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Contents
Chapter 1 System Requirement .................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 2 Device Activation and Accessing ................................................................................. 2
2.1 Activate the Device via SADP ................................................................................................. 2
2.2 Activate the Device via Browser ............................................................................................. 2
2.3 Login ...................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3.1 Plug-in Installation ........................................................................................................ 3
2.3.2 Admin Password Recovery ............................................................................................ 4
2.3.3 Illegal Login Lock ........................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Live View .................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Live View Parameters ............................................................................................................. 6
3.1.1 Start and Stop Live View ............................................................................................... 6
3.1.2 Aspect Ratio .................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.3 Live View Stream Type .................................................................................................. 6
3.1.4 Select the Third-Party Plug-in ....................................................................................... 6
3.1.5 Light .............................................................................................................................. 7
3.1.6 Count Pixel .................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.7 Start Digital Zoom ......................................................................................................... 7
3.1.8 Auxiliary Focus .............................................................................................................. 7
3.1.9 Lens Initialization .......................................................................................................... 8
3.1.10 Lens Parameters Adjustment ...................................................................................... 8
3.1.11 Conduct 3D Positioning ............................................................................................... 9
3.2 Set Transmission Parameters ................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 4 Video and Audio ....................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Video Settings ...................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.1 Stream Type ................................................................................................................ 11
4.1.2 Video Type .................................................................................................................. 11

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4.1.3 Resolution ................................................................................................................... 11

4.1.4 Bitrate Type and Max. Bitrate ..................................................................................... 12
4.1.5 Video Quality .............................................................................................................. 12
4.1.6 Frame Rate .................................................................................................................. 12
4.1.7 Video Encoding ........................................................................................................... 12
4.1.8 Smoothing ................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Audio Settings ...................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.1 Audio Encoding ........................................................................................................... 15
4.2.2 Audio Input ................................................................................................................. 15
4.2.3 Audio Output .............................................................................................................. 15
4.2.4 Environmental Noise Filter .......................................................................................... 15
4.3 Two-way Audio .................................................................................................................... 15
4.4 ROI ....................................................................................................................................... 16
4.4.1 Set ROI ........................................................................................................................ 16
4.5 Set Target Cropping .............................................................................................................. 17
4.6 Display Info. on Stream ........................................................................................................ 17
4.7 Display Settings .................................................................................................................... 17
4.7.1 Scene Mode ................................................................................................................ 18
4.7.2 Image Parameters Switch ............................................................................................ 23
4.7.3 Video Standard ........................................................................................................... 24
4.7.4 Local Video Output ..................................................................................................... 24
4.8 OSD ...................................................................................................................................... 24
4.9 Set Privacy Mask .................................................................................................................. 25
4.10 Overlay Picture ................................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 5 Video Recording and Picture Capture ........................................................................ 26
5.1 Storage Settings ................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.1 Memory Card .............................................................................................................. 26
5.1.2 Set FTP ........................................................................................................................ 28

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5.1.3 Set NAS ....................................................................................................................... 29

5.1.4 eMMC Protection ........................................................................................................ 30
5.1.5 Set Cloud Storage ........................................................................................................ 30
5.2 Video Recording ................................................................................................................... 31
5.2.1 Record Automatically .................................................................................................. 31
5.2.2 Record Manually ......................................................................................................... 33
5.2.3 Playback and Download Video .................................................................................... 33
5.3 Capture Configuration .......................................................................................................... 34
5.3.1 Capture Automatically ................................................................................................ 34
5.3.2 Capture Manually ........................................................................................................ 34
5.3.3 View and Download Picture ........................................................................................ 35
Chapter 6 Event and Alarm ....................................................................................................... 36
6.1 Set Motion Detection ........................................................................................................... 36
6.1.1 Expert Mode ............................................................................................................... 36
6.1.2 Normal Mode .............................................................................................................. 37
6.2 Set Video Tampering Alarm ................................................................................................. 38
6.3 Set Alarm Input .................................................................................................................... 39
6.4 Set Exception Alarm ............................................................................................................. 40
6.5 Set Video Quality Diagnosis ................................................................................................. 40
6.6 Set Audio Exception Detection ............................................................................................ 41
6.7 Set Defocus Detection .......................................................................................................... 42
6.8 Set Scene Change Detection ................................................................................................ 42
Chapter 7 Arming Schedule and Alarm Linkage ......................................................................... 43
7.1 Set Arming Schedule ............................................................................................................ 43
7.2 Linkage Method Settings ...................................................................................................... 43
7.2.1 Trigger Alarm Output .................................................................................................. 44
7.2.2 FTP/NAS/Memory Card Uploading ............................................................................. 45
7.2.3 Send Email .................................................................................................................. 45

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7.2.4 Notify Surveillance Center .......................................................................................... 46

7.2.5 Trigger Recording ........................................................................................................ 46
7.2.6 Audible Warning ......................................................................................................... 46
7.2.7 Alarm Server ............................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 8 Network Settings ...................................................................................................... 48
8.1 TCP/IP ................................................................................................................................... 48
8.2 Access to Device via Domain Name ..................................................................................... 49
8.3 Access to Device via PPPoE Dial Up Connection .................................................................. 50
8.4 SNMP ................................................................................................................................... 50
8.5 Set IEEE 802.1X .................................................................................................................... 51
8.6 Set QoS ................................................................................................................................. 51
8.7 HTTP(S) ................................................................................................................................ 52
8.8 Multicast .............................................................................................................................. 53
8.8.1 Multicast Discovery ..................................................................................................... 53
8.9 RTSP ..................................................................................................................................... 53
8.10 Set SRTP ............................................................................................................................. 54
8.11 Bonjour .............................................................................................................................. 54
8.12 WebSocket(s) ..................................................................................................................... 55
8.13 Port Mapping ..................................................................................................................... 55
8.13.1 Set Auto Port Mapping .............................................................................................. 55
8.13.2 Set Manual Port Mapping ......................................................................................... 55
8.13.3 Set Port Mapping on Router ..................................................................................... 56
8.14 Set ISUP .............................................................................................................................. 57
8.15 Access Camera via Hik-Connect ......................................................................................... 57
8.15.1 Enable Hik-Connect Service on Camera .................................................................... 58
8.15.2 Set Up Hik-Connect ................................................................................................... 59
8.15.3 Add Camera to Hik-Connect ...................................................................................... 59
8.16 Set Open Network Video Interface .................................................................................... 60

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8.17 Set SDK Service .................................................................................................................. 61

Chapter 9 System and Security ................................................................................................. 62
9.1 System Settings .................................................................................................................... 62
9.1.1 View Device Information ............................................................................................. 62
9.1.2 Time and Date ............................................................................................................. 62
9.1.3 Set RS-232 ................................................................................................................... 63
9.1.4 Set RS-485 ................................................................................................................... 64
9.1.5 Set Live View Connection ............................................................................................ 64
9.1.6 Location Settings ......................................................................................................... 64
9.1.7 View Open Source Software License ........................................................................... 65
9.2 User and Account ................................................................................................................. 65
9.2.1 Set User Account and Permission ............................................................................... 65
9.2.2 Simultaneous Login ..................................................................................................... 66
9.2.3 Online Users ................................................................................................................ 66
9.3 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 66
9.3.1 Restart ......................................................................................................................... 66
9.3.2 Upgrade ...................................................................................................................... 66
9.3.3 Restore and Default .................................................................................................... 67
9.3.4 Import and Export Configuration File ......................................................................... 67
9.3.5 Search and Manage Log .............................................................................................. 67
9.3.6 Search Security Audit Logs .......................................................................................... 68
9.3.7 SSH .............................................................................................................................. 68
9.3.8 Export Diagnose Information ...................................................................................... 68
9.4 Security ................................................................................................................................ 68
9.4.1 Set IP Address Filter .................................................................................................... 69
9.4.2 Set MAC Address Filter ............................................................................................... 69
9.4.3 Control Timeout Settings ............................................................................................ 70
9.4.4 Certificate Management ............................................................................................. 70

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9.4.5 TLS ............................................................................................................................... 73

Chapter 10 VCA Resource ......................................................................................................... 74
10.1 Set Open Platform .............................................................................................................. 74
10.2 General Settings ................................................................................................................. 74
10.2.1 Set Camera Info ......................................................................................................... 75
10.2.2 Metadata .................................................................................................................. 75
10.3 Smart Event ........................................................................................................................ 76
10.3.1 Set Intrusion Detection ............................................................................................. 76
10.3.2 Set Line Crossing Detection ....................................................................................... 77
10.3.3 Set Region Entrance Detection ................................................................................. 79
10.3.4 Set Region Exiting Detection ..................................................................................... 80
10.3.5 Set Unattended Baggage Detection .......................................................................... 82
10.3.6 Set Object Removal Detection .................................................................................. 84
10.4 Face Capture ...................................................................................................................... 85
10.4.1 Set Face Capture ....................................................................................................... 85
10.4.2 Overlay and Capture ................................................................................................. 86
10.4.3 Face Capture Algorithms Parameters ........................................................................ 87
10.4.4 Set Shield Region ...................................................................................................... 89
10.5 People Management .......................................................................................................... 89
10.5.1 Regional People Counting ......................................................................................... 90
10.5.2 Overlay and Capture ................................................................................................. 93
10.5.3 Advanced Settings ..................................................................................................... 93
10.6 People Counting ................................................................................................................. 94
10.6.1 Set People Counting Rule .......................................................................................... 94
Chapter 11 EPTZ ....................................................................................................................... 97
11.1 Patrol .................................................................................................................................. 97
11.2 Auto-Tracking ..................................................................................................................... 97
Appendix A. FAQ ...................................................................................................................... 99

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Chapter 1 System Requirement

Your computer should meet the requirements for proper visiting and operating the product.

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and above version

CPU 2.0 GHz or higher
RAM 1G or higher
Display 1024×768 resolution or higher
Web Browser For the details, see Plug-in Installation

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Chapter 2 Device Activation and Accessing

To protect the security and privacy of the user account and data, you should set a login password
to activate the device when access the device via network.

Note
Refer to the user manual of the software client for the detailed information about the client
software activation.

2.1 Activate the Device via SADP

Search and activate the online devices via SADP software.
Before You Start
Access www.hikvision.com to get SADP software to install.
Steps
1. Connect the device to network using the network cable.
2. Run SADP software to search the online devices.
3. Check Device Status from the device list, and select Inactive device.
4. Create and input the new password in the password field, and confirm the password.

Caution
We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of
8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in
order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password
regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can
better protect your product.
5. Click OK.
Device Status changes into Active.
6. Optional: Change the network parameters of the device in Modify Network Parameters.

2.2 Activate the Device via Browser

You can access and activate the device via the browser.
Steps
1. Connect the device to the PC using the network cables.
2. Change the IP address of the PC and device to the same segment.

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Note
The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.64. You can set the IP address of the PC from
192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.253 (except 192.168.1.64). For example, you can set the IP address of
the PC to 192.168.1.100.
3. Input 192.168.1.64 in the browser.
4. Set device activation password.

Caution
We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of
8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case
letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And
we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system,
resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
5. Click OK.
6. Input the activation password to log in to the device.
7. Optional: Go to Configuration → Network → Network Settings → TCP/IP to change the IP
address of the device to the same segment of your network.

2.3 Login
Log in to the device via Web browser.

2.3.1 Plug-in Installation

Certain operation systems and web browser may restrict the display and operation of the camera
function. You should install plug-in or complete certain settings to ensure normal display and
operation. For detailed restricted function, refer to the actual device.

Operating System Web Browser Operation

Windows ● Internet Explorer 10+ Follow pop-up prompts to
● Google Chrome 57 and complete plug-in installation.
earlier version
● Mozilla Firefox 52 and earlier
version
● Google Chrome 57+ Click to download and install
● Mozilla Firefox 52+ plug-in.
Mac OS ● Google Chrome 57+ Plug-in installation is not
● Mozilla Firefox 52+ required.
● Mac Safari 16+

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Operating System Web Browser Operation

Go to Configuration →
Network → Network Service
→ WebSocket(s) to enable
WebSocket or WebSockets for
normal view. Display and
operation of certain functions
are restricted. For example,
Playback and Picture are not
available. For detailed
restricted function, refer to the
actual device.

Note
The camera only supports Windows and Mac OS system and do not support Linux system.

2.3.2 Admin Password Recovery

If you forget the admin password, you can reset the password by clicking Forget Password on the
login page after completing the account security settings.
You can reset the password by setting the security question or email.

Note
When you need to reset the password, make sure that the device and the PC are on the same
network segment.

Security Question
You can set the account security during the activation. Or you can go to Configuration → System →
User Management , click Account Security Settings, select the security question and input your
answer.
You can click Forget Password and answer the security question to reset the admin password when
access the device via browser.
Email
You can set the account security during the activation. Or you can go to Configuration → System →
User Management , click Account Security Settings, input your email address to receive the
verification code during the recovering operation process.

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2.3.3 Illegal Login Lock

It helps to improve the security when accessing the device via Internet.
Go to Maintenance and Security → Security → Login Management , and enable Enable Illegal
Login Lock. Illegal Login Attempts and Locking Duration are configurable.
Illegal Login Attempts
When your login attempts with the wrong password reach the set times, the device is locked.
Locking Duration
The device releases the lock after the setting duration.

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Chapter 3 Live View

It introduces the live view parameters, function icons and transmission parameters settings.

3.1 Live View Parameters

The supported functions vary depending on the model.

3.1.1 Start and Stop Live View

Click Live View. Click to start live view. Click to stop live view.

3.1.2 Aspect Ratio

Aspect Ratio is the display ratio of the width to height of the image.
● refers to 4:3 window size.
● refers to 16:9 window size.
● refers to original window size.
● refers to self-adaptive window size.
● refers to original ratio window size.

3.1.3 Live View Stream Type

Select the live view stream type according to your needs. For the detailed information about the
stream type selection, refer to Stream Type .

3.1.4 Select the Third-Party Plug-in

When the live view cannot display via certain browsers, you can change the plug-in for live view
according to the browser.
Steps
1. Click Live View.
2. Click to select the plug-in.
- When you access the device via Internet Explorer, you can select Webcomponents or
QuickTime.
- When you access the device via the other browsers, you can select Webcomponents,
QuickTime or MJPEG.

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3.1.5 Light
Click to turn on or turn off the illuminator.

Caution
For the device with laser:
● DO NOT stare at operating light source. May be harmful to the eyes.

