor to the camera.
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• Connecting the Wireless using WPS button (Basic featured model only)
The camera supports the wireless function.
Follow steps for a proper operation.
1. Make sure your AP (Access Point) and Operating System support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
functions. WPS enables easy setup with compatible APs.
2. Press the WPS button on the camera for more 2 seconds. You can then see the Status LED is
blinking.
3. Press and hold down the WPS button on your AP (some router/AP will have a virtual button on
their management software instead). Refer to your AP's documentation for details using its WPS
functions
When WPS configuration is done, wireless connectivity will be established and the security
encryption, such as WEP or WPA-PSK, will be synchronized with the AP.
As for IP setting, the camera's use of DHCP or static IP is determined by your configuration on the
network camera via the web- based configuration of firmware. The camera's default is DHCP.
Notes:
1. WPS may not work if your AP is configured with a "hidden" SSID.
2. If any WPS-enabled AP is not detected, the camera will search APs for 60 seconds after
pressing the WPS button, and if the camera still can not detect an AP after 1 minute, the
wireless setup will be cancelled.
3. If a camera is assigned with a fixed IP outside the AP's network segment, wireless setup will
fail.
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2.2 Network Connection and IP assignment
The Network Camera supports the operation through the network. When a camera is first connected
to the network it has no IP address. So, it is necessary to allocate an IP address to the device with the
“Speco Manager” utility on the CD. (Default IP 192.168.30.220)
1. Connect the Network Camera / device to the network and power up.
2. Start Speco Manager utility (Start>All programs>Speco Manager>Speco Manager), the main
window will be displayed, after a short while any network devices connected to the network will
be displayed in the list.
3. Select the camera on the list and click right button of the mouse. You can see the pop-up menu
below.
4. Select Assign IP. You cam see a Assign IP window. Enter the required IP address.
Note: For more information, refer to the Speco Manager User’s Manual.
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3. Operation
The Network Camera can be used with Windows operating system and browsers. The recommended
browsers are Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera and Google Chrome with Windows.
NOTE:To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX
controls.
3.1 Access from a browser
1. Start a browser (Internet Explorer).
2. Enter the IP address or host name of the Network Camera in the Location/Address field of your
browser.
3. You can see a starting page. Click Live View or Setup to enter web page.
4. The network camera’s Live View page appears in your browser.
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3.2. Access from the internet
Access from the internet once connected, the Network Camera is accessible on your local network
(LAN). To access the network camera from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to
allow incoming data traffic to the network camera. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which
will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the network camera. This is
enabled from Setup > System > Network > NAT.
For more information, please see “3.5.5 System>Network>NAT” of User’s Manual.
3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection
To gain access to the product, the password for the default administrator user must be set. This is
done in the “Admin Password” dialog, which is displayed when the network camera is accessed for the
setup at the first time. Enter your admin name and password, set by the administrator.
Note: The default administrator username is admin and password is 1234. If the password is lost, the
Network Camera must be reset to the factory default settings. See “3.8 Resetting to the Factory
Default Settings” for more details.
To prevent network eavesdropping when setting the admin password, this can be done via an
encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS certificate (see note below).
To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the first dialog shown below.
To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, see “3.5.5 System >Security>HTTPS”.
Note: HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt the traffic between
web browsers and servers. The HTTPS certificate controls the encrypted exchange of information.
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3.4 Live View Page
The live view page comes in several screen modes: 1600x1200, 1280x1024, 1280x720, 800x600,
704x480(576), 640x480, 352x240(288), and 320x240. Users are allowed to select the most suitable
one out of those modes. Please, adjust the mode in accordance with your PC specifications and
monitoring purposes.
1) General
controls
LiveViewPage Search&PlaybackPage SetupPage HelpPage
The video drop-down list allows you to select a customized or pre-programmed
video stream on the live view page. Stream profiles are configured under Setup > Basic
Configuration > Video & Image. For more information, please see “3.5.1 Basic Configuration >
Video & Image” of User’s Manual.
Theresolutiondrop-downlistallowsyoutoselectthemostsuitableone
out of video resolutions to be displayed on live view page.
Theprotocoldrop-downlistallowsyoutoselectwhichcombinationof
protocols and methods to use depends on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of
your network.
2) Control
toolbar
The live viewer toolbar is available in the web browser page only. It displays the following
buttons:
The Stop button stops the video stream being played. Pressing the key again toggles the
start and stop. The Start button connects to the network camera or start playing a
video stream.
The Pause button pause the video stream being played.
The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the current image. The location where the
image is saved can be specified.
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The digital zoom activates a zoom-in or zoom-out function for video image on the live
screen.
The Full Screen button causes the video image to fill the entire screen area. No other
windows will be visible. Press the 'Esc' button on the computer keyboard to cancel full
screen view.
The Manual Trigger button activates a pop-up window to manually start or stop the event.
Use this scale to control the volume of the speakers.
Use this scale to control the volume of the microphone.
Use this scale to control the volume of the speakers and microphones.
3) Video Streams
The network camera provides several images and video stream formats. Your requirements and
the properties of your network will determine the type you use.
The Live View page in network camera provides access to H.264, MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG video
streams, and to the list of available video streams. Other applications and clients can also access
these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page.
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3.5 Network Camera Setup
This section describes how to configure the network camera, and is intended for product
Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools; and Operators, who have access
to the settings for Basic, Live View, Video & Image, Audio, Event, and System Configuration.
