Instruction Manual FLIR IP Series Firmware v2.
Instruction Manual FLIR IP Series #LX400038; r. 1.
Table of contents 1 Overview ............................................................................................1 2 Web Configuration Setup .....................................................................2 2.1 Supported Browsers.................................................................... 2 2.2 Internet Explorer Setup ................................................................ 2 2.3 Safari Setup............................................................................... 2 2.
Table of contents 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.3.6 Privacy Mask................................................................. 32 5.3.7 PTZ Speed ................................................................... 33 5.3.8 Idle Motion.................................................................... 33 5.3.9 Power Up ..................................................................... 33 5.3.10 PTZ Restart .................................................................. 34 5.3.11 Default...................
Table of contents 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 9 8.3.1 PTZ Presets.................................................................. 67 8.3.2 PTZ Tours..................................................................... 68 8.3.3 PTZ Pattern .................................................................. 69 8.3.4 PTZ Scan ..................................................................... 70 8.3.5 PTZ Pan......................................................................
Table of contents 9.3.3 9.3.4 9.3.5 9.3.6 9.3.7 9.3.8 9.3.9 9.3.10 9.3.11 10 Live View Interface ....................................................... Controlling PTZ Cameras............................................... Viewing Snapshots and Videos with Local Files .................. Using Playback Mode on iPhone ..................................... Enabling Push Notifications ............................................ Using the Event List ......................................................
1 Overview This manual covers the following topics related to your FLIR IP Series camera: • Web browser configuration interface: See 2 Web Configuration Setup, page 2. • Firmware upgrade tool: See 6 Firmware Upgrade Tool, page 55. • Central Management Software for PC / Mac: See 7 Connecting to Cameras with FLIR Cloud™ CMS, page 58. • Smartphone / tablet apps: See 9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps, page 89.
2 Web Configuration Setup The camera includes a built-in web interface that can be accessed using a web browser. 2.1 Supported Browsers • Google Chrome™, Mozilla Firefox®, and Apple Safari® (via Webplugin) • Microsoft Internet Explorer® 8.0 or later, 32-bit version (via ActiveX®) 2.2 Internet Explorer Setup 1. Open Internet Explorer® and enter the camera’s IP address in the address bar in the following format: http://IP address:HTTP Port. • For example: http://192.168.0.100:80 2.
2 Web Configuration Setup 3. Enter the camera user name (default: admin) and password (default: admin) and click Login. Note If video from the camera does not appear after installation, quit Safari® by right-clicking on the Safari® icon in the dock and then selecting Quit. Then restart Safari® and log back into your camera. 2.4 Firefox Setup 1. Open Firefox® and enter the camera’s IP address in the address bar in the following format: http://IP address:HTTP Port. • For example: http://192.168.0.
2 Web Configuration Setup 2. Click Please click here to download and install the plug-in. 3. The plug-in downloads automatically. When finished, double-click the plug-in in the downloads bar at the bottom of the browser window. 4. Enter the camera user name (default: admin) and password (default: admin) and click Login. Note If video from the camera does not appear after installation, quit Chrome™ by closing the browser window. Then restart Chrome™ and log back into your camera. #LX400038; r. 1.
3 Live View Upon login, the web interface opens to the Live View. Note Some functions are not available on all IP camera models, based on the features available. 1. Stream/Protocol Select: Allows you to select the video stream and protocol used in Live View. • Main Stream: Click to view the Main Stream. The Main Stream provides better picture quality and resolution, but requires higher bandwidth. • Sub Stream: Click to view the Sub Stream.
3 Live View 2. Video Display Controls ( • ) Color Settings: Click to open color settings. 1. Brightness; 2. Contrast; 3. Hue; 4. Saturation • Original Size: Click to view the video in its original size. This depends on the resolution and if you are viewing the Main Stream or Sub Stream. • Full Screen: Click to view the video in full screen. Double-click or press ESC to exit full screen mode.
3 Live View 4. Live View Functions ( • Pen: Click the pen icon to activate the pen. Then, click-and-drag to draw lines overtop of the video display. Click the arrow beside the pen icon to select the pen color ( • ) ). Alarm Output: Click to activate an alarm output device connected to the camera (cameras with alarm I/O only). • Digital Zoom: Click to activate digital zoom mode. Then, click-and-drag in the video area to select an area to zoom in.
3 Live View 3.1.1 PTZ Controls 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click the arrows to move the camera Click middle button and then click and drag on the video to move the camera Adjust the camera speed Adjust the zoom Adjust the focus Adjust the iris 3.1.2 Scan You can use the Scan function to have the camera move automatically between two points. To configure scan function: 1. Select Scan from the dropdown menu under PTZ Function. 2. Click Start to begin the scan. 3.1.