● If appropriate shielding or eye protection is not available, turn on the light only at a safe distance

or in the area that is not directly exposed to the light.

● When assembling, installing or maintaining the device, DO NOT turn on the light, or wear eye

protection.

3.1.6 Count Pixel

It helps to get the height and width pixel of the selected region in the live view image.
Steps
1. Click to enable the function.
2. Drag the mouse on the image to select a desired rectangle area.
The width pixel and height pixel are displayed on the bottom of the live view image.

3.1.7 Start Digital Zoom

It helps to see a detailed information of any region in the image.
Steps
1. Click to enable the digital zoom.
2. In live view image, drag the mouse to select the desired region.
3. Click in the live view image to back to the original image.

3.1.8 Auxiliary Focus

It is used for motorized device. It can improve the image if the device cannot focus clearly.
For the device that supports ABF, adjust the lens angle, then focus and click ABF button on the
device. The device can focus clearly.
Click to focus automatically.

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Note
● If the device cannot focus with auxiliary focus, you can use Lens Initialization , then use auxiliary
focus again to make the image clear.
● If auxiliary focus cannot help the device focus clearly, you can use manual focus.

3.1.9 Lens Initialization

Lens initialization is used on the device equipped with motorized lens. The function can reset lens
when long time zoom or focus results in blurred image. This function varies according to different
models.
Click to operate lens initialization.

3.1.10 Lens Parameters Adjustment

PTZ is an abbreviation for pan, tilt, and zoom. It means the movement options of the device. In live
view interface, you can click the direction control buttons to control the pan/tilt movement, and
click the zoom/focus/iris buttons to realize lens control.

Note
● Supported PTZ functions may vary according to different camera models.
● For the devices which support lens movements only, the direction buttons are invalid.

Direction Control

Click and hold the direction button to pan/tilt the device.

Zoom
● Click , and the lens zooms in.
● Click , and the lens zooms out.

Focus
● Click , then the lens focuses near and the nearby object gets clear.
● Click , then the lens focuses far and the distant object gets clear.

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Iris
● When the image is too dark, click to enlarge the iris.
● When the image is too bright, click to stop down the iris.

PTZ Speed
● Slide to adjust the speed of the pan/tilt movement.

3.1.11 Conduct 3D Positioning

3D positioning is to relocate the selected area to the image center.
Steps
1. Click to enable the function.
2. Select a target area in live image.
- Left click on a point on live image: the point is relocated to the center of the live image. With
no zooming in or out effect.
- Hold and drag the mouse to a lower right position to frame an area on the live: the framed
area is zoomed in and relocated to the center of the live image.
- Hold and drag the mouse to an upper left position to frame an area on the live: the framed
area is zoomed out and relocated to the center of the live image.
3. Click the button again to turn off the function.

3.2 Set Transmission Parameters

The live view image may be displayed abnormally according to the network conditions. In different
network environments, you can adjust the transmission parameters to solve the problem.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Local → Live View Parameters .
2. Set the transmission parameters as required.
Protocol
TCP
TCP ensures complete delivery of streaming data and better video quality, yet the real-time
transmission will be affected. It is suitable for the stable network environment.
UDP
UDP is suitable for the unstable network environment that does not demand high video
fluency.
MULTICAST

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MULTICAST is suitable for the situation that there are multiple clients. You should set the
multicast address for them before selection.

Note
For detailed information about multicast, refer to Multicast .
HTTP
HTTP is suitable for the situation that the third-party needs to get the stream from the
device.
Playing Performance
Shortest Delay
The device takes the real-time video image as the priority over the video fluency.
Balanced
The device ensures both the real-time video image and the fluency.
Fluent
The device takes the video fluency as the priority over teal-time. In poor network
environment, the device cannot ensures video fluency even the fluency is enabled.
Custom
You can set the frame rate manually. In poor network environment, you can reduce the
frame rate to get a fluent live view. But the rule information may cannot display.
3. Click Save.

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Chapter 4 Video and Audio

This part introduces the configuration of video and audio related parameters.

4.1 Video Settings

This part introduces the settings of video parameters, such as, stream type, video encoding, and
resolution.
Go to setting page: Configuration → Video/Audio → Video .

4.1.1 Stream Type

For device supports more than one stream, you can specify parameters for each stream type.
Main Stream
The stream stands for the best stream performance the device supports. It usually offers the
best resolution and frame rate the device can do. But high resolution and frame rate usually
means larger storage space and higher bandwidth requirements in transmission.
Sub Stream
The stream usually offers comparatively low resolution options, which consumes less bandwidth
and storage space.
Other Streams
Steams other than the main stream and sub stream may also be offered for customized usage.

4.1.2 Video Type

Select the content (video and audio) that should be contained in the stream.
Video Stream
Only video content is contained in the stream.
Video&Audio
Video content and audio content are contained in the composite stream.

4.1.3 Resolution
Select video resolution according to actual needs. Higher resolution requires higher bandwidth and
storage.

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4.1.4 Bitrate Type and Max. Bitrate

Constant Bitrate
It means that the stream is compressed and transmitted at a comparatively fixed bitrate. The
compression speed is fast, but mosaic may occur on the image.
Variable Bitrate
It means that the device automatically adjust the bitrate under the set Max. Bitrate. The
compression speed is slower than that of the constant bitrate. But it guarantees the image
quality of complex scenes.

4.1.5 Video Quality

When Bitrate Type is set as Variable, video quality is configurable. Select a video quality according
to actual needs. Note that higher video quality requires higher bandwidth.

4.1.6 Frame Rate

The frame rate is to describe the frequency at which the video stream is updated and it is
measured by frames per second (fps).
A higher frame rate is advantageous when there is movement in the video stream, as it maintains
image quality throughout. Note that higher frame rate requires higher bandwidth and larger
storage space.

4.1.7 Video Encoding

It stands for the compression standard the device adopts for video encoding.

Note
Available compression standards vary according to device models.

H.264
H.264, also known as MPEG-4 Part 10, Advanced Video Coding, is a compression standard. Without
compressing image quality, it increases compression ratio and reduces the size of video file than
MJPEG or MPEG-4 Part 2.

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H.264+
H.264+ is an improved compression coding technology based on H.264. By enabling H.264+, you
can estimate the HDD consumption by its maximum average bitrate. Compared to H.264, H.264+
reduces storage by up to 50% with the same maximum bitrate in most scenes.
When H.264+ is enabled, Max. Average Bitrate is configurable. The device gives a recommended
max. average bitrate by default. You can adjust the parameter to a higher value if the video quality
is less satisfactory. Max. average bitrate should not be higher than max. bitrate.

Note
When H.264+ is enabled, I Frame Interval is not configurable.

H.265
H.265, also known as High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) and MPEG-H Part 2, is a compression
standard. In comparison to H.264, it offers better video compression at the same resolution, frame
rate and image quality.

H.265+
H.265+ is an improved compression coding technology based on H.265. By enabling H.265+, you
can estimate the HDD consumption by its maximum average bitrate. Compared to H.265, H.265+
reduces storage by up to 50% with the same maximum bitrate in most scenes.
When H.265+ is enabled, Max. Average Bitrate is configurable. The device gives a recommended
max. average bitrate by default. You can adjust the parameter to a higher value if the video quality
is less satisfactory. Max. average bitrate should not be higher than max. bitrate.

Note
When H.265+ is enabled, I Frame Interval is not configurable.

I-Frame Interval
I-frame interval defines the number of frames between 2 I-frames.
In H.264 and H.265, an I-frame, or intra frame, is a self-contained frame that can be independently
decoded without any reference to other images. An I-frame consumes more bits than other
frames. Thus, video with more I-frames, in other words, smaller I-frame interval, generates more
steady and reliable data bits while requiring more storage space.

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SVC
Scalable Video Coding (SVC) is the name for the Annex G extension of the H.264 or H.265 video
compression standard.
The objective of the SVC standardization has been to enable the encoding of a high-quality video
bitstream that contains one or more subset bitstreams that can themselves be decoded with a
complexity and reconstruction quality similar to that achieved using the existing H.264 or H.265
design with the same quantity of data as in the subset bitstream. The subset bitstream is derived
by dropping packets from the larger bitstream.
SVC enables forward compatibility for older hardware: the same bitstream can be consumed by
basic hardware which can only decode a low-resolution subset, while more advanced hardware
will be able decode high quality video stream.

MPEG4
MPEG4, referring to MPEG-4 Part 2, is a video compression format developed by Moving Picture
Experts Group (MPEG).

MJPEG
Motion JPEG (M-JPEG or MJPEG) is a video compression format in which intraframe coding
technology is used. Images in a MJPEG format is compressed as individual JPEG images.

Profile
This function means that under the same bitrate, the more complex the profile is, the higher the
quality of the image is, and the requirement for network bandwidth is also higher.

4.1.8 Smoothing
It refers to the smoothness of the stream. The higher value of the smoothing is, the better fluency
of the stream will be, though, the video quality may not be so satisfactory. The lower value of the
smoothing is, the higher quality of the stream will be, though it may appear not fluent.

4.2 Audio Settings

It is a function to set audio parameters such as audio encoding, environment noise filtering.
Go to the audio settings page: Configuration → Video/Audio → Audio .

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Note
Only certain camera models support the function.

4.2.1 Audio Encoding

Select the audio encoding compression of the audio.

4.2.2 Audio Input

Note
● Connect the audio input device as required.
● The audio input display varies with the device models.

LineIn Set Audio Input to LineIn when the device connects to the audio
input device with the high output power, such as MP3,
synthesizer or active pickup.
MicIn Set Audio Input to MicIn when the device connects to the audio
input device with the low output power, such as microphone or
passive pickup.

4.2.3 Audio Output

Note
Connect the audio output device as required.

It is a switch of the device audio output. When it is disabled, all the device audio cannot output.
The audio output display varies with the device modes.

4.2.4 Environmental Noise Filter

Set it as OFF or ON. When the function is enabled, the noise in the environment can be filtered to
some extent.

4.3 Two-way Audio

It is used to realize the two-way audio function between the monitoring center and the target in
the monitoring screen.

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Before You Start

● Make sure the audio input device (pick-up or microphone) and audio output device (speaker)

connected to the device is working properly. Refer to specifications of audio input and output
devices for device connection.
● If the device has built-in microphone and speaker, two-way audio function can be enabled

directly.
Steps
1. Click Live View.
2. Click on the toolbar to enable two-way audio function of the camera.
3. Click , disable the two-way audio function.

4.4 ROI
ROI (Region of Interest) encoding helps to discriminate the ROI and background information in
video compression. The technology assigns more encoding resource to the region of interest, thus
to increase the quality of the ROI whereas the background information is less focused.

4.4.1 Set ROI

ROI (Region of Interest) encoding helps to assign more encoding resource to the region of interest,
thus to increase the quality of the ROI whereas the background information is less focused.
Before You Start
Please check the video coding type. ROI is supported when the video coding type is H.264 or H.
265.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Video/Audio → ROI .
2. Check Enable.
3. Select Stream Type.
4. Select Region No. and click to draw ROI region on the live view.

Note
Select the fixed region that needs to be adjusted and drag the mouse to adjust its position.
5. Input the Area Name and ROI Level.
6. Click Save.

Note
The higher the ROI level is, the clearer the image of the detected region is.
7. Optional: Select other region No. and repeat the above steps if you need to draw multiple fixed
regions.

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4.5 Set Target Cropping

You can crop the image, transmit and save only the images of the target area to save transmission
bandwidth and storage.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Video/Audio → Target Cropping .
2. Check Enable and set Third Stream as the Stream Type.

Note
After enabling target cropping, the third stream resolution cannot be configured.
3. Select a Cropping Resolution.
A red frame appears in the live view.
4. Drag the frame to the target area.
5. Click Save.

Note
● Only certain models support target cropping and the function varies according to different
camera models.
● Some functions may be disabled after enabling target cropping.

4.6 Display Info. on Stream

The information of the objects (e.g. human, vehicle, etc.) is marked in the video stream. You can
set rules on the connected rear-end device or client software to detect the events including line
crossing, intrusion, etc.
Before You Start
This function is supported in smart events. Go to VCA , select Smart Event and click Next to enable
Smart Event.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Video/Audio → Display Info. on Stream .
2. Check Enable Dual-VCA.
3. Click Save.

4.7 Display Settings

It offers the parameter settings to adjust image features.
Go to Configuration → Image → Display Settings .
Click Default to restore settings.

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4.7.1 Scene Mode

There are several sets of image parameters predefined for different installation environments.
Select a scene according to the actual installation environment to speed up the display settings.

Image Adjustment
By adjusting the Brightness, Saturation, Contrast and Sharpness, the image can be best displayed.

Exposure Settings
Exposure is controlled by the combination of iris, shutter, and photo sensibility. You can adjust
image effect by setting exposure parameters.
In manual mode, you need to set Exposure Time, Gain and Slow Shutter.

Focus
It offers options to adjust the focus mode.
Focus Mode
Auto
The device focuses automatically as the scene changes. If you cannot get a well-focused
image under auto mode, reduce light sources in the image and avoid flashing lights.
Semi-auto
The device focuses once after the PTZ and lens zooming. If the image is clear, the focus does
not change when the scene changes.
Manual
You can adjust the focus manually on the live view page.

Day/Night Switch
Day/Night Switch function can provide color images and black/white images in day and night
mode. Switch mode is configurable.
Day
The image is always in color.
Night
The image is black/white or colorful and the supplement light will be enabled to ensure clear
live view image at night.

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Note
Only certain device models support the supplement light and colorful image.
Auto
The camera switches between the day mode and the night mode according to the light
condition of environment.
Scheduled-Switch
Set the Start Time and the End Time to define the duration for day mode.
Triggered by alarm input
You can set Triggering Status as Day or Night. For example, if the Triggering Status is Night, the
mode turns into Night when the device receives alarm input signal.
Triggered by video
The camera switches between the day mode and the night mode according to the light
condition of environment. This mode is applicable when the device supports road traffic and
vehicle detection.

Note
● Day/Night Switch function varies according to models.
● You can turn on the smart supplement light for better image effect. For supplement light
settings, refer to Supplement Light Settings .

