XONTEL S20P User manual
S20P IP HD Camera User Manual
Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate
to contact XonTel.
This Manual explains how to use and manage XonTel S20P IP Camera on your network. Previous
experience of networking will be of use when using the products. Please read this manual carefully
before operation and retain it for future reference.
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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger
or property loss. The precaution measures are divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”
Warnings: Serious injury or death may be caused if any of these warnings is neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may be caused if any of these cautions are neglected.
Warnings: Please follow these safeguards to
prevent injury or death.
Cautions: Please follow these safeguards to
prevent potential injury or material damage.
Warnings
This installation must be conducted by a qualified service person and should strictly
comply with the electrical safety regulations of the local region
To avoid risk of fire and electric shock, do keep the product away from rain and moisture
before installed.
Do not touch components such as heat sinks, power regulators, and processors, which
may be hot
Source with DC 12V or POE
Please make sure the plug is firmly inserted into the power socket
When the product is installed on a wall or ceiling, the device should be firmlyfixed
If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera by yourself
Cautions
Make sure that the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera
Do not store or install the device in extremely hot or cold temperatures, dusty or damp
locations, and do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation
Only use components and parts recommended by manufacturer
Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock
To prevent heat accumulation, do not block air circulation around the camera
Laser beams may damage image sensors. The surface of image sensors should not be
exposed to where a laser beam equipment is used
Use a blower to remove dust from the lens cover
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surface of the camera. Stubborn stains can be removed
using a soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of detergent solution, then wipe dry
Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners as they may damage the
surface finishes
Save the package to ensure availability of shipping containers for future transportation
EU Conformity Statement
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed
of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return
this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment,
or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product
documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this
symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or
Mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated
collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
Table of Contents
Chapter I Product Description.............................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Product Overview.................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Key Features............................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Hardware Overview ................................................................................................................ 7
1.4 System Requirements.............................................................................................................. 8
Chapter II Network Connection ........................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Setting the Camera over the LAN............................................................................................ 9
2.1.1 Connect the Camera to the PC Directly ........................................................................ 9
2.1.2 Connect via a Switch or a Router.................................................................................. 9
2.2 Dynamic IP Connection ........................................................................................................... 9
Chapter III Accessing the Network Camera........................................................................................ 10
3.1 Assigning An IP Address ........................................................................................................ 10
3.1.1 Assign An IP Address via Browser ............................................................................... 11
3.2 Accessing from the Web Browser ......................................................................................... 13
Chapter IV System Operation Guide.................................................................................................. 16
4.1 Live Video.............................................................................................................................. 16
4.2 Playback ................................................................................................................................ 18
4.3 Basic Settings......................................................................................................................... 20
4.3.1 Video ........................................................................................................................... 20
4.3.2 Image........................................................................................................................... 21
4.3.3 Audio ........................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.4 Network....................................................................................................................... 26
4.3.5 Date&Time .................................................................................................................. 30
4.4 Advanced Settings................................................................................................................. 31
4.4.1 Alarm........................................................................................................................... 31
4.4.2 Storage ........................................................................................................................ 36
4.4.3 Security........................................................................................................................ 40
4.4.4 SIP................................................................................................................................ 42
4.4.5 Logs ............................................................................................................................. 45
4.5 System ........................................................................................................................................ 46
4.6 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 47
Chapter V Services.............................................................................................................................. 48
Chapter I Product Description
1.1
Product Overview
XonTel provides a consistent range of cost-effective and reliable network cameras to fully meet
your requirements. Based on embedded Linux operating system, XonTel network cameras could
be easily accessed and managed either locally or remotely with great reliability. With built-in
high-performance DSP video processing modules, the cameras pride on low power consumption
and high stability. They support H.264/MJPEG video compression algorithm and industry-leading
HD dual-stream technology to achieve the highest level of video image quality under the limited
network resources. It is fully functional, supporting for flexible and comprehensive alarm linkage
mechanism, day and night auto switch, smart PTZ control and privacy masking, etc.
In practical applications, XonTel network cameras could either work independently in the LAN, or
be networked to form a powerful safety monitoring system. It is widely used in fields such as
finance, education, industrial production, civil defense, health care for security’s sake.
1.2
Key Features
Based on Linux OS with high reliability
H.264/MJPEG video compression capability
Support POE
Support Video Content Analysis
ICR filter with auto switch, true day/night
Built-in WEB server, support IE/ Firefox/ Chrome/ Safari browser
UPnP protocol for the easy management of IPC
Support DDNS
Motion Detection, Privacy Masking and Network Fault Detection
FTP upload, SMTP upload, SD card record and SIP phone
G.711/AAC audio compression capability
Alarm I/O(built-in for pro bullet and box cameras, optional for dome cameras)
Real-time video electronic amplification
Three-privilege levels of users for flexible management
Micro SD card local storage support, expand the edge storage
1.3
Hardware Overview
Lens Ethernet Port (PoE)
Error LED Indicator
Power LED Indicator
Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot
Figure 1-3-1 S20P Network Camera
Note:
1) Error LED Indicator: Error LED Indicator is on when the device starts up or runserror.