3 Live View 3. Click Goto to move the camera to the preset location. 3.1.4 Pattern You can use the pattern function to record a series of camera movements to recall later. To run a pattern: 1. Select Pattern from the dropdown menu under PTZ Function. 2. Enter the number of the pattern you would like to move the camera to between 1~5. 3. Click Start to run the pattern. 3.1.5 Goto The Goto function allows you to move the camera to a position with specified parameters.
3 Live View To start a pan: 1. Select Pan from the dropdown menu under PTZ Function. 2. Click Start to begin panning. 3.1.7 Tour Use tours to have the PTZ camera move automatically to several preset locations in a cycle. To start a tour: 1. Select Tour from the dropdown menu under PTZ Function. 2. Enter the number of the tour you would like to move the camera to between 1~8. 3. Click Start to begin the tour. #LX400038; r. 1.
4 Playback (Cameras with microSD only) Playback mode allows you to playback video from the camera’s SD / microSD card. Note Playback is only available if your camera supports on-board recording using an SD / microSD card. To playback video from the microSD card: 1. Use the calendar to select a day to search for video. The bar on the bottom populates with video recorded on that day. 2. Click in the time bar to start playback. OR 1. Click in the calendar to select a day to search for video. 2. Click .
4 Playback (Cameras with microSD only) 3. Click a time to select it. 4. Click then to start playback. 4.1 Playback Controls 1. Play 2. Stop 3. Next frame 4. Slow 5. Fast 6. Mute 7. Volume 8. Select playback time 9. Show / hide recording type in time bar 10. Zoom into time bar #LX400038; r. 1.
4 Playback (Cameras with microSD only) 4.2 Backing up Video Files You can download video files to your computer hard drive. Video files are saved in (.dav) format. You can use the video player available from www.flirsecurity.com/pro to play backup video files. To backup video files: 1. Click in the calendar to select a day to search for video. 2. Click . A list appears with video files from the selected day. 3. Click next to the video file you would like to download to your computer’s hard drive.
5 Setup The Setup menus allow you to configure camera settings. 5.1 Camera The Camera tab allows you to set the camera’s video and image settings. 5.1.1 Settings The Settings menu allows you to configure the image sensor settings for the camera. As you make adjustments, the effects will be shown in the video display. Note CAUTION Some camera models use a different interface to configure the image sensor settings (shown on the right).
5 Setup 2. Configure the following: • • • • Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the image between 0 and 100. Contrast: Adjust the contrast of the image between 0 and 100. Saturation: Adjust the color saturation of the image between 0 and 100. Sharpness: Adjust the sharpness of the image between 0 and 100. Higher sharpness will make edges in the image clearer, but may increase noise in the picture. • Gamma: Adjust the gamma level of the image between 0 and 100.
5 Setup Example image for BLC setting • WDR (Wide Dynamic Range):The camera compensates for changes in brightness across the image to enhance the picture quality of both light and dark areas. Adjust the WDR level between 1 and 100. Example image for WDR setting • HLC (Highlight Compensation):The camera dims the brightest areas of the image to make them clearer. Adjust the HLC level between 1 and 100. Example image for HLC setting • Off: Disable this function.
5 Setup • 3D NR: Select ON to enable 3D spatial noise reduction. Under 3D NR Level, click + / - or use the slider to set the noise reduction value. The higher the value, the greater the noise reduction. 3D noise reduction accomplishes the same process for moving objects as well, providing clearer images in low light conditions. Removing noise from the camera image reduces your recording file size and makes videos clearer and more detailed. Example image for 3D NR setting 5.1.
5 Setup To configure the condition profile: 1. Select one of the following options: • Normal: Camera will use the Normal profile at all times. • Full Time: Select the profile the camera will use at all times. • Schedule: Configure a schedule that the camera will use for Day (yellow) and Night (black) profiles. Click and drag in the time bar to set the schedule. 5.1.3 Zoom and Focus (Motorized Lens Cameras Only) For motorized lens cameras, you can use the Zoom and Focus tab to adjust the lens.
5 Setup • Zoom: Click + / - or use the slider to adjust the zoom level. • Focus: Click + / - or use the slider to adjust the focus. • Auto Focus: Click to have the camera automatically adjust the focus to the currently selected zoom level. Note Adjustments in this menu are automatically saved. 5.1.4 Video The Video tab allows you to configure the encoding settings for the camera. Video settings are divided into Main Stream and Sub Stream. To configure video quality settings: 1.