Supplement Light Settings

You can set supplement light and refer to the actual device for relevant parameters.
Smart Supplement Light
Smart supplement light avoids over exposure when the supplement light is on.
Supplement Light Mode
When the device supports supplement light, you can select supplement light mode.
IR Supplement Light
IR light is enabled.
White Light
White light is enabled.
Mixed Light
Both IR light and white light are enabled.
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When you select this mode after enabling certain smart events or motion detection, in the
night state, the default supplement light mode is IR supplement light mode. When the alarm
is triggered, the white light is enabled and the device captures the target. After the alarm
ends, the supplement light mode will switch to IR supplement light mode.
Only device models with IR and white light or hybrid supplement light with IR and white light
support this function.
Off
Supplement light is disabled.

Note
The supplement light mode may vary according to different device models.
Brightness Adjustment Mode
Auto
The brightness adjusts according to the actual environment automatically.
Manual
You can drag the slider or set value to adjust the brightness.

BLC
If you focus on an object against strong backlight, the object will be too dark to be seen clearly. BLC
(backlight compensation) compensates light to the object in the front to make it clear. If BLC mode
is set as Custom, you can draw a red rectangle on the live view image as the BLC area.

WDR
The WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) function helps the camera provide clear images in environment
with strong illumination differences.
When there are both very bright and very dark areas simultaneously in the field of view, you can
enable the WDR function and set the level. WDR automatically balances the brightness level of the
whole image and provides clear images with more details.

Note
When WDR is enabled, some other functions may be not supported. Refer to the actual interface
for details.

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Figure 4-1 WDR

HLC
When the bright area of the image is over-exposed and the dark area is under-exposed, the HLC
(High Light Compression) function can be enabled to weaken the bright area and brighten the dark
area, so as to achieve the light balance of the overall picture.

White Balance
White balance is the white rendition function of the camera. It is used to adjust the color
temperature according to the environment.

Figure 4-2 White Balance

DNR
Digital Noise Reduction is used to reduce the image noise and improve the image quality. Normal
and Expert modes are selectable.
Normal
Set the DNR level to control the noise reduction degree. The higher level means stronger
reduction degree.

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Expert
Set the DNR level for both space DNR and time DNR to control the noise reduction degree. The
higher level means stronger reduction degree.

Figure 4-3 DNR

Defog
You can enable the defog function when the environment is foggy and the image is misty. It
enhances the subtle details so that the image appears clearer.

Figure 4-4 Defog

EIS
Increase the stability of video image by using jitter compensation technology.

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Gray Scale
You can choose the range of the Gray Scale as [0-255] or [16-235].

Mirror
When the live view image is the reverse of the actual scene, this function helps to display the
image normally.
Select the mirror mode as needed.

Note
The video recording will be shortly interrupted when the function is enabled.

Rotate
When this function is enabled, the live view will rotate 90° counterclockwise. For example, 1280 ×
720 is rotated to 720 × 1280.
Enabling this function can change the effective range of monitoring in the vertical direction.

Note
This function is supported under certain settings.

Lens Distortion Correction

For device equipped with motorized lens, image may appear distorted to some extent. Enable this
function to correct the distortion.

Note
● This function is only supported by certain device equipped with motorized lens.
● The edge of image will be lost if this function is enabled.

4.7.2 Image Parameters Switch

The device automatically switches image parameters in set time periods.
Go to image parameters switch setting page: Configuration → Image → Display Settings → Image
Parameters Switch , and set parameters as needed.

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Set Scheduled-switch
Switch the image to the linked scene mode automatically in certain time periods.
Steps
1. Check Scheduled-switch.
2. Select and configure the corresponding time period and linked scene mode.

Note
For Linked Scene configuration, refer to Scene Mode .
3. Click Save.

4.7.3 Video Standard

Video standard is an ability of a video card or video display device that defines the amount of
colors that are shown and the resolution. The two most common video standard used are NTSC
and PAL. In NTSC, 30 frames are transmitted each second. Each frame is made up of 525 individual
scan lines. In PAL, 25 frames are transmitted each second. Each frame is made up of 625 individual
scan lines. Select video signal standard according to the video system in your country/region.

4.7.4 Local Video Output

If the device is equipped with video output interfaces, such as BNC, CVBS, HDMI, and SDI, you can
preview the live image directly by connecting the device to a monitor screen.
Select the output mode as ON/OFF to control the output.

4.8 OSD
You can customize OSD (On-screen Display) information such as device name, time/date, font,
color, and text overlay displayed on video stream.
Go to OSD setting page: Configuration → Image → OSD Settings . Set the corresponding
parameters, and click Save to take effect.

Character Set
Select character set for displayed information. If Korean is required to be displayed on screen,
select EUC-KR. Otherwise, select GBK.
Display
Set camera name, date, week, and their related display formats.

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Format Settings
Set OSD parameters, such as Display Mode, OSD Size, Font Color, and Alignment.
Text Overlay
Set customized overlay text on image.

4.9 Set Privacy Mask

The function blocks certain areas in the live view to protect privacy. No matter how the device
moves, the blocked scene will never be seen.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Image → Privacy Mask .
2. Check Enable.
3. Click . Drag the mouse in the live view to draw a closed area.
Drag the corners of the area Adjust the size of the area.
Drag the area Adjust the position of the area.
Click Clear all the areas you set.
4. Click Add to add a privacy mask and set Region Name and Mask Type.
5. Click Save.

4.10 Overlay Picture

Overlay a customized picture on live view.
Before You Start
The picture to overlay has to be in BMP format with 24-bit, and the maximum picture size is 128 ×
128 pixel.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Image → Picture Overlay .
2. Check Enable.
3. Click Upload to select a picture and open it.
The picture with a red rectangle will appear in live view after successfully uploading.
4. Drag the red rectangle to adjust the picture position.
5. Click Save.

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Chapter 5 Video Recording and Picture Capture

This part introduces the operations of capturing video clips and snapshots, playback, and
downloading captured files.

5.1 Storage Settings

This part introduces the configuration of several common storage paths.

5.1.1 Memory Card

You can view the capacity, free space, status, type, and property of the memory card. Encryption of
memory card is supported to ensure data security.

Set New or Unencrypted Memory Card

Before You Start
Insert a new or unencrypted memory card to the device. For detailed installation, refer to Quick
Start Guide of the device.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Storage → Storage Management → HDD Management .
2. Select the memory card.

Note
If an Unlock button appears, you need to unlock the memory card first. See Detect Memory
Card Status for details.
3. Click Format to initialize the memory card.
When the Status of memory card turns from Uninitialized to Normal, the memory card is ready
for use.
4. Optional: Encrypt the memory card.
1) Click Encrypted Format.
2) Set the encryption password.
3) Click OK.
When the Encryption Status turns to Encrypted, the memory card is ready for use.

Note
Keep your encryption password properly. Encryption password cannot be found if forgotten.
5. Optional: Define the Quota of the memory card. Input the percentage for storing different
contents according to your needs.

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6. Click Save.

Set Encrypted Memory Card

Before You Start
● Insert an encrypted memory card to the device. For detailed installation, refer to Quick Start

Guide of the device.

● You need to know the correct encryption password of the memory card.

Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Storage → Storage Management → HDD Management .
2. Select the memory card.

Note
If an Unlock button appears, you need to unlock the memory card first. See Detect Memory
Card Status for details.
3. Verify the encryption password.
1) Click Parity.
2) Enter the encryption password.
3) Click OK.
When the Encryption Status turns to Encrypted, the memory card is ready for use.

Note
If the encryption password is forgotten and you still want to use this memory card, see Set New
or Unencrypted Memory Card to format and set the memory card. All existing contents will be
removed.
4. Optional: Define the Quota of the memory card. Input the percentage for storing different
contents according to your needs.
5. Click Save.

Detect Memory Card Status

The device detects the status of Hikvision memory card. You receive notifications when your
memory card is detected abnormal.
Before You Start
The configuration page only appears when a Hikvision memory card is installed to the device.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Storage → Storage Management → Memory Card Detection .
2. Click Status Detection to check the Remaining Lifespan and Health Status of your memory card.
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It shows the percentage of the remaining lifespan. The lifespan of a memory card may be
influenced by factors such as its capacity and the bitrate. You need to change the memory
card if the remaining lifespan is not enough.
Health Status
It shows the condition of your memory card. You will receive a notification if the health status
is anything other than good when the Arming Schedule and Linkage Method are set.

Note
It is recommended that you change the memory card when the health status is not "good".
3. Click R/W Lock to set the permission of reading and writing to the memory card.
- Add a Lock
a. Select the Lock Switch as ON.
b. Enter the password.
c. Click Save
- Unlock
● If you use the memory card on the device that locks it, unlocking will be done automatically

and no unlocking procedures are required on the part of users.

● If you use the memory card (with a lock) on a different device, you can go to HDD

Management to unlock the memory card manually. Select the memory card, and click
Unlock. Enter the correct password to unlock it.
- Remove the Lock
a. Select the Lock Switch as OFF.
b. Enter the password in Password Settings.
c. Click Save.

Note
● Only admin user can set the R/W Lock.

● The memory card can only be read and written when it is unlocked.

● If the device, which adds a lock to a memory card, is restored to the factory settings, you can

go to HDD Management to unlock the memory card.

4. Set Arming Schedule and Linkage Method. See Set Arming Schedule and Linkage Method
Settings for details.
5. Click Save.

5.1.2 Set FTP

You can configure the FTP server to save images which are captured by events or a timed snapshot
task.
Before You Start
Get the FTP server address first.

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Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Event → Alarm Setting → FTP .
2. Configure FTP settings.
Server Address and Port
The FTP server address and corresponding port.
User Name and Password
The FTP user should have the permission to upload pictures.
If the FTP server supports picture uploading by anonymous users, you can check Anonymous
to hide your device information during uploading.
Directory Structure
The saving path of snapshots in the FTP server.
3. Optional: Check Upload Picture to enable uploading snapshots to the FTP server.
Picture Filing Interval
For better picture management, you can set the picture filing interval from 1 day to 30 days.
Pictures captured in the same time interval will be saved in one folder named after the
beginning date and ending date of the time interval.
Picture Name
Set the naming rule for captured pictures. You can choose Default in the drop-down list to
use the default rule, that is, IP address_channel number_capture time_event type.jpg (e.g.,
10.11.37.189_01_20150917094425492_FACE_DETECTION.jpg). Or you can customize it by
adding a Custom Prefix to the default naming rule.
4. Optional: Check Enable Automatic Network Replenishment.

Note
Upload to FTP/Memory Card/NAS in Linkage Method and Enable Automatic Network
Replenishment should be both enabled simultaneously.
5. Click Test to verify the FTP server.
6. Click Save.

5.1.3 Set NAS

Take network server as network disk to store the record files, captured images, etc.
Before You Start
Get the IP address of the network disk first.
Steps
1. Go to NAS setting page: Configuration → Storage → Storage Management → Net HDD .
2. Click Add.
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Mounting Type
Select file system protocol according to the operation system.
Enter user name and password of the net HDD to guarantee the security if SMB/CIFS is
selected.
4. Set the Server Address and File Path for the disk.
Server Address
The IP address of the network disk.
File Path
The saving path of network disk files.
5. Click Test to check whether the network disk is available.
6. Click OK to finish the steps to add a Net HDD.
7. Optional: Configure the Net HDD.
Edit Click to edit the parameter setting.
Delete Delete the Net HDD.
● Click .
● Select the Net HDD, click Delete.

8. Click Save.

5.1.4 eMMC Protection

It is to automatically stop the use of eMMC as a storage media when its health status is poor.

Note
The eMMC protection is only supported by certain device models with an eMMC hardware.

Go to Configuration → System → System Settings → System Service for the settings.

eMMC, short for embedded multimedia card, is an embedded non-volatile memory system. It is
able to store the captured images or videos of the device.
The device monitors the eMMC health status and turns off the eMMC when its status is poor.
Otherwise, using a worn-out eMMC may lead to device boot failure.

5.1.5 Set Cloud Storage

It helps to upload the captured pictures and data to the cloud. The platform requests picture
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Steps

Caution
If the cloud storage is enabled, the pictures are stored in the cloud video manager firstly.
1. Go to Configuration → Storage → Storage Management → Cloud Storage .
2. Check Enable.
3. Set basic parameters.
Protocol Version The protocol version of the cloud video manager.
Server IP The IP address of the cloud video manager. It supports IPv4 address.
Serve Port The port of the cloud video manager. You are recommended to use the
default port.
AccessKey The key to log in to the cloud video manager.
SecretKey The key to encrypt the data stored in the cloud video manager.
User Name and The user name and password of the cloud video manager.
Password
Picture Storage The ID of the picture storage region in the cloud video manager. Make
Pool ID sure storage pool ID and the storage region ID are the same.
4. Click Test to test the configured settings.
5. Click Save.

5.2 Video Recording

This part introduces the operations of manual and scheduled recording, playback, and
downloading recorded files.

5.2.1 Record Automatically

This function can record video automatically during configured time periods.
Before You Start
Select Trigger Recording in event settings for each record type except Continuous. See Event and
Alarm for details.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Storage → Schedule Settings → Record Schedule .
2. Check Enable.
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Note
The record type is vary according to different models.
Continuous
The video will be recorded continuously according to the schedule.
Motion
When motion detection is enabled and trigger recording is selected as linkage method, object
movement is recorded.
Alarm
When alarm input is enabled and trigger recording is selected as linkage method, the video is
recorded after receiving alarm signal from external alarm input device.
Motion | Alarm
Video is recorded when motion is detected or alarm signal is received from the external
alarm input device.
Motion & Alarm
Video is recorded only when motion is detected and alarm signal is received from the
external alarm input device.
Event
The video is recorded when configured event is detected.
4. Set schedule for the selected record type. Refer to Set Arming Schedule for the setting
operation.
5. Set the advanced recording parameters.
Overwrite
Enable Overwrite to overwrite the video records when the storage space is full. Otherwise
the camera cannot record new videos.
Pre-record
The time period you set to record before the scheduled time.
Post-record
The time period you set to stop recording after the scheduled time.
Stream Type
Select the stream type for recording.

Note
When you select the stream type with higher bitrate, the actual time of the pre-record and
post-record may be less than the set value.
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The recordings are deleted when they exceed the expired time. The expired time is
configurable. Note that once the recordings are deleted, they can not be recovered.
6. Click Save.

5.2.2 Record Manually

Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Local .
2. Set the Video Size and Video Saving Path for recorded video files.
3. Click Save.
4. Click in the live view interface to start recording. Click to stop recording.
What to do next
View the recorded video files.
Go to Configuration → Local and click Open behind Video Saving Path to open the saving path and
view the files.