2) Reset Button: Press “Reset” button for 5 seconds, then the device will be restored to factory
default.
3) Only PoE is available for power supply.
Press Button
Reset
1.4
System Requirements
Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/Server 2000/Server 2008
CPU: 1.66GHz or higher
RAM: 1G or higher
Graphic memory: 128MB or more
Internet protocol: TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6)
Web Browsers: Internet Explorer 8.0 and above version, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari.
Chapter II Network Connection
2.1
Setting the Camera over the LAN
Connecting the camera to a switch or a router is the most common connection method. The
camera must be assigned an IP address that is compatible with its LAN.
2.1.1 Connect the Camera to the PC Directly
In this method, only the computer connected to the camera will be able to view the camera. The
camera must be assigned a compatible IP address to the computer.
2.1.2 Connect via a Switch or a Router
In this method, the IP network camera will connect the network over the LAN via the switch or router.
2.2
Dynamic IP Connection
Connecting the network camera via a router
Step1: Connect the network camera to a router;
Step2: On the camera, assign a LAN IP address, the Subnet mask and the Gateway;
Step3: On the router, set port forwarding. E.g. 80, 8000 and 554 ports. The steps for port
forwarding vary depending on different routers. Please look up the router's user manual for
assistance with port forwarding;
Step4: Apply a domain name from a domain name provider;
Step5: Configure the DDNS settings in the setting interface of the router;
Step6: Visit the camera via the domain name.
Chapter III Accessing the Network Camera
The camera must be assigned an IP address to be accessible.
3.1
Assigning an IP Address
The Network Camera must be assigned an IP address to be accessible. The default IP address of
S20P Network Camera is 192.168.5.190. The default user name is “admin”, and password is
“xontel”.
You can change the IP address of the camera via browser. Please connect the camera in the same
LAN of your computer.
3.1.1 Assign an IP Address via Browser
If the network segment of the computer and that of the camera are different, please follow the
steps to change the IP address:
Step1: Change the IP address of computer to 192.168.5.0 segment, here are two ways as below:
a. StartControl PanelNetwork and Internet ConnectionNetwork Connection
Local Area Connection, and double click it. (Refer to Figure 3-1-8);
Figure 3-1-1 Setting Network Segment IP Address of Computer
b. Click “Advanced”, and then click “IP settings” “IP address” “Add” (See Figure
3-1-9). In the pop-up window, enter an IP address that in the same segment with
XonTel network camera ( e.g. 192.168.5.61, but please note that this IP address
shall not conflict with the IP address on the existingnetwork);
Figure 3-1-2 Setting IP Address of Computer
Step2: Start the browser. In the address bar, enter the default IP address of the camera:
http://192.168.5.190;
Step3: Enter the user name and password when the login page appears;
Default user name: admin
Default password: xontel
Figure 3-1-3 Login
Step4: After login, please select “Configuration”“Basic Settings”“Network”“TCP/IP”. The
Network Settings page appears (Shown as below Figure);
Figure 3-1-4 IP Address of Camera
Step5: Change the IP address or other network values. Then click “Save” button;
Step6: The change of default IP address is completed.
3.2
Accessing from the Web Browser
The camera can be used with the most standard operating systems and browsers. The
recommended browsers are Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari.
Access over IE Browser
Before using the browser to get access to your camera, you need to install the MsActiveX firstly.
You can refer the steps as follows:
Step1: Launch the IE browser and enter the IP address of the camera;
Step2: Enter the User Name and Password and click “Login”;
(The default user name is “admin”, password is “xontel”)
Step3: At the first time to log in the device, the browser will prompt to install Controls, please click
“Click here to download and install controls manually” as Figure 3-2-1;
Figure 3-2-1 to download and install controls
Note：
1) During installing the controls, please keep the browsers close.
Step4: Follow the prompts to install the Controls, when it`s finished, it will pop out a window as
Figure 3-2-2. Please click “Finish” and refresh the browser, then you will see the video.