5 Setup 2. For the Main Stream and Sub Stream, configure the following: • Code Stream Type: For the Main Stream, select General to configure settings when motion is not detected or Motion to configure settings when motion is detected. • Encode Mode: Select the encoding type: H.264 (Main H.264 profile), H.264H (High Profile H.264), H.264B (Baseline H.264 profile), MJPEG. Note A much higher bitrate and faster connection is required to maintain image quality using MJPEG. It is recommended to use H.
5 Setup To configure snapshots: 1. Configure the following: • Snapshot Type: Select General to configure snapshots taken using scheduled recording. Select Event to configure snapshots activated by alarms. • Image Size: The image size of snapshots is the same as the resolution for the stream selected. • Quality: Select the image quality for snapshots between 1 (lowest) and 6 (highest).
5 Setup 4. Click Save to save changes. 5.1.7 Privacy Masking Configure privacy masks to hide certain parts of the camera image in video recordings. CAUTION Privacy masks block out parts of the camera image entirely and appear as black boxes in recordings. To configure video overlay: 1. Under Privacy Masking, select a number from the SN dropdown. Click Draw to create a new privacy mask. You can create up to 24 privacy masks.
5 Setup 5.1.9 Audio The Audio tab allows you to enable / disable camera audio as well as choose the audio encoding type. The settings in this menu will affect both one-directional and bidirectional audio for the camera. Note This setting is only available on cameras with a microphone. Check the technical specifications for your camera. To configure audio settings: 1. Check Enable under Main Stream, Sub Stream, or both to enable audio. 2. Under Encode Mode, select an encoding mode from PCM, G.711A and G.
5 Setup 5.2.2 Connection The Connection menu allows you to configure the camera ports and maximum connections to the camera. You must port forward the HTTP (default: 80) and TCP (default: 35000) port numbers on your router to enable remote connection to your camera. Note If you are not using an NVR and are setting up multiple cameras in the same network for remote access, you must assign unique TCP and HTTP ports for each camera. Two cameras cannot share the same port number.
5 Setup 5.2.3 PPPoE (Unsupported) 5.2.4 DDNS The DDNS menu allows you to set up the camera with a free FLIR DDNS account for remote connectivity. You can register for a FLIR DDNS account at ddns.myddns-flir.com. To configure DDNS: 1. Under Server Type, check the checkbox and select FlirDDNS. 2. Under Domain Name, enter the Domain Name from the confirmation email you received after registering for DDNS. 3. Under Username, enter the User Name from the confirmation email. 4.
5 Setup To filter connections based on IP or MAC addresses: 1. Click Add IP/MAC. 2. Select IP Address or MAC Address and then enter the address of the device you would like to add to the white list. 3. Click Save. 4. Check Trusted Sites. 5. Click Save to save changes. 5.2.6 SMTP (Email) The SMTP menu allows you to set up email alerts for motion or alarms. To configure SMTP Settings: 1. Under SMTP Server, enter the SMTP server address. 2. Under Port, enter the Port used by the server. 3.
5 Setup 5.2.8 Bonjour The Bonjour menu allows you to enable the Bonjour service to easily detect the camera on a local network when using a Mac. To enable / disable the Bonjour service: 1. Check Enable to enable Bonjour or uncheck to disable. 2. Under Server Name, enter the name of the camera that will show up when accessing the camera through Bonjour in Safari. 3. Click Save to save changes. To access the camera through Bonjour: 1. In Safari, click to open the Bookmarks menu. 2.
5 Setup 3. Double-click the IP camera to open it in a browser tab. 5.2.9 SNMP (Unsupported) 5.2.10 Multicast (Unsupported) 5.2.11 802.1x (Unsupported) 5.2.12 QoS (Unsupported) 5.2.13 RTSP Streaming (Advanced) RTSP streaming allows you to stream video from a specific camera using a web address. It is an optional connectivity method used by 3rd party software applications. Note The instructions in this section are using VLC Media Player. VLC Media Player is a free software provided at www.videolan.
5 Setup 3. Enter the RTSP address in the following format: • rtsp://:@:/cam/realmonitor?channel= &subtype= • : The user name of the IP camera (default: admin). • : The password for the IP camera (default: admin). • : The IP address of the IP camera. Note In order to view the RTSP stream over the Internet, you must port forward the RTSP port (default: 554) on your router to the camera’s IP address.
5 Setup To add presets: 1. Under PTZ > Function, click Preset. 2. Use the PTZ controls below the camera image to move the camera to the desired location. 3. Click Add to add the current location to the list of presets. 4. Click next to the preset title that was just added to save the preset. You can now call the preset location from the Live View tab using the PTZ control panel. To delete presets: • Click next to the preset title you want to delete to remove it from the list. 5.3.