5.2.3 Playback and Download Video

You can search, playback, clip and download the videos stored in the local storage or network
storage.
Steps
1. Go to Playback → Video .
2. Set search condition and click Search.
The matched video files showed on the timing bar.
3. Click to play the video files.
- Click to play video files in full screen. Press ESC to exit full screen.
- Click to stop video playback for all channels.
4. Optional: Click to clip video files. Click again to stop clipping video files

Note
Go to Configuration → Local → Clip Saving Path , view and change the saving path of clipped
video files.
5. Optional: Click on the playback interface to download files.

Note
Go to Configuration → Local → Downloaded File Saving Path , view and change the saving path
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5.3 Capture Configuration

The device can capture the pictures manually or automatically and save them in configured saving
path. You can view and download the snapshots.

5.3.1 Capture Automatically

This function can capture pictures automatically during configured time periods.
Before You Start
If event-triggered capture is required, you should configure related linkage methods in event
settings. Refer to Event and Alarm for event settings.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Storage → Schedule Settings → Picture Capture .
2. Set capture schedule. Refer to Set Arming Schedule for configuring schedule time.

Figure 5-1 Set Capture Schedule

3. Set the capture type.
Scheduled
Capture a picture at the configured time interval.
Event-Triggered
Capture a picture when an event is triggered.
4. Set the Format, Resolution, Quality, Interval, and Capture Number.

Note
The resolution of the captured picture is the same as the resolution of the captured picture
stream. You can select Stream Type in Advanced.
5. Click Save.

5.3.2 Capture Manually

Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Local .

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2. Set the Image Format and saving path to for snapshots.

JPEG
The picture size of this format is comparatively small, which is better for network
transmission.
BMP
The picture is compressed with good quality.
3. Click Save.
4. Click near the live view or play back window to capture a picture manually.

5.3.3 View and Download Picture

You can search, view and download the pictures stored in the local storage or network storage.
Steps
1. Go to Playback → Picture .
2. Set search condition and click Search.
The matched pictures showed in the file list.
3. Download the pictures.
- Select the pictures then click Download to download them.
- Click Download This Page to download the pictures of this page.
- Click Download All to download all the pictures.

Note
Go to Configuration → Local → Save snapshots when playback to , view and change the saving
path of captured pictures when playback.

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Chapter 6 Event and Alarm

This part introduces the configuration of events. The device takes certain response to triggered
alarm. Certain events may not be supported by certain device models.

6.1 Set Motion Detection

It helps to detect the moving objects in the detection region and trigger the linkage actions.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Event → Event and Detection → Motion Detection .
2. Check Enable.
3. Optional: Highlight to display the moving object in the image in green.
1) Check Enable Dynamic Analysis for Motion.
2) Go to Configuration → Local .
3) Set Rules to Enable.
4. Select mode in Configuration, and set rule region and rule parameters.
- For the information about normal mode, see Normal Mode .
- For the information about expert mode, see Expert Mode .
5. Set the arming schedule and linkage methods. For the information about arming schedule
settings, see Set Arming Schedule . For the information about linkage methods, see Linkage
Method Settings .
6. Click Save.

6.1.1 Expert Mode

You can configure different motion detection parameters for day and night according to the actual
needs.
Steps
1. Select Expert Mode in Configuration.
2. Set parameters of expert mode.
Scheduled Image Settings
OFF
Image switch is disabled.
Auto-Switch
The system switches day/night mode automatically according to environment. It displays
colored image at day and black and white image at night.
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The system switches day/night mode according to the schedule. It switches to day mode
during the set periods and switches to night mode during the other periods.
Sensitivity
The higher the value of sensitivity is, the more sensitive the motion detection is. If scheduled
image settings is enabled, the sensitivity of day and night can be set separately.
3. Select an Area and click . Click and drag the mouse on the live image and then release the
mouse to finish drawing one area.

Figure 6-1 Set Rules

4. Click to clear all the areas.
5. Click Save.
6. Optional: Repeat above steps to set multiple areas.

6.1.2 Normal Mode

You can set motion detection parameters according to the device default parameters.
Steps
1. Select Normal Mode in Configuration.
2. Set the Sensitivity of normal mode. The higher the value of sensitivity is, the more sensitive the
motion detection is. If the sensitivity is set to 0, motion detection and dynamic analysis do not
take effect.
3. Set Detection Target. Human and vehicle are available. If the detection target is not selected, all
the detected targets will be reported, including the human and vehicle. This function allows
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Note
This function is only available for certain device models under certain settings. Please refer to
the actual settings.
4. Click . Click and drag the mouse on the live image, and then right click the mouse to finish
drawing one area.
5. Optional: Click to clear all the areas.
6. Optional: You can set the parameters of multiple areas by repeating the above steps.

6.2 Set Video Tampering Alarm

When the configured area is covered and cannot be monitored normally, the alarm is triggered and
the device takes certain alarm response actions.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Event → Event and Detection → Video Tampering .
2. Check Enable.
3. Set the Sensitivity. The higher the value is, the easier to detect the area covering.
4. Click and drag the mouse in the live view to draw the area.

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Figure 6-2 Set Video Tampering Area

5. Optional: Click to delete all the drawn areas.
6. Refer to Set Arming Schedule for setting scheduled time. Refer to Linkage Method Settings for
setting linkage method.
7. Click Save.

6.3 Set Alarm Input

Alarm signal from the external device triggers the corresponding actions of the current device.
Before You Start

Note
This function is only supported by certain models.

Make sure the external alarm device is connected. See Quick Start Guide for cable connection.

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Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Event → Event and Detection → Alarm Input .
2. Select an Alarm Input NO. and click to set alarm input.
3. Select Alarm Type from the dropdown list. Edit the Alarm Name.
4. Check Enable Alarm Input Handling.
5. Refer to Set Arming Schedule for setting scheduled time. Refer to Linkage Method Settings for
setting linkage method.
6. Click Copy to... to copy the settings to other alarm input channels.
7. Click Save.

6.4 Set Exception Alarm

Exception such as network disconnection can trigger the device to take corresponding action.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Event → Event and Detection → Exception .
2. Select Exception Type.
HDD Full
The HDD storage is full.
HDD Error
Error occurs in HDD.
Network Disconnected
The device is offline.
IP Address Conflicted
The IP address of current device is same as that of other device in the network.
Illegal Login
Incorrect user name or password is entered.
3. Refer to Linkage Method Settings for setting linkage method.
4. Click Save.

6.5 Set Video Quality Diagnosis

When the video quality of the device is abnormal and the alarm linkage is set, the alarm will be
triggered automatically.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Event → Event and Detection → Video Quality Diagnosis .
2. Select Diagnosis Type.
3. Set the corresponding parameters.
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The time interval to detect the exception.

Sensitivity
The higher the value is, the more easily the exception will be detected, and the higher
possibility of misinformation would be.
Alarm Delay Times
The device uploads the alarm when the alarm reaches the set number of times.
4. Check the selected diagnosis type, and the related type will be detected.
5. Set arming schedule. See Set Arming Schedule .
6. Set linkage method. See Linkage Method Settings .
7. Click Save.

Note
The function is only supported by certain models. The actual display varies with models.

6.6 Set Audio Exception Detection

Audio exception detection function detects the abnormal sound in the scene, such as the sudden
increase/decrease of the sound intensity, and some certain actions can be taken as response.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Event → Event and Detection → Audio Exception Detection .
2. Select one or several audio exception detection types.
Audio Loss Detection
Detect sudden loss of audio track.
Sudden Increase of Sound Intensity Detection
Detect sudden increase of sound intensity. Sensitivity and Sound Intensity Threshold are
configurable.

Note
● The lower the sensitivity is, the more significant the change should be to trigger the
detection.
● The sound intensity threshold refers to the sound intensity reference for the detection. It is
recommended to set as the average sound intensity in the environment. The louder the
environment sound, the higher the value should be. You can adjust it according to the real
environment.

Sudden Decrease of Sound Intensity Detection

Detect sudden decrease of sound intensity. Sensitivity is configurable.
3. Refer to Set Arming Schedule for setting scheduled time. Refer to Linkage Method Settings for
setting linkage methods.
4. Click Save.

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Note
The function is only supported by certain models. The actual function varies according to
different models.

6.7 Set Defocus Detection

The blurred image caused by lens defocus can be detected. If it occurs, the device can take linkage
actions.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Event → Event and Detection → Defocus Detection .
2. Check Enable.
3. Set Sensitivity. The higher the value is, the more easily the defocus image can trigger the alarm.
You can adjust the value according to the actual environment.
4. For the linkage method settings, refer to Linkage Method Settings .
5. Click Save.

Note
The function is only supported by certain models. The actual display varies with models.

6.8 Set Scene Change Detection

Scene change detection function detects the change of the scene. Some certain actions can be
taken when the alarm is triggered.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Event → Event and Detection → Scene Change Detection .
2. Click Enable.
3. Set the Sensitivity. The higher the value is, the more easily the change of scene can be detected.
But the detection accuracy is reduced.
4. Refer to Set Arming Schedule for setting scheduled time. Refer to Linkage Method Settings for
setting linkage method.
5. Click Save.

Note
The function is only supported by certain models. The actual display varies with models.

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Chapter 7 Arming Schedule and Alarm Linkage

Arming schedule is a customized time period in which the device performs certain tasks. Alarm
linkage is the response to the detected certain incident or target during the scheduled time.

7.1 Set Arming Schedule

Set the valid time of the device tasks.
Steps
1. Optional: Click Arming Schedule and Linkage Method in the related event interface.
2. Click Edit behind Arming Schedule.
3. Click Draw, and drag the time bar to draw desired valid time.

Note
● Each cell represents 30 minutes.

● Move the mouse over the drawn time period to see specific time periods and fine-tune the

start time and end time.

● Up to 8 periods can be configured for one day.

4. Click Erase, and drag the time bar to clear selected valid time.
5. Click OK to save the settings.

Figure 7-1 Set Arming Schedule

7.2 Linkage Method Settings

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7.2.1 Trigger Alarm Output

If the device has been connected to an alarm output device, and the alarm output No. has been
configured, the device sends alarm information to the connected alarm output device when an
alarm is triggered.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Event → Alarm Setting → Alarm Output .
2. Set alarm output parameters.
Automatic Alarm For the information about the configuration, see Automatic Alarm .
Manual Alarm For the information about the configuration, see Manual Alarm .

Manual Alarm
You can trigger an alarm output manually.
Before You Start
Make sure the alarm output device is connected to the device.
Steps
1. Select the Alarm Output No. according to the alarm interface connected to the external alarm
device. Click to set alarm parameters.
Alarm Name
Custom a name for the alarm output.
2. Click Manual Alarm to enable manual alarm output.
3. Optional: Click Clear Alarm to disable manual alarm output.

Automatic Alarm
Set the automatic alarm parameters, then the device triggers an alarm output automatically in the
set arming schedule.
Before You Start
Make sure the alarm output device is connected to the device.
Steps
1. Select the Alarm Output No. according to the alarm interface connected to the external alarm
device. Click to set alarm parameters.
Alarm Name
Custom a name for the alarm output.
Delay
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2. Set the alarming schedule. For the information about the settings, see Set Arming Schedule .
3. Optional: Click Copy to… to copy the parameters to other alarm output channels.
4. Click Save.

7.2.2 FTP/NAS/Memory Card Uploading

If you have enabled and configured the FTP/NAS/memory card uploading, the device sends the
alarm information to the FTP server, network attached storage and memory card when an alarm is
triggered.
Refer to Set FTP to set the FTP server.
Refer to Set NAS for NAS configuration.
Refer to Set New or Unencrypted Memory Card for memory card storage configuration.

7.2.3 Send Email

Check Send Email, and the device sends an email to the designated addresses with alarm
information when an alarm event is detected.
For email settings, refer to Set Email .

Set Email
When the email is configured and Send Email is enabled as a linkage method, the device sends an
email notification to all designated recipients if an alarm event is detected.
Before You Start
Set the DNS server before using the Email function. Go to Configuration → Network → Network
Settings → TCP/IP for DNS settings.
Steps
1. Go to email settings page: Configuration → Event → Alarm Setting → Email .
2. Set email parameters.
1) Input the sender's email information, including the Sender's Address, SMTP Server, and
SMTP Port.
2) Optional: If your email server requires authentication, check Authentication and input your
user name and password to log in to the server.
3) Set the E-mail Encryption.
● When you select TLS, and disable STARTTLS, emails are sent after encrypted by TLS. The

SMTP port should be set as 465.

● When you select TLS and check Enable STARTTLS, emails are sent after encrypted by

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Note
If you want to use STARTTLS, make sure that the protocol is supported by your email server.
If you check the Enable STARTTLS while the protocol is not supported by your email sever,
your email is sent with no encryption.
4) Optional: If you want to receive notification with alarm pictures, check Attached Picture. The
notification email has a certain number of attached alarm pictures about the event with
configurable image capturing interval.

Note
The number of alarm pictures may vary according to different device models and different
events.
5) Input the recipient's information, including the recipient's name and address.
6) Click Test to see if the function is well configured.
3. Click Save.

7.2.4 Notify Surveillance Center

Check Notify Surveillance Center, the alarm information is uploaded to the surveillance center
when an alarm event is detected.

7.2.5 Trigger Recording

Check Trigger Recording, and the device records the video about the detected alarm event.
For recording settings, refer to Video Recording and Picture Capture .

7.2.6 Audible Warning

After enabling Audible Warning and setting Audible Alarm Output, the built-in speaker of the
device or connected external speaker plays warning sounds when an alarm happens.
For audible alarm output settings, refer to Set Audible Alarm Output .

Note
The function is only supported by certain camera models.

Set Audible Alarm Output

When the device detects targets in the detection area, audible alarm can be triggered as a
warning.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Event → Alarm Setting → Audible Alarm Output .

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2. Select Sound Type and set related parameters.

- Select Prompt and set the alarm times you need.
- Select Warning and its contents. Set the alarm times you need.
- Select Custom Audio. You can select a custom audio file from the drop-down list. If no file is
available, you can click Set → Add to upload an audio file that meets the requirement. Up to
three audio files can be uploaded.
3. Optional: Click Test to play the selected audio file on the device.
4. Set arming schedule for audible alarm. See Set Arming Schedule for details.
5. Click Save.

Note
The function is only supported by certain device models.