Figure 3-2-2 Finish installation
If IE9 or higher version browser is used, it is suggested that the XonTel camera web link should be
added as a trusted site. See the instructions as follows:
Step1: Start the IE9 or higher version browser, and select “Tools”“Internet Options”;
Figure 3-2-3 To add the permission
Step2: Select “Security” to “Trusted”;
Figure 3-2-4 To trust the control
Step3: Enter the IP address of the camera in the blank and click “Add”;
Figure 3-2-5 Add the website to the zone
Step4: Enter the IP address. After logging on network camera’s web GUI successfully, user is
allowed to view live video as follows.
Figure 3-2-6 Live View Interface
Chapter IV System Operation Guide
4.1
Live Video
After logging in the network camera web GUI successfully, user is allowed to view live video as
follows.
Figure 4-1-1 Live view interface
Table 4-1-1 Description of the buttons
No.
Parameter
Description
1
Image Adjustment
Brightness: Adjust the Brightness of the scene
Contrast: Adjust the color and light contrast
Saturation: Adjust the Saturation of the image. Higher
Saturation makes colors appear more "pure" while
lower one appears more “wash-out”
Sharpness: Adjust the Sharpness of image. Higher
Sharpness sharps the pixel boundary and makes the
image looks “more clear”
Noise Reduction Level: Adjust the noise reduction level
Default: Restore brightness, contrast and saturation to
default settings
Click to access the configuration page
2
Choose the Stream （Primary/Secondary/Tertiary to
show on the current video window
3
Only available for camera whose software version is
43 or above
Web Components: Support Firefox, Safari, Chrome
(Chrome version 44 or below); need to install the
component to display the view;
MJPEG: Support to display the view on Firefox, Safari,
Chrome (Chrome version 45 or above);
(NOTE: IE choose Web Components mode for default, in
this case, it will not show the options)
4
TCP: More reliable connection;
UDP: More instantaneous connection, but if you cannot
get the live view successfully, please turn into TCP
connection;
5
Least Delay: The most instantaneous mode;
Balanced: A balanced mode between Least Delay and
Best Fluency, maintains the fluency while keeps an
acceptable delay;
Best Fluency: The most fluent mode;
6
Window size
Click to display images at a window size
7
Real size
Click to display images at a real size
8
Full Screen
Click to display images at full-screen
9
Recording
When recording, the icon will turn red
10
Alarm
When an alarm of Smart Event was triggered, the icon
appears
11
Alarm
When an alarm of Motion Detection was triggered,
the icon appears
12
Alarm
Except for the two kinds of alarms above, when other
alarms were triggered, the icon appears
Adjust the Zoom length of the lens （Only work when
your camera is equipped with motorized lens）
Adjust
focus
of
the
len
（
s
Only
work
when
your
camera
is
equipped with motorized lens）
Adjust the size of Iris（Only work when your camera is
equipped with P-Iris）
Auxiliary Focus and Lens Initialization（Only work when
your camera is equipped with motorized lens）
Adjust iris automatically if check this box （Only work
when your camera is equipped with P-Iris）
14
/
Start/Stop live view
15
Capture
Click to capture the current image and save to the
configured path. The default path is
C:VMS\+-1\ IMAGE-MANUAL
16
/
Start Recording
Click to start recording video and save to the configured
path. The default path is C:VMS\+-1\MS_Record. Click
again to stop recording
17
Play Audio
Enable Audio Input/Output. It can also be set in Audio
configuration page
18
Saving Path Settings
Set the saving path for captured images and video
recordings of operating on the live view
19
Enable Digital Zoom
When enabled, you can zoom in in a specific area of
video image with your mouse wheel
20
Start Talking
When it is enabled, you can start real-time talking.
4.2
Playback
This section explains how to view the recorded video files stored in SD cards.
Step1: Click [Playback] on the menu bar to enter playback interface;
Figure 4-2-1 Playback interface
Step2: Click the date button, choose the date when date window pops up;
Note:
Figure 4-2-2 Search Video
1) The date with bright red means current date; one with a dark red number and white background
means weekend day; one with a dark red number and blue background means that the date is
selected now.
Step3: Click to play the video files found on this date.
The toolbar on the button of playback interface can be used to control playing progress.
Figure 4-2-3 Playback Toolbar
Table 4-2-1 Description of the buttons
Button
Operation
Play
Pause
Stop
Speed Down
Speed Up
/
Audio On/Off
Search
Go To
/
Time Narrow/Expand
/
Start/Stop Recording
Snapshot
/
Zoom On/Off
Full Screen
Note:
1) Drag the progress bar with the mouse to locate the exact playback point. You can also input the
time and click to locate the playback point in the Set Playback Time filed. You can also
click
/
to zoom out/in the progress bar.
Figure 4-2-4 Set Payback Time
4.3
Basic Settings
4.3.1 Video
Stream parameters can be set in this module, adapting to different network environments and
demands.
Primary Stream Settings
Figure 4-3-1 Primary Stream Settings
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