5 Setup 6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 for as many preset locations as you would like in the tour. When finished, press Save to save the tour. You can press the Start button to test the tour, then Stop to stop the test. To delete a tour: • Click next to the tour you want to delete to remove it from the list. 5.3.3 Scan An auto scan automatically cycles between a set left and right limit. To add a scan cycle: 1. 2. 3. 4. Under PTZ > Function, click Scan. Under Scan No.
5 Setup 4. Press Start Record to start recording a pattern. Move the camera in the desired pattern using the PTZ controls. When finished, press Stop Record. 5. Press the Start button to test the pattern, then Stop to stop the test. 5.3.5 Pan Set the camera to pan continuously at a set speed. To setup auto-pan: 1. Under PTZ > Function, click Pan. 2. Under Pan Speed, click - / + or use the slider to set the panning speed. 3. Press the Start button to test the auto-pan, then Stop to stop the test. 5.3.
5 Setup 5.3.7 PTZ Speed Set the speed for the camera’s Pan-Tilt-Zoom functions. To set PTZ speed: 1. Under PTZ > Function, click PTZ Speed. 2. Click either Low, Middle, or High to set the speed of PTZ functions. 5.3.8 Idle Motion You can set the camera to perform a certain action when it is left idle for a set period of time. To configure idle motion: 1. Under PTZ > Function, click Idle Motion. 2. Check Enable to enable the idle motion feature. 3. Select an idle motion for the camera.
5 Setup To configure the power up function: 1. Under PTZ > Function, click PowerUp. 2. Check Enable to enable the power up feature. 3. Select a power up function for the camera. You can choose from Preset, Tour, Scan, Pattern, or select Auto to perform the default PTZ diagnostic check on startup. Note For all options except Auto, you must setup at least one of the corresponding functions to set it as the power up function.
5 Setup To reset PTZ defaults: 1. Under PTZ > Function, click Default. 2. Click Default. CAUTION Resetting to defaults will erase any custom PTZ functions you have created — this step cannot be undone. 5.4 Event 5.4.1 Motion Detect The Video Detect menu allows you to set up motion detection and recording. Note Recording functions require an FTP server or an on-board microSD card. Some camera models do not support these recording features. To set up motion detection settings: 1.
5 Setup 2. To configure a schedule when motion detection will be activated, click Setup next to Working Protocol. • Select the day you would like to configure by clicking the Setup buttons. You can apply the same schedule to multiple days using the checkboxes. • Configure up to 6 time periods when motion detection will be activated. • Click Save. Repeat the steps above if you would like to apply a different schedule to different 3. Under Anti-dither, enter the anti-dither time.
5 Setup 4. To configure the motion grid, click Setup next to Area. • Click squares on the grid to create motion detection areas. Click on the different colors to set 4 different areas. • To move an area, click inside and drag. • Right-click to delete the selected area. • Click-and-drag outside of all areas to draw a new area. You may have up to 4 motion areas. • Use the sliders to adjust the Sensitivity and Threshold for motion detection.
5 Setup 5.4.2 Video Masking (Unsupported) 5.4.3 Relay Activation (Cameras with Alarm I/O Only) The Alarm menu allows you to configure settings for alarm devices. Your camera must have an alarm I/O connector to use alarm devices. To configure alarm device settings: 1. Configure the following: • • • • • • • • • • Under Relay-In, select the alarm device you would like to configure. Check Enable to enable the selected alarm In device.
5 Setup To configure No SD Card errors: 1. Check Enable to enable No SD Card errors. 2. Check Relay-out to trigger an alarm out device when No SD Card errors occur. Under Alarm Delay, enter the number of seconds before the alarm out device will be activated. Note Relay-out is only available if your camera supports alarm output. Check the technical specifications for your camera. 3. Check Send Email to send an email alert when No SD Card errors occur. 5.4.
5 Setup Note The SD Card Error warning is only available on cameras that support SD / microSD cards. Check the technical specifications for your camera. To configure SD Card Errors: 1. Check Enable to enable SD Card Errors. 2. Check Relay-out to trigger an alarm out device when SD Card Errors occur. Under Alarm Delay, enter the number of seconds before the alarm out device will be activated. Note Relay-out is only available if your camera supports alarm output.
5 Setup 4. Check Relay-out to trigger an alarm out device when Disconnection errors occur. Under Alarm Delay, enter the number of seconds before the alarm out device will be activated. Note Relay-out is only available if your camera supports alarm output. Check the technical specifications for your camera. 5. Check Send Email to send an email alert when Disconnection errors occur. 6. Click Save to save changes. 5.4.