7.2.7 Alarm Server

The device can send alarms to destination IP address or host name through HTTP, HTTPS, or ISUP
protocol. The destination IP address or host name should support HTTP, HTTP, or ISUP data
transmission.

Set Alarm Server

Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Event → Alarm Setting → Alarm Server .
2. Enter Destination IP or Host Name, URL, and Port.
3. Select Protocol.

Note
HTTP, HTTPS, and ISUP are selectable. It is recommended to use HTTPS, as it encrypts the data
transmission during communication.
4. Click Test to check if the IP or host is available.
5. Click Save.

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Chapter 8 Network Settings

8.1 TCP/IP
TCP/IP settings must be properly configured before you operate the device over network. IPv4 and
IPv6 are both supported. Both versions can be configured simultaneously without conflicting to
each other.
Go to Configuration → Network → Network Settings → TCP/IP for parameter settings.
NIC Type
Select a NIC (Network Interface Card) type according to your network condition.
IPv4
Two IPv4 modes are available.
DHCP
The device automatically gets the IPv4 parameters from the network if you check DHCP. The
device IP address is changed after enabling the function. You can use SADP to get the device IP
address.

Note
The network that the device is connected to should support DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol).
Manual
You can set the device IPv4 parameters manually. Input IPv4 Address, IPv4 Subnet Mask, and
IPv4 Default Gateway, and click Test to see if the IP address is available.
IPv6
Three IPv6 modes are available.
Route Advertisement
The IPv6 address is generated by combining the route advertisement and the device Mac
address.

Note
Route advertisement mode requires the support from the router that the device is connected
to.
DHCP
The IPv6 address is assigned by the server, router, or gateway.
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Input IPv6 Address, IPv6 Subnet, IPv6 Default Gateway. Consult the network administrator for
required information.
MTU
It stands for maximum transmission unit. It is the size of the largest protocol data unit that can
be communicated in a single network layer transaction.
The valid value range of MTU is 1280 to 1500.
DNS
It stands for domain name server. It is required if you need to visit the device with domain
name. And it is also required for some applications (e.g., sending email). Set Preferred DNS
Server and Alternate DNS server properly if needed.
Domain Name Settings
Check Enable Dynamic Domain Name and input Register Domain Name. The device is
registered under the register domain name for easier management within the local area
network.

Note
DHCP should be enabled for the dynamic domain name to take effect.

8.2 Access to Device via Domain Name

You can use the Dynamic DNS (DDNS) for network access. The dynamic IP address of the device can
be mapped to a domain name resolution server to realize the network access via domain name.
Before You Start
Registration on the DDNS server is required before configuring the DDNS settings of the device.
Steps
1. Refer to TCP/IP to set DNS parameters.
2. Go to the DDNS settings page: Configuration → Network → Network Settings → DDNS .
3. Check Enable and select DDNS Type.
DynDNS
Dynamic DNS server is used for domain name resolution.
NO-IP
NO-IP server is used for domain name resolution.
4. Input the domain name information, and click Save.
5. Check the device ports and complete port mapping. Refer to Port Mapping for port mapping
settings.
6. Access the device.
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By Client Software Add domain name to the client software. Refer to the client manual for
specific adding methods.

8.3 Access to Device via PPPoE Dial Up Connection

This device supports the PPPoE auto dial-up function. The device gets a public IP address by ADSL
dial-up after the device is connected to a modem. You need to configure the PPPoE parameters of
the device.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Network → Network Settings → PPPoE .
2. Check Enable.
3. Set the PPPoE parameters.
Dynamic IP
After successful dial-up, the dynamic IP address of the WAN is displayed.
User Name
User name for dial-up network access.
Password
Password for dial-up network access.
Confirm
Input your dial-up password again.
4. Click Save.
5. Access the device.
By Browsers Enter the WAN dynamic IP address in the browser address bar to access
the device.
By Client Software Add the WAN dynamic IP address to the client software. Refer to the
client manual for details.

Note
The obtained IP address is dynamically assigned via PPPoE, so the IP address always changes
after rebooting the camera. To solve the inconvenience of the dynamic IP, you need to get a
domain name from the DDNS provider (e.g. DynDns.com). Refer to Access to Device via Domain
Name for detail information.

8.4 SNMP
You can set the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) to get device information in
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Before You Start

Before setting the SNMP, you should download the SNMP software and manage to receive the
device information via SNMP port.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Network → Network Settings → SNMP .
2. Check Enable SNMPv1, Enable SNMP v2c or Enable SNMPv3.

Note
The SNMP version you select should be the same as that of the SNMP software.
And you also need to use the different version according to the security level required. SNMP v1
is not secure and SNMP v2 requires password for access. And SNMP v3 provides encryption and
if you use the third version, HTTPS protocol must be enabled.
3. Configure the SNMP settings.
4. Click Save.

8.5 Set IEEE 802.1X

You can authenticate user permission of the connected device by setting IEEE 802.1X.
Go to Configuration → Network → Network Settings → 802.1X , and enable the function.
Select protocol and version according to router information. User name and password of server are
required.

Note
● If you set the Protocol to EAP-TLS, select the Client Certificate and CA Certificate.
● If the function is abnormal, check if the selected certificate is abnormal in Certificate
Management.

8.6 Set QoS

QoS (Quality of Service) can help improve the network delay and network congestion by setting
the priority of data sending.

Note
QoS needs support from network device such as router and switch.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Network → Network Settings → QoS .
2. Set Video/Audio DSCP, Event/Alarm DSCP and Management DSCP.

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Note
Network can identify the priority of data transmission. The bigger the DSCP value is, the higher
the priority is. You need to set the same value in router while configuration.
3. Click Save.

8.7 HTTP(S)
HTTP is an application-layer protocol for transmitting hypermedia documents. HTTPS is a network
protocol that enables encrypted transmission and identity authentication, which improves the
security of remote access.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Network → Network Service → HTTP(S) .
2. Enter HTTP Port.

Note
It refers to the port through which the browser accesses the device. For example, when the
HTTP Port is modified to 81, you need to enter http://192.168.1.64:81 in the browser for login.
3. Check Enable in HTTPS.

Note
You can click TLS Settings to set the TLS version that the device supports. Refer to for details.
4. Enter HTTPS Port.
5. Optional: Check HTTPS Browsing to access the device only via HTTPS protocol.
6. Select Server Certificate.
7. Set Web Authentication.
Authentication
Digest and digest/basic are supported, which means authentication information is needed
when WEB request is sent to the device. If you select digest/basic, it means the device
supports digest or basic authentication. If you select digest, the device only supports digest
authentication.
Digest Algorithm
MD5, SHA256 and MD5/SHA256 encrypted algorithm in WEB authentication. If you enable
the digest algorithm except for MD5, the third-party platform might not be able to log in to
the device or enable live view because of compatibility. The encrypted algorithm with high
strength is recommended.
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8.8 Multicast
Multicast is group communication where data transmission is addressed to a group of destination
devices simultaneously.
Go to Configuration → Network → Network Service → Multicast for the multicast settings.
IP Address
It stands for the address of multicast host.

8.8.1 Multicast Discovery

Go to Configuration → Network → Network Settings → TCP/IP to enable this function.
Check the Enable Multicast Discovery, and then the online network camera can be automatically
detected by client software via private multicast protocol in the LAN.

8.9 RTSP
RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) is an application-layer controlling protocol for streaming
media.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Network → Network Service → RTSP .
2. Enter Port.
3. Set Multicast parameters.
Stream Type
The stream type as the multicast source.
Video Port
The video port of the selected stream.
Audio Port
The audio port of the selected stream.
4. Set RTSP Authentication.
Authentication
Digest and digest/basic are supported, which means authentication information is needed
when RTSP request is sent to the device. If you select digest/basic, it means the device
supports digest or basic authentication. If you select digest, the device only supports digest
authentication.
Digest Algorithm
MD5, SHA256 and MD5/SHA256 encrypted algorithm in RTSP authentication. If you enable
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the device or enable live view because of compatibility. The encrypted algorithm with high
strength is recommended.
5. Click Save.

8.10 Set SRTP

The Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP) is a Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) internet
protocol, intended to provide encryption, message authentication and integrity, and replay attack
protection to the RTP data in both unicast and multicast applications.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Network → Network Service → SRTP .
2. Enter the Port number.
3. Set Multicast parameters.
Stream Type
The stream type as the multicast source.
Video Port
The video port of the selected stream.
Audio Port
The audio port of the selected stream.
4. Select Server Certificate.
5. Select Encrypted Algorithm.
6. Click Save.

Note
● Only certain device models support this function.
● If the function is abnormal, check if the selected certificate is abnormal in Certificate
Management .

8.11 Bonjour
It is an implementation of zero-configuration networking (zeroconf), a group of technologies that
includes service discovery, address assignment, and hostname resolution. Bonjour locates devices
such as printers, other computers, and the services that those devices offer on a local network
using multicast Domain Name System (mDNS) service records.
Go to Configuration → Network → Network Service → Bonjour to enable the function, and click
Save.
After enabling the function, the device spread and receive service information in local area
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8.12 WebSocket(s)
WebSocket or WebSockets protocol should be enabled if you use Google Chrome 57 and its above
version or Mozilla Firefox 52 and its above version to visit the device. Otherwise, live view, image
capture, digital zoom, etc. cannot be used.
Go to Configuration → Network → Network Service → WebSocket(s) to set parameters, and click
Save.
WebSocket
TCP-based full-duplex communication protocol port for plug-in free preview via HTTP protocol.
WebSockets
TCP-based full-duplex communication protocol port for plug-in free preview via HTTPS protocol.

8.13 Port Mapping

By setting port mapping, you can access devices through the specified port.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Network → Network Service → NAT .
2. Select the port mapping mode.
Auto Port Mapping Refer to Set Auto Port Mapping for detailed information.
Manual Port Mapping Refer to Set Manual Port Mapping for detailed information.
3. Click Save.

8.13.1 Set Auto Port Mapping

Steps
1. Check Enable UPnP™, and choose a friendly name for the camera, or you can use the default
name.
2. Select the port mapping mode to Auto.
3. Click Save.

Note
UPnP™ function on the router should be enabled at the same time.

8.13.2 Set Manual Port Mapping

Steps
1. Check Enable UPnP™, and choose a friendly name for the device, or you can use the default
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2. Select the port mapping mode to Manual, and set the external port to be the same as the
internal port.
3. Click Save.
What to do next
Go to the router port mapping settings interface and set the port number and IP address to be the
same as those on the device. For more information, refer to the router user manual.

8.13.3 Set Port Mapping on Router

The following settings are for a certain router. The settings vary depending on different models of
routers.
Steps
1. Select the WAN Connection Type.
2. Set the IP Address, Subnet Mask and other network parameters of the router.
3. Go to Forwarding → Virtual Severs , and input the Port Number and IP Address.
4. Click Save.
Example
When the cameras are connected to the same router, you can configure the ports of a camera as
80, 8000, and 554 with IP address 192.168.1.23, and the ports of another camera as 81, 8001, 555,
8201 with IP 192.168.1.24.

Figure 8-1 Port Mapping on Router

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Note
The port of the network camera cannot conflict with other ports. For example, some web
management port of the router is 80. Change the camera port if it is the same as the management
port.

8.14 Set ISUP

When the device is registered on ISUP platform (formerly called Ehome), you can visit and manage
the device, transmit data, and forward alarm information over public network.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Network → Platform Access → ISUP .
2. Optional: Select an access center.
3. Check Enable.
4. Select a protocol version and enter related parameters.
5. Click Save.
Register status turns to Online when the function is correctly set.

8.15 Access Camera via Hik-Connect

Hik-Connect is an application for mobile devices. Using the App, you can view live image, receive
alarm notification and so on.
Before You Start
Connect the camera to network with network cables.
Steps
1. Get and install Hik-Connect application by the following ways.
- Visit https://appstore.hikvision.com to download the application according to your mobile
phone system.
- Visit the official site of our company. Then go to Support → Tools → Hikvision App Store .
- Scan the QR code below to download the application.

Note
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● Visit https://appstore.hikvision.com/static/help/index.html to refer to the troubleshooting.

● Visit https://appstore.hikvision.com/ , and click Installation Help at the upper right corner of
the interface to refer to the troubleshooting.
2. Start the application and register for a Hik-Connect user account.
3. Log in after registration.
4. In the app, tap "+" on the upper-right corner and then scan the QR code of the camera to add
the camera. You can find the QR code on the camera or on the cover of the Quick Start Guide of
the camera in the package.
5. Follow the prompts to set the network connection and add the camera to your Hik-Connect
account.
For detailed information, refer to the user manual of the Hik-Connect app.

8.15.1 Enable Hik-Connect Service on Camera

Hik-Connect service should be enabled on your camera before using the service.
You can enable the service through SADP software or Web browser.

Enable Hik-Connect Service via Web Browser

Follow the following steps to enable Hik-Connect Service via Web Browser.
Before You Start
You need to activate the camera before enabling the service.
Steps
1. Access the camera via web browser.
2. Enter platform access configuration interface. Configuration → Network → Platform Access →
Hik-Connect .
3. Check Enable.
4. Click and read "Terms of Service" and "Privacy Policy" in pop-up window.
5. Create a verification code or change the old verification code for the camera.

Note
The verification code is required when you add the camera to Hik-Connect service.
6. Save the settings.

Enable Hik-Connect Service via SADP Software

This part introduce how to enable Hik-Connect service via SADP software of an activated camera.

Steps
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2. Select a camera and enter Modify Network Parameters page.

3. Check Enable Hik-Connect.
4. Create a verification code or change the old verification code.

Note
The verification code is required when you add the camera to Hik-Connect service.
5. Click and read "Terms of Service" and "Privacy Policy".
6. Confirm the settings.

8.15.2 Set Up Hik-Connect

Steps
1. Get and install Hik-Connect application by the following ways.
- Visit https://appstore.hikvision.com to download the application according to your mobile
phone system.
- Visit the official site of our company. Then go to Support → Tools → Hikvision App Store .
- Scan the QR code below to download the application.

Note
If errors like "Unknown app" occur during the installation, solve the problem in two ways.
● Visit https://appstore.hikvision.com/static/help/index.html to refer to the troubleshooting.

● Visit https://appstore.hikvision.com/ , and click Installation Help at the upper right corner of

the interface to refer to the troubleshooting.