You can configure the network camera by clicking Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live View
page. Click on this page to access the online help that explains the setup tools
When accessing the Network Camera for the first
time, the “Admin Password” dialog appears.
Enter your admin name and password, set by the
administrator.
Note: If the password is lost, the Network
Camera must be reset to the factory default
settings. See “3.8 Resetting to the Factory
Default Settings”.
3.5.1 Basic Configuration
You can see the device information in this information page.
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1) Users
User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these
user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that
anybody may access the Live View page, as described below:
The user list displays the authorized users and user groups (levels):
User Group Authority
Guest Provides the lowest level of access, which only allows access to the
Live View page.
Operator An operator can view the Live View page, create and modify events, and adjust certain other settings. Operators have no access
to System Options.
Administrator An administrator has unrestricted access to the Setup tools and can
determine the registration of all other users.
Enable anonymous viewer login: Check the box to use the webcasting features. Refer to
“3.5.2 Video & Image” for more details.
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2) Network
The network camera supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled
simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. When using IPv4, the IP address for
the network camera can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address can be set manually.
If IPv6 is enabled, the network camera receives an IP address according to the configuration in the
network router. There is also the option of using the Internet Dynamic DNS Service. For more
information on setting the Network, please see Setup> System>Security>Network.
• Obtain IP address via DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol
that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP
addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although a DHCP server is mostly
used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known IP
address for a particular MAC address.
• Use the following IP address - To use a static IP address for the Network Camera,
check the radio button and then make the following settings:
- IP address - Specify a unique IP address for your Network Camera.
- Subnet mask - Specify the mask for the subnet the Network Camera is located on.
- Default router - Specify the IP address of the default router (gateway) used for
connecting devices attached to different networks and network segments.
Notes:
1. DHCP should only be enabled if using dynamic IP address notification, or if your DHCP server can
update a DNS server, which then allows you to access the Network Camera by name (host name).
If DHCP is enabled and you cannot access the unit, you may have to reset it to the factory
default settings and then perform the installation again.
2. The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled two minutes after the unit is started, or
as soon as an IP address is set.
3. Pinging the unit is still possible when this service is disabled.
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3) Video & Image
• Sensor Setting
- Capture Mode:
Choose Capture Mode you wish to use from the drop-down list:
*1600x1200 Max 15fps: Capture resolution is 1600x1200 and Maximum frame is 15.
*1280x720 Max 30fps: Capture resolution is 1280x720 and Maximum frame is 30.
*800x600 Max 30fps: Capture resolution is 800x600 and Maximum frame is 30.
Note: Maximum frame rate for each Stream is restricted under the one of the Capture Mode.
• Stream1 Setting
- Codec:
The codec settings are separated into MPEG4 and H.264.
H.264 is also known as MPEG-4 Part 10. This is the new generation compression standard
for digital video. This function offers higher video resolution than Motion JPEG or MPEG-4 at
the same bit rate and bandwidth, or the same quality video at a lower bit rate.
- Profile:
There are 4 pre-programmed stream profiles available for quick set-up.
Choose the form of video encoding you wish to use from the drop-down list:
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* H.264 MP(Main Profile):
Primarily for low-cost applications that requires additional error robustness, this profile is
used rarely in videoconferencing and mobile applications, it does add additional error
resilience tools to the Constrained Baseline Profile. The importance of this profile is fading
after the Constrained Baseline Profile has been defined.
* H.264 BP(Base Profile):
Originally intended as the mainstream consumer profile for broadcast and storage
applications, the importance of this profile faded when the High profile was developed for
those applications.
* MPEG4 SP(Simple Profile):
Mostly aimed for use in situations where low bit rate and low resolution are mandated by
other conditions of the applications, like network bandwidth, device size etc.
- Resolution:
It enables users to determine a basic screen size when having an access through the Web
Browser or PC program. The screen size control comes in seven modes like 1600x1200,
1280x1024, 1280x720, 800x600, 640x480, 352x240, and 320x240. Users can reset the
selected screen size anytime while monitoring the screen on a real-time basis.
- Bitrate control:
Limiting the maximum bit rate helps control the bandwidth used by the H.264 or MPEG-4
video stream. Leaving the Maximum bit rate as unlimited maintains consistently good image
quality but increases bandwidth usage when there is more activity in the image. Limiting the
bit rate to a defined value prevents excessive bandwidth usage, but images are lost when
the limit is exceeded.
Note that the maximum bit rate can be used for both variable and constant bit rates.
The bit rate can be set as Variable Bit Rate (VBR) or Constant Bit Rate (CBR). VBR adjusts
the bit rate according to the image complexity, using up bandwidth for increased activity in
the image, and less for lower activity in the monitored area.
CBR allows you to set a fixed target bitrate that consumes a predictable amount of
bandwidth. As the bit rate would usually need to increase for increased image activity, but in
this case cannot, the frame rate and image quality are affected negatively. To partly
compensate for this, it is possible to prioritize either the frame rate or the image quality
whenever the bit rate needs to be increased. Not setting a priority means the frame rate and
image quality are equally affected.
- Frame rate:
Upon the real-time play, users should select a frame refresh rate per second. If the rate is
high, the image will become smooth. On the other hand, if the rate is low, the image will not
be natural but it can reduce a network load.
- GOP size:
Select the GOP(Group of Picture) size. If users want to have a high quality of fast image one
by one, please decrease the value. For the purpose of general monitoring, please do not
change a basic value. Such act may cause a problem to the system performance. For the
details of GOP setting, please contact the service center.
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