5 Setup To enable IP Conflict / Disconnection errors: 1. Under Event Type, select Disconnection or IP Conflict. 2. Check Enable to enable the selected warning type. 5.5 Storage The Storage menu allows you to configure recording settings. 5.5.1 Record Schedule The Record Schedule determines the schedule for video recording to SD / microSD card or FTP. To configure the recording schedule: 1. Click Setup next to the day you would like to configure. 2.
5 Setup 3. Configure up to 6 time periods for recording. For each period, enter a time range and check the recording types you would like to enable during that period: • General: Continuous recording. • Motion: Motion activated recording. • Alarm: Alarm activated recording. 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. Check to copy schedule Configure up to 6 periods Enable recording types 4. Click Save. 5.5.2 Snapshot Schedule The Snapshot schedule determines the schedule for snapshot recording.
5 Setup 3. Configure up to 6 time periods for recording. For each period, enter a time range and check the recording types you would like to enable during that period: • General: Continuous recording. • Motion: Motion activated recording. • Alarm: Alarm activated recording. 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. Check to copy schedule Configure up to 6 periods Enable recording types 4. Click Save. 5.5.3 Holiday Schedule The Holiday Schedule allows you to set certain days of the year as holidays.
5 Setup To select the recording destination: 1. Under Record or Snapshot, check Local to record to the microSD card, or check FTP to record to FTP. For video recording or snapshot recording, you cannot record to both microSD and FTP. 2. Click Save. 5.5.5 Local The Local tab allows you to format or configure the microSD card installed in the camera. • Click Read Only to set the microSD card on read only mode. This disables microSD recording. • Click Read & Write to enable recording on the microSD card.
5 Setup 2. Configure the following: • • • • • Server Address: Enter the IP address or DNS address of the FTP server. Port: Enter the FTP server port number. User Name: Enter the user name for the FTP server. Password: Enter the password for the FTP server. Remote directory: Enter the recording directory on the FTP server (e.g. share). Note The recording directory must be located one level below the root directory. For example, share is acceptable, but not share/recordings.
5 Setup To configure general camera settings: 1. 2. 3. 4. Under Device Name, enter a name for the camera. Under Language, select the language that will be used for the web browser interface. Under Video Standard, select NTSC (North America) or PAL (Europe). Click Save. 5.6.2 Date & Time The Date & Time tab allows you to set up date and time settings for the IP camera. To configure date & time settings: 1. Configure the following: • • • • Date Format: Select the date format.
5 Setup 4. Click Save. 5.6.3 Account The Account menu allows you to configure user accounts and user groups. The camera can support up to 18 user accounts and up to 8 groups. User accounts must be assigned to a group and inherit permissions from user groups, but an individual user account can be given less permissions than the group. The camera includes a unique admin account that cannot be deleted. The admin account is the only one that can change permissions assigned to user accounts.
5 Setup 2. Configure the following: 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. User Name: Enter a user name for the user. The user name can be up to 15 characters including letters, numbers, and underscores. Password: Enter a password for the user account. Re-enter the password under Confirm Password. Group: Assign the user account to a group. The user account will inherit permissions from the group, which will be updated under Authority List. Remark: (Optional) Enter a description for the user account.
5 Setup 3. Configure the following: 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. Group: Enter a name for the group. Remark: (Optional) Enter a description for the group. Authority List: Use the checkboxes to assign the default permissions for user accounts added to this group. 4. Click Save. To modify a user account or group: 1. Select the User or Group tab. 2. Click next to the account or group you would like to delete. 3. Edit the account or group details and then click Save. To delete a user account or group: 1.
5 Setup If using a third-party IP PTZ solution that supports camera control through RS-485 wires, use the PTZ Settings menu to configure the PTZ protocol information. Step 1 — Choose the PTZ protocol: 1. Click the Network PTZ tab to choose the PTZ protocol. 2. Under Protocol, select the protocol being used by your PTZ camera from DH-SD1, PELCOD, PELCOD1, PELCOP, or NONE. 3. Click Save to save your settings. Step 2 — Configure protocol information: 1.
5 Setup 5.6.6 Import / Export The Import/Export menu allows you to export your camera’s configuration or import a saved configuration. To export the camera’s configuration: 1. Click Export. 2. Select a location on your computer and then click Save. To import the camera’s configuration: 1. Click Import. 2. Select the configuration file you would like to backup and then click Open. 5.6.7 Auto Maintain The Auto Maintain menu allows you to reboot the camera manually or on a automatic schedule.
5 Setup 5.6.8 Upgrade The Upgrade menu allows you to upgrade the camera firmware. When firmware upgrades are released, they are available for free from www.flirsecurity.com/pro. To upgrade the camera firmware: 1. 2. 3. 4. Download and extract the firmware from www.flirsecurity.com/pro. Click Browse. Select the firmware file on your computer and then click Open. Click Upgrade. The camera will upgrade the firmware and then reboot. 5.7 Information 5.7.