2. Start the application and register for a Hik-Connect user account.
3. Log in after registration.

8.15.3 Add Camera to Hik-Connect

Steps
1. Connect your mobile device to a Wi-Fi.
2. Log into the Hik-Connect app.
3. In the home page, tap "+" on the upper-right corner to add a camera.
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Note
If the QR code is missing or too blur to be recognized, you can also add the camera by inputting
the camera's serial number.
5. Input the verification code of your camera.

Note
● The required verification code is the code you create or change when you enable Hik-Connect

service on the camera.

● If you forget the verification code, you can check the current verification code on Platform

Access configuration page via web browser.

6. Tap Connect to a Network button in the popup interface.
7. Choose Wired Connection or Wireless Connection according to your camera function.
Wireless Input the Wi-Fi password that your mobile phone has connected to, and
Connection tap Next to start the Wi-Fi connection process. (Locate the camera within 3
meters from the router when setting up the Wi-Fi.)
Wired Connect the camera to the router with a network cable and tap Connected
Connection in the result interface.

Note
The router should be the same one which your mobile phone has connected to.
8. Tap Add in the next interface to finish adding.
For detailed information, refer to the user manual of the Hik-Connect app.

8.16 Set Open Network Video Interface

If you need to access the device through Open Network Video Interface protocol, you can
configure the user settings to enhance the network security.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Network → Platform Access → Open Network Video Interface .
2. Check Enable.
3. Select an authentication mode.
- If you select Digest, the device only supports digest authentication.
- If you select Digest&ws-username token, the device supports digest authentication or ws-
username token authentication.
4. Click Add to configure the Open Network Video Interface user.
5. Click Save.
6. Optional: Repeat the steps above to add more Open Network Video Interface users.
7. Optional: Manage the user.
- Click to delete the selected Open Network Video Interface user.
- Click to modify the selected Open Network Video Interface user.

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8.17 Set SDK Service

If you want to add the device to the client software, you should enable SDK Service or Enhanced
SDK Service.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Network → Platform Access → SDK Service .
2. Set SDK Service parameters.
1) Check Enable to add the device to the client software with SDK protocol.
2) Enter the Port number.
3. Set Enhanced SDK Service parameters.
1) Check Enable to add the device to the client software with SDK over TLS protocol.
2) Optional: Click TLS Settings to enable the TLS version that the device supports. Refer to TLS
for details.
3) Enter the Port number.
4) Select a server certificate to make sure the data transmission security. You can click Certificate
Management to add a certificate. Refer to Certificate Management for details.
4. Click Save.

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Chapter 9 System and Security

It introduces system maintenance, system settings and security management, and explains how to
configure relevant parameters.

9.1 System Settings

9.1.1 View Device Information

You can view device information, such as Device No., Model, Serial No. and Firmware Version.
Enter Configuration → System → System Settings → Basic Information to view the device
information.

9.1.2 Time and Date

You can configure time and date of the device by configuring time zone, time synchronization and
Daylight Saving Time (DST).

Synchronize Time Manually

Steps
1. Go to Configuration → System → System Settings → Time Settings .
2. Select Time Zone.
3. Select Manual Time Sync..
4. Choose one time synchronization method.
- Select Set Time, and manually input or select date and time from the pop-up calendar.
- Click Sync. with computer time to synchronize the time of the device with that of the local PC.
5. Click Save.

Set NTP Server

You can use NTP server when accurate and reliable time source is required.
Before You Start
Set up a NTP server or obtain NTP server information.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → System → System Settings → Time Settings .
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3. Click NTP.
4. Set Server Address, NTP Port and Interval.

Note
Server Address is NTP server IP address.
5. Click Test to test server connection.
6. Click Save.

Synchronize Time by Satellite

Note
This function varies depending on different devices.
Steps
1. Enter Configuration → System → System Settings → Time Settings .
2. Select Satellite Time Sync..
3. Set Interval.
4. Click Save.

Set DST
If the region where the device is located adopts Daylight Saving Time (DST), you can set this
function.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → System → System Settings → Time Settings .
2. Check Enable.
3. Select Start Time, End Time and DST Bias.
4. Click Save.

9.1.3 Set RS-232

RS-232 can be used to debug device or access peripheral device. RS-232 can realize communication
between the device and computer or terminal when the communication distance is short.
Before You Start
Connect the device to computer or terminal with RS-232 cable.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → System → System Settings → RS-232 .
2. Set RS-232 parameters to match the device with computer or terminal.
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9.1.4 Set RS-485

RS-485 is used to connect the device to external device. You can use RS-485 to transmit the data
between the device and the computer or terminal when the communication distance is too long.
Before You Start
Connect the device and computer or terminal with RS-485 cable.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → System → System Settings → RS-485 .
2. Set the RS-485 parameters.

Note
You should keep the parameters of the device and the computer or terminal all the same.
3. Click Save.

9.1.5 Set Live View Connection

It controls the remote live view connection amount.
Live view connection controls the maximum live view that can be streamed at the same time.
Enter Configuration → System → System Settings → System Service to set the upper limit of the
remote connection number.

9.1.6 Location Settings

Location displays and uploads the current longitude and latitude of the device.
Auto Uploading
Check Enable and set Location Upload Interval.
The device will upload its location at the set interval. You can also click Refresh to upgrade the
device location manually.
Manual Settings
Check Enable and set Location Upload Interval. Enter the longitude and latitude of the device
and click Save.
The device will upload the set location at the set interval.

Note
This function may vary according to different device models.

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9.1.7 View Open Source Software License

On the top-right corner, click and select Open Source Software Description to download the
license. You can view the license in the editor.

9.2 User and Account

9.2.1 Set User Account and Permission

The administrator can add, modify, or delete other accounts, and grant different permission to
different user levels.

Caution
To increase security of using the device on the network, please change the password of your
account regularly. Changing the password every 3 months is recommended. If the device is used in
high-risk environment, it is recommended that the password should be changed every month or
week.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → System → User Management → User Management .
2. Click Add. Enter User Name, select Level, and enter Password. Assign remote permission to
users based on needs.
Administrator
The administrator has the authority to all operations and can add users and operators and
assign permission.
User
Users can be assigned permission of viewing live video, setting PTZ parameters, and changing
their own passwords, but no permission for other operations.
Operator
Operators can be assigned all permission except for operations on the administrator and
creating accounts.
Modify Select a user and click to change the password and permission.
Delete Select a user and click .

Note
The administrator can add up to 31 user accounts.
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9.2.2 Simultaneous Login

The administrator can set the maximum number of users logging into the system through web
browser simultaneously.
Go to Configuration → System → User Management → Online Users , click General, and set
Simultaneous Login.

9.2.3 Online Users

The information of users logging into the device is shown.
Go to Configuration → System → User Management → Online Users to view the list of online
users.

9.3 Maintenance

9.3.1 Restart
You can restart the device via browser.
Go to Maintenance and Security → Maintenance → Restart , and click Restart.

9.3.2 Upgrade
Before You Start
You need to obtain the correct upgrade package.

Caution
DO NOT disconnect power during the process, and the device restarts automatically after upgrade.
Steps
1. Go to Maintenance and Security → Maintenance → Upgrade .
2. Choose one method to upgrade.
Firmware Locate the exact path of the upgrade file.
Firmware Directory Locate the directory which the upgrade file belongs to.
3. Click to select the upgrade file.
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9.3.3 Restore and Default

Restore and Default helps restore the device parameters to the default settings.
Steps
1. Go to Maintenance and Security → Maintenance → Backup and Restore .
2. Click Restore or Default according to your needs.
Restore Reset device parameters, except user information, IP parameters and video format
to the default settings.
Default Reset all the parameters to the factory default.

Note
Be careful when using this function. After resetting to the factory default, all the
parameters are reset to the default settings.

9.3.4 Import and Export Configuration File

It helps speed up batch configuration on other devices with the same parameters.
Steps
1. Export configuration file.
1) Go to Maintenance and Security → Maintenance → Backup and Restore → Backup .
2) Click Export and input the encryption password to export the current configuration file.
3) Set the saving path to save the configuration file in local computer.
2. Import configuration file.
1) Access the device that needs to be configured via web browser.
2) Go to Maintenance and Security → Maintenance → Backup and Restore → Reset .
3) Click to select the saved configuration file.
4) Input the encryption password you have set when exporting the configuration file.
5) Click Import.

9.3.5 Search and Manage Log

Log helps locate and troubleshoot problems.
Steps
1. Go to Maintenance and Security → Maintenance → Log .
2. Set search conditions Major Type, Minor Type, Start Time, and End Time.
3. Click Search.
The matched log files will be displayed on the log list.
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9.3.6 Search Security Audit Logs

You can search and analyze the security log files of the device so as to find out the illegal intrusion
and troubleshoot the security events.
Steps

Note
This function is only supported by certain camera models.
1. Go to Maintenance and Security → Maintenance → Security Audit Log .
2. Select log types, Start Time, and End Time.
3. Click Search.
The log files that match the search conditions will be displayed on the Log List.
4. Optional: Click Export to save the log files to your computer.

9.3.7 SSH
Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol for operating network services over an
unsecured network.
Go to Maintenance and Security → Maintenance → Device Debugging , and click Settings of SSH.
You can edit the number of the port. Click Save.

Caution
Use the function with caution. The security risk of device internal information leakage exists when
the function is enabled.

9.3.8 Export Diagnose Information

Diagnose information includes running log, system information, hardware information.
Go to Maintenance and Security → Maintenance → Device Debugging → Diagnose Information .
Click Export. In the pop-up window, check desired diagnose information and click Export to export
corresponding diagnose information of the device.

9.4 Security
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9.4.1 Set IP Address Filter

IP address filter is a tool for access control. You can enable the IP address filter to allow or forbid
the visits from the certain IP addresses.
IP address refers to IPv4.
Steps
1. Go to Maintenance and Security → Security → IP Address Filter .
2. Check Enable.
3. Select the type of IP address filter.
Blocklist IP addresses in the list cannot access the device.
Allowlist Only IP addresses in the list can access the device.
4. Edit the IP address filter list.
Add Add a new IP address or IP address range to the list.
Modify the selected IP address or IP address range in the list.
Delete the selected IP address or IP address range in the list.
5. Click Save.

9.4.2 Set MAC Address Filter

MAC address filter is a tool for access control. You can enable the MAC address filter to allow or
forbid the visits from the certain MAC addresses.
Steps
1. Go to Maintenance and Security → Security → MAC Address Filter .
2. Check Enable.
3. Select the type of MAC address filter.
Blocklist MAC addresses in the list cannot access the device.
Allowlist Only MAC addresses in the list can access the device.
4. Edit the MAC address filter list.
Add Add a new MAC address to the list.
Modify the selected MAC address in the list.
Delete the selected MAC address in the list.
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9.4.3 Control Timeout Settings

If this function is enabled, you will be logged out when you make no operation (not including
viewing live image) to the device via web browser within the set timeout period.
Go to Maintenance and Security → Security → Login Management → Control Timeout Settings to
complete settings.

9.4.4 Certificate Management

It helps to manage the server/client certificates and CA certificate, and to send an alarm if the
certificates are close to expiry date, or are expired/abnormal.

Note
The function is only supported by certain device models.

Server Certificate/Client Certificate

Note
The device has default self-signed server/client certificate installed. The certificate ID is default.

Create and Install Self-signed Certificate

Steps
1. Go to Maintenance and Security → Security → Certificate Management .
2. Click Create Self-signed Certificate.
3. Input certificate information.

Note
The input certificate ID cannot be the same as the existing ones.
4. Click Save to save and install the certificate.
The created certificate is displayed in the Server/Client Certificate list.
If the certificate is used by certain functions, the function name is shown in the column
Functions.
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Install Self-signed Request Certificate

You can send the self-signed certificate to a trusted third-party for the signature, and install the
certificate to the device.
Before You Start
Create a self-signed certificate first. See Create and Install Self-signed Certificate for instructions.
Steps
1. Go to Maintenance and Security → Security → Certificate Management .
2. Select a self-signed certificate from the Server/Client Certificate list.
3. Click Create Certificate Request.
4. Input request information.
5. Click Save.
The certificate request details are displayed in a pop-up window.
6. Copy the request content and save it as a request file.
7. Send the file to a trusted-third party for signature.
8. After receiving the certificated sent back from the third-party, install it to the device.
1) Click Import.
2) Input Certificate ID.

Note
The input certificate ID cannot be the same as the existed ones.
3) Click to select the certificate file.
4) Select Self-signed Request Certificate.
5) Click Save.
The imported certificate is displayed in the Server/Client Certificate list.
If the certificate is used by certain function, the function name is shown in the column
Functions.
9. Optional: Click Property see the certificate details.

Install Other Authorized Certificate

If you already has an authorized certificate (not created by the device), you can import it to the
device directly.
Steps
1. Go to Maintenance and Security → Security → Certificate Management .
2. Click Import in the Server/Client Certificate list.
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Note
The input certificate ID cannot be the same as the existed ones.
4. Click to select the certificate file.
5. Select Certificate and Key and select a Key Type according to your certificate.
Independent Key If your certificate has an independent key, select this option.
Browse to select the private key and input the private-key password.
PKCS#12 If your certificate has the key in the same certificate file, select this option
and input the password.
6. Click Save.
The imported certificate is displayed in the Server/Client Certificate list.
If the certificate is used by certain function, the function name is shown in the column
Functions.

Install CA Certificate
Before You Start
Prepare a CA certificate in advance.
Steps
1. Go to Maintenance and Security → Security → Certificate Management .
2. Click Import in the CA Certificate list.
3. Input Certificate ID.

Note
The input certificate ID cannot be the same as the existing ones.
4. Click to select the certificate file.
5. Click Save.
The imported certificate is displayed in the CA Certificate list.
If the certificate is used by certain functions, the function name is shown in the Functions
column.

Enable Certificate Expiration Alarm

Steps
1. Check Enable Certificate Expiration Alarm. If enabled, you will receive an email or the camera
links to the surveillance center that the certificate will expire soon, or is expired or abnormal.
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Note
● If you set the reminding day before expiration to 1, then the camera will remind you the day

before the expiration day. 1 to 30 days are available. Seven days is the default reminding days.
● If you set the reminding day before expiration to 1, and the detection time to 10:00, and the

certificate will expire in 9:00 the next day, the camera will remind you in 10:00 the first day.
3. Click Save.

9.4.5 TLS
The Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol aims primarily to provide privacy and data integrity
between two or more communicating computer applications. TLS settings are effective for HTTP(S)
and enhanced SDK service.
Go to Maintenance and Security → Security → TLS , and enable the desired TLS protocol. Click
Save.