5 Setup To view system logs: 1. Under Start Time and End Time, enter the start time and end time for your search. 2. Under Type, select the type of log you would like to search for: All, Setting, Data, Event, Record, Account, and Clear Log. 3. Click Search. • (Optional) Click Backup to save logs to your computer hard drive. • (Optional) Click Clear to delete all system logs. #LX400038; r. 1.
6 Firmware Upgrade Tool To perform a firmware upgrade over the LAN or Internet, a Config Tool is provided on the CD or www.flirsecurity.com/pro. In an effort to continuously improve the functionality of our products, firmware upgrades are available as a free download on www.flirsecurity.com/pro. Note The Config Tool is supported on PC only. Firmware upgrades can also be completed using the web browser interface (see 5.6.8 Upgrade, page 53). 6.
6 Firmware Upgrade Tool 7. Click Upgrade. Wait for the upgrade to complete. Do not power off the system or disconnect the power cable during upgrade. The system will restart when the upgrade is complete. 7.1. 7.2. 7.3. Check IP cameras Click Open and select firmware file Click Upgrade 6.2 Installing a Firmware Upgrade Over the Internet Prerequisites: • Port forward the Client Port (default: 35000) on the IP camera’s local router. • Obtain the public IP address of the IP camera.
6 Firmware Upgrade Tool 9. Click Upgrade. Wait for the upgrade to complete. Do not power off the system or disconnect the power cable during upgrade. The system will restart when the upgrade is complete. 9.1. 9.2. 9.3. Click System Upgrade Click Open and select the firmware file Click Upgrade #LX400038; r. 1.
7 Connecting to Cameras with FLIR Cloud™ CMS FLIR Cloud™ Client is a central management software that allows you to view and manage multiple FLIR security systems on a PC or Mac. It includes support for FLIR Cloud™ Services, allowing a simple, secure connection to compatible systems over the Internet with no network configuration required. 7.1 System Requirements Your system must meet the system requirements below: Description Requirement CPU Core 2 Duo 3.
7 Connecting to Cameras with FLIR Cloud™ CMS 3. Log into the Client Software using the Client Software user name (default: admin) and password (default: admin) and then click Login. 7.3 Adding a Camera over the Local Network (LAN) You can add cameras over a local network (LAN). The software will automatically scan the network for compatible cameras. Prerequisites: • Connect the IP camera to a router or switch on the network. • Install FLIR Cloud™ Client on a computer in the same network as the IP camera.
7 Connecting to Cameras with FLIR Cloud™ CMS 5. Click-and-drag Default Group to the display window to open your camera in live view. Result 7.4 Adding a Camera over the Internet using a DDNS Address It is recommended to sign up for a free FLIR DDNS address to connect to compatible cameras over the Internet. Prerequisites: • • • • Create a DDNS account at http://ddns.myddns-flir.com. Input the DDNS address into the IP camera locally.
7 Connecting to Cameras with FLIR Cloud™ CMS 2. Click Add Device. 3. Enter the following: 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. Check By IP/Domain to add a camera using the DDNS address. Device Name: Choose a name for your camera of your choice. IP/DDNS Address: Enter the Domain Name/URL Request you received in the email when you registered for DDNS followed by .myddns-flir.com. Note For example, if your Domain Name/URL Request is tomsmith, enter tomsmith.myddns-flir. com 3.4. 3.5. 3.6.