Caution
Use the function with caution. The security risk of device internal information leakage exists when
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Chapter 10 VCA Resource

VCA resource is a collection of smart functions supported by the device.

10.1 Set Open Platform

HEOP (Hikvision Embedded Open Platform) allows you to install the application for the third-party
to develop and run its function and service. For the device supporting HEOP, you can follow the
steps to import and run smart applications.
Steps
1. Go to VCA interface.

Note
Before installing the application, make sure that the application you want to install fits the
following conditions.
● Each application has its own exclusive name.

● The FLASH memory space that the application takes up is less than the available FLASH

memory space of the device.

● The memory and computing power of the application is less than that available memory and

computing power of the device.

2. Click Import Application and browse your local path to select an application package and
import.
3. Click Import License and browse your local path to select a license file and import.
4. Optional: Set application.

Click Enable or disable the application.

Click Delete the application.
Click Export log.
Click Browse a local path and import an application
package to update the application.
View details Select an application and click on it to show
the details on the page.

10.2 General Settings

Set the general parameters which are related to the smart applications.
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Camera Info.
For camera information settings, refer to Set Camera Info .
FTP
For FTP settings, refer to Set FTP .
Email
For Email settings, refer to Set Email .
Alarm Output
For alarm output settings, refer to Automatic Alarm .
Audible Alarm Output
For audible alarm output settings, refer to Set Audible Alarm Output .
Alarm Server
For alarm server settings, refer to Alarm Server .
Metadata
For metadata settings, refer to Metadata .

10.2.1 Set Camera Info

Customize specific information for the device. It may help identify a certain device when multiple
devices are under management.
Go to VCA → Set Application → General Settings → Camera Info to set Device No. and Camera
Info.

10.2.2 Metadata
Metadata is the raw data that the device collects before algorithm processing. It is often used for
the third party integration.
Go to VCA → Set Application → General Settings → metadata Settings to enable metadata
uploading of the desired function.

Note
This function may vary according to different camera models.
Smart Event
The metadata of the smart event includes the target ID, target coordinate, time, etc.
Face Capture

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The metadata of face capture includes the rule information, target ID, target coordinate, time
information, etc. The camera detects the whole image by default. If the area is configured in the
face capture settings, the camera detects the configured area.

10.3 Smart Event

Note
● For certain device models, you need to enable the smart event function on VCA page first to
show the function configuration page.
● The function varies according to different models.

10.3.1 Set Intrusion Detection

It is used to detect objects entering and loitering in a predefined virtual region. If it occurs, the
device can take linkage actions.
Before You Start
● Go to VCA and select the application. Select Smart Event and click Next to enable the function.

● For the device supporting HEOP, go to VCA to import and enable Smart Event.

Steps
1. Go to VCA → Set Application → Smart Event → Intrusion Detection .
2. Check Enable.
3. Click Add to add a rule and set a detection area.
1) Draw a detection area. Click , click on the live view to specify the vertexes and draw the
boundaries of the detection area, and right click to complete drawing.
2) Set the minimum size and the maximum size for the target to improve detection accuracy.
Only targets whose size are between the maximum size and the minimum size trigger the
detection. Click and , then drag the mouse in the live view to draw the minimum and
maximum target size.
3) Optional: Click to delete all the setting areas.
4. Set parameters.
Detection Target
This function allows alarm triggering by specified selected target types. If the detection target
is not selected, all the detected targets will be reported.

Note
This function is only available for certain device models under certain settings. Please refer to
the actual settings.
Threshold

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Threshold stands for the threshold for the time of the object loitering in the region. If the
time that one object stays exceeds the threshold, the alarm is triggered. The larger the value
of the threshold is, the longer the alarm triggering time is.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity stands for the percentage of the body part of an acceptable target that enters the
predefined region. Sensitivity = 100 - S1/ST × 100. S1 stands for the target body part that goes
across the predefined region. ST stands for the complete target body. The higher the value of
sensitivity is, the more easily the alarm can be triggered.
Target Validity
If you set a higher validity, the required target features should be more obvious, and the
alarm accuracy would be higher. The target with less obvious features would be missed.

Figure 10-1 Set Rule

5. Optional: You can set the parameters of multiple areas by repeating the above steps.
6. For the arming schedule settings, refer to Set Arming Schedule . For the linkage method settings,
refer to Linkage Method Settings .
7. Click Save.

10.3.2 Set Line Crossing Detection

It is used to detect objects crossing a predefined virtual line. If it occurs, the device can take linkage
actions.
Before You Start
● Go to VCA and select the application. Select Smart Event and click Next to enable the function.

● For the device supporting HEOP, go to VCA to import and enable Smart Event.

Steps
1. Go to VCA → Set Application → Smart Event → Line Crossing Detection .
2. Check Enable.
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1) Draw a detection line. Click and a line with an arrow appears in the live view. Drag the line
to the location on the live view as desired.
2) Set the minimum size and the maximum size for the target to improve detection accuracy.
Only targets whose size are between the maximum size and the minimum size trigger the
detection. Click and , then drag the mouse in the live view to draw the minimum and
maximum target size.
3) Optional: Click to delete all the setting areas.
4. Set parameters.
Detection Target
This function allows alarm triggering by specified selected target types. If the detection target
is not selected, all the detected targets will be reported.

Note
This function is only available for certain device models under certain settings. Please refer to
the actual settings.
Direction
It stands for the direction from which the object goes across the line.
A<->B: The object going across the line from both directions can be detected and alarms are
triggered.
A->B: Only the object crossing the configured line from the A side to the B side can be
detected.
B->A: Only the object crossing the configured line from the B side to the A side can be
detected.
Sensitivity
It stands for the percentage of the body part of an acceptable target that goes across the pre-
defined line. Sensitivity = 100 - S1/ST × 100. S1 stands for the target body part that goes
across the pre-defined line. ST stands for the complete target body. The higher the value of
sensitivity is, the more easily the alarm can be triggered.
Target Validity
If you set a higher validity, the required target features should be more obvious, and the
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Figure 10-2 Set Rule

5. Optional: You can set the parameters of multiple areas by repeating the above steps.
6. For the arming schedule settings, refer to Set Arming Schedule . For the linkage method settings,
refer to Linkage Method Settings .
7. Click Save.

10.3.3 Set Region Entrance Detection

It is used to detect objects entering a predefined virtual region from the outside place. If it occurs,
the device can take linkage actions.
Before You Start
● Go to VCA and select the application. Select Smart Event and click Next to enable the function.

● For the device supporting HEOP, go to VCA to import and enable Smart Event.

Steps
1. Go to VCA → Set Application → Smart Event → Region Entrance Detection .
2. Check Enable.
3. Click Add to add a rule and set a detection area.
1) Draw a detection area. Click , click on the live view to specify the vertexes and draw the
boundaries of the detection area, and right click to complete drawing.
2) Set the minimum size and the maximum size for the target to improve detection accuracy.
Only targets whose size are between the maximum size and the minimum size trigger the
detection. Click and , then drag the mouse in the live view to draw the minimum and
maximum target size.
3) Optional: Click to delete all the setting areas.
4. Set parameters.
Detection Target
This function allows alarm triggering by specified selected target types. If the detection target
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Note
This function is only available for certain device models under certain settings. Please refer to
the actual settings.
Sensitivity
It stands for the percentage of the body part of an acceptable target that goes across the
predefined region. Sensitivity = 100 - S1/ST × 100. S1 stands for the target body part that goes
across the predefined region. ST stands for the complete target body. The higher the value of
sensitivity is, the more easily the alarm can be triggered.
Target Validity
If you set a higher validity, the required target features should be more obvious, and the
alarm accuracy would be higher. The target with less obvious features would be missing.

Figure 10-3 Set Rule

5. Optional: You can set the parameters of multiple areas by repeating the above steps.
6. For the arming schedule settings, refer to Set Arming Schedule . For the linkage method settings,
refer to Linkage Method Settings .
7. Click Save.

10.3.4 Set Region Exiting Detection

It is used to detect objects exiting from a predefined virtual region. If it occurs, the device can take
linkage actions.

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Before You Start

● Go to VCA and select the application. Select Smart Event and click Next to enable the function.

● For the device supporting HEOP, go to VCA to import and enable Smart Event.

Steps
1. Go to VCA → Set Application → Smart Event → Region Exiting Detection .
2. Check Enable.
3. Click Add to add a rule and set a detection area.
1) Draw a detection area. Click , click on the live view to specify the vertexes and draw the
boundaries of the detection area, and right click to complete drawing.
2) Set the minimum size and the maximum size for the target to improve detection accuracy.
Only targets whose size are between the maximum size and the minimum size trigger the
detection. Click and , then drag the mouse in the live view to draw the minimum and
maximum target size.
3) Optional: Click to delete all the setting areas.
4. Set parameters.
Detection Target
This function allows alarm triggering by specified selected target types. If the detection target
is not selected, all the detected targets will be reported.

Note
This function is only available for certain device models under certain settings. Please refer to
the actual settings.
Sensitivity
It stands for the percentage of the body part of an acceptable target that goes across the
predefined region. Sensitivity = 100 - S1/ST × 100. S1 stands for the target body part that goes
across the predefined region. ST stands for the complete target body. The higher the value of
sensitivity is, the more easily the alarm can be triggered.
Target Validity
If you set a higher validity, the required target features should be more obvious, and the
alarm accuracy would be higher. The target with less obvious features would be missing.

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Figure 10-4 Set Rule

5. Optional: You can set the parameters of multiple areas by repeating the above steps.
6. For the arming schedule settings, refer to Set Arming Schedule . For the linkage method settings,
refer to Linkage Method Settings .
7. Click Save.

10.3.5 Set Unattended Baggage Detection

It is used to detect the objects left over in the predefined region. Linkage methods can be triggered
after the object is left and stays in the region for a set time period.
Before You Start
● Go to VCA and select the application. Select Smart Event and click Next to enable the function.

● For the device supporting HEOP, go to VCA to import and enable Smart Event.

Steps
1. Go to VCA → Set Application → Smart Event → Unattended Baggage Detection .
2. Check Enable.
3. Click Add to add a rule and set a detection area.
1) Draw a detection area. Click , click on the live view to specify the vertexes and draw the
boundaries of the detection area, and right click to complete drawing.
2) Set the minimum size and the maximum size for the target to improve detection accuracy.
Only targets whose size are between the maximum size and the minimum size trigger the
detection. Click and , then drag the mouse in the live view to draw the minimum and
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3) Optional: Click to delete all the setting areas.

4. Set parameters.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity stands for the percentage of the body part of an acceptable target that enters the
predefined region. Sensitivity = 100 - S1/ST × 100. S1 stands for the target body part that goes
across the predefined region. ST stands for the complete target body. The higher the value of
sensitivity is, the more easily the alarm can be triggered.
Threshold
It stands for the time of the objects left in the region. Alarm is triggered after the object is left
and stays in the region for the set time period.

Figure 10-5 Set Rule

5. Optional: You can set the parameters of multiple areas by repeating the above steps.
6. For the arming schedule settings, refer to Set Arming Schedule . For the linkage method settings,
refer to Linkage Method Settings .
7. Click Save.

Note
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10.3.6 Set Object Removal Detection

It detects whether the objects are removed from the predefined detection region, such as the
exhibits on display. If it occurs, the device can take linkage actions and the staff can take measures
to reduce property loss.
Before You Start
● Go to VCA and select the application. Select Smart Event and click Next to enable the function.

● For the device supporting HEOP, go to VCA to import and enable Smart Event.

Steps
1. Go to VCA → Set Application → Smart Event → Object Removal Detection .
2. Check Enable.
3. Click Add to add a rule and set a detection area.
1) Draw a detection area. Click , click on the live view to specify the vertexes and draw the
boundaries of the detection area, and right click to complete drawing.
2) Set the minimum size and the maximum size for the target to improve detection accuracy.
Only targets whose size are between the maximum size and the minimum size trigger the
detection. Click and , then drag the mouse in the live view to draw the minimum and
maximum target size.
3) Optional: Click to delete all the setting areas.
4. Set parameters.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity stands for the percentage of the body part of an acceptable target that enters the
predefined region. Sensitivity = 100 - S1/ST × 100. S1 stands for the target body part that goes
across the predefined region. ST stands for the complete target body. The higher the value of
sensitivity is, the more easily the alarm can be triggered.
Threshold
The threshold for the time of the objects removed from the region. If you set the value as 10,
alarm is triggered after the object disappears from the region for 10s.

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Figure 10-6 Set Rule

5. Optional: You can set the parameters of multiple areas by repeating the above steps.
6. For the arming schedule settings, see Set Arming Schedule . For the linkage method settings, see
Linkage Method Settings .
7. Click Save.

Note
The function is only supported by certain models. The actual display varies with the models.

10.4 Face Capture

The device can capture the face that meets the rules in the configured rule area, and the captured
picture will be uploaded.

Note
● For certain device models, you need to enable this function on VCA page first.
● The function is only supported by certain device models.

10.4.1 Set Face Capture

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Before You Start

● Go to VCA and select the application. Select Face Capture and click Next to enable the function.

● For the device supporting HEOP, go to VCA to import and enable Face Capture.

Steps
1. Go to VCA → Set Application → Face Capture → Rule .
2. Check Enable to enable the rule settings.
3. Click to draw the detection area you want the face capture to take effect. Draw area by left-
clicking end-points in the live view window, and right-clicking to finish the area drawing. It is
recommended that the drawn area occupies 1/2 to 2/3 of the live view image.
4. Draw pupil distance.
Min. Pupil Distance
Click to draw the minimum pupil distance. If the pupil distance of the face in the video
image is smaller than the minimum pupil distance, the face will not be detected.
Max. Pupil Distance
Click to draw the maximum pupil distance. If the pupil distance of the face in the video
image is larger than the maximum pupil distance, the face will not be detected.
You can also input the value of distance in the text field.
5. Optional: For shield region settings, refer to Set Shield Region .
6. For the arming schedule settings, refer to Set Arming Schedule . For the linkage method settings,
refer to Linkage Method Settings .
7. Click Save.
8. For overlay and capture settings, refer to Overlay and Capture . For advanced parameters
settings, refer to Face Capture Algorithms Parameters .
Result
You can view and download captured pictures in Playback → Picture . Refer to View and
Download Picture for details.