7 Connecting to Cameras with FLIR Cloud™ CMS 6. Click-and-drag Default Group to the display window to open your camera in live view. Congratulations! You can now connect over the Internet to view and playback video on your computer. Result #LX400038; r. 1.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac FLIR Cloud™ Client allows you to connect to multiple systems from a PC or Mac. 8.1 Home Page The Home Page allows you to access all the tabs within the software. Each tab allows you to access different features. To open tabs: Click a tab from the Home Page to open it or click the from within any tab to open a new tab. button at the top of the screen 8.2 Live View The Live View tab is where you can view live video from connected systems.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 8.2.1 Live View Controls 1. Live display: Double-click to expand the area. Right-click to access additional options. Hold the mouse over the display area to access the camera toolbar. Camera toolbar: 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 1.6. 1.7. 1.8. Streaming quality: Shows the bitrate and resolution for the stream, and shows if display is showing the Sub Stream or Main Stream. Manual recording: Click to start/stop manual recording. Snapshot: Click to save a snapshot.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 5. Save view: Click to save the current display layout and open cameras as a view. Then enter a name for the view. 6. Start/stop tour: Click to start the tour. During the tour the client will cycle through all saved views every few seconds. Click again to stop the tour. 7. PTZ Controls: Controls for PTZ cameras (not included). See 8.3 Controlling PTZ Cameras, page 66 for details. 8. View: Click View to access view menu.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 2. Click and drag the tab outside of the client window to create a new window. You can drag the window to one of the secondary monitors. Result 8.3 Controlling PTZ Cameras If you have PTZ cameras (not included), you can control them using the client. Note You must ensure the PTZ camera is properly connected to your system and your system is configured to detect it before you can control them using the client.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac PTZ controls: 1. Open menu: Click to open camera OSD menu controls. This feature may not be supported for all camera models. 2. Move camera: Click the arrows to move the camera. Click to open dynamic zoom mode. Then click and drag in the video area to zoom in the camera on an area. 3. 4. 5. 6. Zoom +/-: Click to zoom the camera in and out. Focus +/-: Click to increase/decrease the focus. Iris +/-: Click to increase/decrease the iris.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 3. Select the number of the preset you would like to add. 4. Move the camera to the desired position. 5. Click to save the current position as a preset. To go to a saved preset: 1. Select the preset number from the list or click preset. to go to the currently selected 8.3.2 PTZ Tours Tours will cycle through a set of presets. To configure a PTZ tour: 1. Click 2. Click to open the Advanced controls. Select Tour. . 3.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 5. Use the chart to select which presets you would like to include in the tour and the order of presets. • Preset: Select the preset number. • Time(s): Enter the time in seconds the camera will remain on the selected preset. • Operation: Click the tour. to add a preset to the tour. Click to delete a preset from 6. Click OK to save changes. To run a PTZ tour: 1. Select the tour number and click . 8.3.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 8.3.4 PTZ Scan Scan automatically cycles between a left and right point. To set up scan mode: 1. Click to open the Advanced controls. Select Scan. 2. Move the camera to the desired left position and click 3. Move the camera to the desired right position and click . . To run scan mode: 1. Click . 8.3.5 PTZ Pan Pan makes the camera continuously pan 360°. To run Pan mode: 1. Click 2. Click to open the Advanced controls. Select Pan. . 8.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To playback video: 1. Check the channels you would like to play back from in the Device List. 2. Under Type, check the file types you would like to search for. • • • • All: All recordings. General: Continuous recordings. MD: Motion recordings. Alarm: Alarm recordings. Your system must support alarm devices (not included) to use this feature. 3.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 8.5 Playback Controls 1. Display area: Double-click to expand/return to split-screen mode. Hold the mouse over the display area to open the camera toolbar. • Snapshot: Click to save a snapshot. • Digital zoom: Click to enable digital zoom mode. Then, click and drag to zoom in. Click and drag to pan the camera. Click again to zoom out. 2. Event: Click to view recordings based on a list of events and files. 3. Record: Click to view recordings on a timeline. 4.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 16. Download list: Click to see a list of files you have downloaded and the progress of files that are currently downloading. 17. Search: Search for video on the selected channels based on the search parameters you set. 18. Device list: Select the channels you would like to search or playback video from. 8.6 Downloading Video to your Computer Hard Drive You can download video to your computer hard drive to save important events or share them.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 8.7 Alarm The Alarm menu allows you to view a list of alarms received by the client software. Note You must set up alarms in the Alarm CFG menu before they will appear in this list. See 8.12 Alarm CFG, page 79 for more details. To access Alarms: • Click and then click . Alarm menu overview: 1. Number of alarms: Shows the number of open alarms. 2.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To view client logs: 1. Click Client Log to view logs for the client software. 2. Configure the following: • Start Time/End Time: Select the start and end times to search for logs. • Log Type: Select the type of logs to search for. 3. Click Search. To view logs from connected systems: 1. Click Device Log to view logs from connected systems. 2. Configure the following: • Start Time/End Time: Select the start and end times to search for logs.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 2. Click Add Map. 3. Configure the following: • Name: Enter a name for your e-map of your choice. • Picture: Click File and then select a .png, .bmp, or .jpg image on your computer to use as the e-map. • Describe (optional): Enter a text description of the e-map. 4. Click Save. 5. Click Edit to edit the e-map. #LX400038; r. 1.