10.4.2 Overlay and Capture

Choose to configure capture parameters and the information you want to display on stream and
picture.
Display VCA info. on Stream
Display smart information on stream, including the target and rules information.
Display Target info. on Alarm Picture
Overlay the alarm picture with target information.
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Comparing to target picture, background picture is the scene image which offers extra
environmental information. You can set the background picture quality and resolution. If the
background image need to be uploaded to the surveillance center, check Background Upload.
For some devices, you can also check Face Picture to upload the captured face picture.
Target Picture Settings
Custom, Head Shot, Half-Body Shot and Full-Body Shot are selectable.

Note
If you select Custom, you can customize width, head height and body height as required.
You can check Fixed Picture Height to set the picture height.
Face Beautification
Check Face Beautification and adjust the beautification level as needed.

Note
Face Beautification slightly adjusts the captured face pictures and reduces facial noise.
Face Enhancement
Check Face Enhancement and the device is able to capture better and clearer face pictures
when it is dark.
Text Overlay
You can check desired items and adjust their order to display on captured pictures.
See Set Camera Info to set Device No. and Camera Info.

10.4.3 Face Capture Algorithms Parameters

It is used to set and optimize the parameters of the algorithm library for face capture function.

Version
It stands for the current algorithm version.
Capture Parameters
Best Shot
The best shot after target leaves the detection area.
Capture Threshold
It stands for the quality of face to trigger capture and alarm. Higher value means better
quality should be met to trigger capture and alarm.
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It refers to the capture times a face will be captured during its stay in the configured area.
The default value is 1.
Quick Shot
When the face picture grading value is higher than the quick shot threshold, the face picture
will be captured and uploaded. Otherwise, the picture with the highest grading value that
reaches the max. capture interval will be selected for upload.
Quick Shot Threshold
It stands for the quality of face to trigger quick shot.
Max. Capture Interval
It refers to the max. time occupation for one quick shot.
Capture Times
It refers to the capture times a face will be captured during its stay in the configured area.
Remove Duplicated Faces
This function can filter out repeated captures of certain face.
Similarity Threshold for Duplicates Removing
It is the similarity between the newly captured face and the picture in the duplicates removing
library. When the similarity is higher than the value you set, the captured picture is regarded
as a duplicated face and will be dropped.
Duplicates Removing Library Grading Threshold
It is the face grading threshold that triggers duplicates checking. When the face grading is
higher than the set value, the captured face is compared with the face pictures that are
already in the duplicates removing library.
Duplicates Removing Library Update Time
Every face picture is kept in the duplicates removing library for the set update time.
Face Exposure
Check the checkbox to enable the face exposure.
Reference Brightness
The reference brightness of a face in the face exposure mode. If a face is detected, the
camera adjusts the face brightness according to the value you set. The higher the value, the
brighter the face is.
Min. Duration
The minimum duration of the camera exposures the face.

Note
If the face exposure is enabled, please make sure the WDR function is disabled, and the
manual iris is selected.

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Face Filtering Time

It means the time interval between the camera detecting a face and taking a capture action.
If the detected face stays in the scene for less than the set filtering time, capture will not be
triggered. For example, if the face filtering time is set as 5 seconds, the camera will capture
the detected face when the face keeps staying in the scene for 5 seconds.

Note
The face filtering time (longer than 0s) may increase the possibility of the actual capture
times less than the set value above.
Facial Posture Filter
Facial posture filter can filter out face of certain postures. The figure on the right of the slider
stands for the posture angle which is acceptable in the face capture action. Click to display
the diagram illustrating the face turning direction when setting up this filter.
Upload Feature
Feature stands for the feature information the algorithm can tell from face pictures. Check the
function to upload the information.

Restore Parameters
Restore Defaults
Click Restore to restore all the settings in advanced configuration to the factory default.

10.4.4 Set Shield Region

The shield region allows you to set the specific region in which the set smart function rule is
invalid.
Steps
1. Select Shield Region.
2. Click to draw shield region. Repeat this step above to set more shield regions.
3. Optional: Select and click on the drawn region, then click to delete the selected drawn
region.
4. Optional: Click to delete all drawn regions.
5. Click Save.

10.5 People Management

People management is used to detect and analyze people number and changes in a predefined
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Note
● For certain device models, you need to enable People Management on VCA page first.
● The function is only supported by certain device models.

10.5.1 Regional People Counting

It counts people in a predefined area and detects people number changes and crowded situation.
When the people number exception or waiting time exception occurs, the device can trigger an
alarm.
Refer to Set People Density to set people density detection.
Refer to Set People Exception Detection to set people exception detection.
Refer to Waiting Time Exception Detection to set waiting time exception detection.

Set People Density

This function detects the level of people density in the set rule region.
Before You Start
● Go to VCA → Select Application , select People Management and click Next to enable the

function.
● For the device supporting HEOP, go to VCA to import and enable People Management.

Steps
1. Go to VCA → Set Application → People Management → Regional People Counting → Rule .
2. Click Add to add a rule and set its name.
3. Set a rule.
People Number OSD
It displays the real-time people number in the live view window. You can drag the mouse to
adjust the OSD window location.

Note
People density detection (people density alarm) does not support Alarm Times Per Exception,
Alarm Interval and First Alarm Delay settings.
4. Click to draw a region in the live view window, left click the end-points in the live view
window to define the boundary of the set rule region, and right click to finish drawing.

Note
● Up to 8 regions can be set at the same time.

● Try not to overlap the regions.

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Scheduled Uploading
The device uploads people density information within the set statistics cycle.
Number of People Change Upload
The device uploads the people change information if there is any change in the set rule
region.
Congestion Level Upload
The device uploads the congestion information when there is any change of congestion level
in the set rule region.
Density Level
Number of People
The range for each level by inputting the lower limit of the number of people in the set
rule region.
Custom Name
The name of the level.

Note
● Set the Number of People before the Custom Name.

● Up to three levels can be configured. The density increases from level 1 to level 3.

6. Set arming schedule. See Set Arming Schedule .

7. Set linkage method. See Linkage Method Settings .
8. Click Save.
9. Optional: Set text overlay. For detailed settings, refer to Overlay and Capture .
10. Optional: View version and set filtering condition. For detailed settings, refer to Advanced
Settings .

Set People Exception Detection

This function detects the people number in the set rule region and an alarm is triggered when the
situation meets the alarm-triggering condition.
Before You Start
● Go to VCA → Select Application , select People Management and click Next to enable the

function.
● For the device supporting HEOP, go to VCA to import and enable People Management.

Steps
1. Go to VCA → Set Application → People Management → Regional People Counting → Rule .
2. Click Add to add a rule and set its name.
3. Set a rule.
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It displays the real-time people number in the live view window. You can drag the mouse to
adjust the OSD window location.
Alarm Times Per Exception
It refers to the alarm times after an alarm is triggered. If you do not check it and set the
times, the device will keep sending alarms.
Alarm Interval
Within the set Alarm Interval, the same alarm will not be uploaded.
First Alarm Delay
When the first alarm is triggered, the alarm will be uploaded after a set time period.
4. Click to draw a region in the live view window, left click the end-points in the live view
window to define the boundary of the set rule region, and right click to finish drawing.

Note
● Up to 8 regions can be set at the same time.

● Try not to overlap the regions.

5. Check Regional People Exception Alarm, and set Alarm Trigger Condition and Alarm Threshold.

Note
● After enabling Ignore Situation of No People, the device will not trigger an alarm when there

is no people in the region.

● This function can filter the potential alarm condition under which the value is less than the set

Alarm Threshold and no people in the region.

6. Set arming schedule. See Set Arming Schedule .
7. Set linkage method. See Linkage Method Settings .
8. Click Save.
9. Optional: Set text overlay. For detailed settings, refer to Overlay and Capture .
10. Optional: View version and set filtering condition. For detailed settings, refer to Advanced
Settings .

Waiting Time Exception Detection

This function detects the waiting time of the set rule region and an alarm is triggered when the
waiting time meets the alarm-triggering condition.
Before You Start
● Go to VCA → Select Application , select People Management and click Next to enable the

function.
● For the device supporting HEOP, go to VCA to import and enable People Management.

Steps
1. Go to VCA → Set Application → People Management → Regional People Counting → Rule .

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2. Click Add to add a rule and set its name.

3. Set a rule.
People Number OSD
It displays the real-time people number in the live view window. You can drag the mouse to
adjust the OSD window location.
Alarm Times Per Exception
It refers to the alarm times after an alarm is triggered. If you do not check it and set the
times, the device will keep sending alarms.
Alarm Interval
Within the set Alarm Interval, the same alarm will not be uploaded.
First Alarm Delay
When the first alarm is triggered, the alarm will be uploaded after a set time period.

Note
Waiting time exception detection (dwell time exception alarm) supports Alarm Times Per
Exception, Alarm Interval and First Alarm Delay settings only on the condition that the Alarm
Trigger Condition is Greater Than Threshold A.
4. Click to draw a region in the live view window, left click the end-points in the live view
window to define the boundary of the set rule region, and right click to finish drawing.

Note
● Up to 8 regions can be set at the same time.

● Try not to overlap the regions.

5. Check Dwell Time Exception Alarm, and set Alarm Trigger Condition and Alarm Threshold.
6. Set arming schedule. See Set Arming Schedule .
7. Set linkage method. See Linkage Method Settings .
8. Click Save.
9. Optional: Set text overlay. For detailed settings, refer to Overlay and Capture .
10. Optional: View version and set filtering condition. For detailed settings, refer to Advanced
Settings .

10.5.2 Overlay and Capture

Go to VCA → People Management → Overlay & Capture . Check the information you want to
overlay on the captured pictures. You can also click to adjust the order.

10.5.3 Advanced Settings

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Version
It stands for the current algorithm version.
Algorithm Mode
Select a mode according to the installation scene.
Filter
Target Size
It stands for the size of the target detection window. A target larger than this pixel can be
counted as a real target. It can remove the false alarm of a certain fixed target.
Displacement
It stands for target displacement or the target width. A target will not be counted if its
displacement is less than the set percentage.
Min. Waiting Duration
Waiting time shorter than the set value will be filtered.
Confidence
The higher the threshold is, the more difficult a target will be detected, but the higher the
accuracy is.

Note
The filtering settings should be operated by the professionals. The filter settings can adjust the
algorithm for detection to change the detection range, sensitivity, etc.

10.6 People Counting

People counting is used to calculate the number of people entering or exiting an area.

Note
● For certain device models, you need to enable People Counting on VCA page first.
● The function is only supported by certain device models.

10.6.1 Set People Counting Rule

After setting the detection rules and algorithm parameters, the device calculates the number of
people entering or exiting in the rule area, triggers linkage actions and uploads data automatically.
Before You Start
● Go to VCA and select the application. Select People Counting and click Next to enable the

function.
● For the device supporting HEOP, go to VCA to import and enable People Counting.

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Steps
1. Go to VCA → Set Application → People Counting → Rule .
2. Check Enable to enable the function.
3. Click Add to add a detection area.
4. Click to draw the polygon detection area (count area). Left-click end-points in the live view
window, and right-click to finish the drawing.
5. Click to draw the detection line. The arrow shows entering direction, you can click to
change the direction.

Note
In order to improve the counting accuracy, please draw the detection area according to the
following rules.
● The detection area needs to cover the people entering and exiting access.

● The detection line must be completely contained within the red detection area and

perpendicular to the path of the person passing through.

6. Optional: Adjust the detection area and detection line.
Click Clear the selected detection area or line.
Click Clear all detection areas and lines.
7. Optional: Repeat the above steps to draw up to 3 detection areas and corresponding detection
lines.
8. Set people counting parameters.
OSD Overlay Content
Select the counting data type to be displayed in the live view image from the drop-down list,
and adjust the display position of people counting data in the live view image.

Note
OSD overlay only counts the number of the person on the current day. The data will be
cleared automatically when the device restarts or at the daily reset time.
Daily Reset Time
The device clears the data in 00:00 each day by default. You can select a time point through
the drop-down list. After selecting, the counting data will be automatically cleared at this
time point every day.
You can click Manual Reset to manually trigger a data reset and clear the current people
counting data.
9. Click Save.
10. Set arming schedule. See Set Arming Schedule .
11. Set linkage method. See Linkage Method Settings .
12. Click Save.
13. Optional: Set people counting data uploading parameters.
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Real-Time Data Uploading

Send the real-time data to the platform.
Upload Data Periodically
Set the Data Statistics Cycle, and the passenger flow counting data will be uploaded to the
platform at intervals according to the Data Statistics Cycle.
14. Optional: Set people counting advanced parameters.
Click Advanced to enter the interface. Click Save after finishing the settings.
Version
It stands for the current algorithm version.
Clear Storage Data
Clear all people counting data stored in the device. This function must be used with caution.
Result
● If the target crosses the detection area along the entering direction and crosses the detection
line, then it is counted as the entering number.
● If the target crosses the detection area along the exiting direction and crosses the detection line,
then it is counted as the exiting number.

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Chapter 11 EPTZ
EPTZ (Electronic PTZ) is a high-resolution function that digitally zooms and pans into portions of the
image, with no physical camera movement. If you want to use the EPTZ function, make sure your
device supports the Third Stream. Third stream and EPTZ should be both enabled simultaneously.

Note
The function is only supported by certain device models.

11.1 Patrol
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → EPTZ .
2. Check Enable.
3. The default Stream Type is Third Stream and cannot be configured.
4. Select Patrol in Application Mode.
5. Click Save.
What to do next
For the detailed information about the patrol settings, see the PTZ operations on live view page.

11.2 Auto-Tracking
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → EPTZ .
2. Check Enable.
3. The default Stream Type is Third Stream and cannot be configured.
4. Select Auto-tracking in Application Mode.
5. Click to start drawing. Click on the live view video to specify the four vertexes of the detection
area, and right click to complete drawing.
6. Set rules.
Detection Target
Human and vehicle are available. If the detection target is not selected, all the detected
targets will be tracked, including the human and vehicle.

Note
Only certain camera models support this function.
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It stands for the percentage of the body part of an acceptable target that is tracked.
Sensitivity = 100 - S1/ST × 100. S1 stands for the target body part that enters the pre-defined
area. ST stands for the complete target body. The higher the value of sensitivity is, the more
easily the target can be tracked.
7. Click Save.

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Appendix A. FAQ
Scan the following QR code to find the frequently asked questions of the device.
Note that some frequently asked questions only apply to certain models.

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