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 6. Click and drag cameras from the device list to place them on the map. To open cameras from the e-map: 1. Click View. 2. Double-click cameras on the map to open live video. 8.10 Devices The Devices menu is where you can manage systems connected to the client software. To access the Devices menu: • Click and then click . #LX400038; r. 1.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac Devices overview: 1. Devices Found: Shows systems that are connected to the same network as the computer where the client is installed. Once you connect to the system, it moves to the bottom of the screen. 2. Search: Refresh the list of systems connected to the network. 3. Add: Add checked systems to the client software. 4. Device list: Shows a list of systems connected to the client software, and shows which systems are online. 5.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac Note The settings available depend on the model of system you have. 8.12 Alarm CFG The Alarm CFG menu allows you to configure alarms for the client software. The client software will alert you by popping up live video and playing sound alerts. Note Alarm upload must be enabled on the system in order for it to send the alarm to the client software. To create alarms: 1. Click and then click . 2. Click Add to create a new alarm. #LX400038; r. 1.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 3. In the Alarm sources menu, you set up the parameters that trigger the alarm. • Under Alarm Type, select the alarm type that will trigger an alarm. For example, you can select Motion Detect for the alarm to be triggered by motion. • Select the systems or channels you would like to trigger an alarm. Continuing the example, if CAM 1 is selected, the alarm will be triggered if there is motion on CAM 1. • Click Next. #LX400038; r. 1.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 4. In the Alarm link menu, you set up the responses to alarms. Select the channels that will pop up or alarm out devices (not included; not all systems support alarm out devices) that will be triggered by an alarm. For each channel selected, configure the following: • Video: Pop up a window with live video from the selected channel, like the one below. • Record: Record video from the selected channel.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To manage alarms: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Export: Export current list of alarms as an xml file. Import: Import list of alarms. Delete: Delete selected alarm. Add: Add new alarm. Alarms. On/off: Click to enable/disable alarm. Delete: Click to delete alarm. Edit: Click to edit alarm settings. 8.13 Tour & Task The Tour & Task menu is where you can set up custom views for the system.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 3. Under Name, enter a name for your view. 4. Under Stay Time, enter the number of seconds the view will be shown before the client switches to the next view. 5. Select the split-screen mode you would like to use for the view and then click and drag channels to the empty grid areas to select channels to be shown in the view. 6. Click Save to save the view. Or click Add More to save the view and create another view. 8.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To create a user account: 1. Click Add. 2. Configure the following settings for the user account: • User Name: Enter a user name for the account. • Role: Select the role for the user account. By default, the user account gains all the permissions of the role selected, but you can deactivate permissions as needed. • Password/Confirm Password: Enter the password for the user account. • Remarks (Optional): Enter a text description of the user account.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To delete a user account: 1. Click 8.14.2 next to the user account you would like to delete. Click OK to confirm. Managing Roles Roles make it easier to manage user accounts by determining the permissions an individual user account can have. By default, a new user account is given all the permissions of the role they are assigned to. To create a role: 1. Click the Role tab. 2. Click Add. 3.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To delete a user account: 1. Click next to the role you would like to delete. Click OK to confirm. 8.15 General The General menu is where you can configure application settings for the client software. To access the General menu: • Click 8.15.1 and then click . Basic The Basic menu contains general settings for the client software.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac The File menu contains the following options: • Snapshot Path: Click Browse to select the default folder to save snapshots. • Record Path: Click Browse to select the default folder to save video recordings. • Config Path: Click Browse to select the folder where the client will save software config files. Note Click Save to save setting changes. PC Users: You may need to run the client software as admin to save files to enable snapshot or video recording. 8.15.
8 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac • • • • Video Loss: Select or preview the sound that will play for video loss alarms. Disk Full: Select or preview the sound that will play for disk full alarms. Disk Error: Select or preview the sound that will play for disk errors. External: Select or preview the sound that will play for external alarms (triggered by sensor devices, which may not be supported on all systems).
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps FLIR Cloud is a free mobile app that is compatible with iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Platform Supported Versions and Devices App Name Get App From iOS iPhone/iPad FLIR Cloud™ Apple App Store Android Android FLIR Cloud™ Google Play Store See www.flirsecurity.com/pro for the latest list of supported apps and devices. 9.1 iPhone FLIR Cloud is an iPhone app that allows you to remotely view your IP camera. 9.1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 4. Configure the following: 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. Register Mode: Select IP/Domain. Name: Choose a name for your IP camera of your choice. Address: Enter the IP address or DDNS address of your IP camera. (e.g. tomsmith.myddns-flir.com). Client Port: Enter the Client Port (default: 35000). Username: Enter the IP camera’s User Name (default: admin). Password: Enter the IP camera’s Password (default: admin). 5. Tap Start Live Preview. 6.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 2. Display Area: Double-tap to open a channel in full screen. Swipe left or right to select a different page of channels. 3. Pages: Shows the number of pages available and highlights the currently selected page. 4. Split: Select the split-screen layout. 5. Snapshot: Tap to take a snapshot from the currently selected channel. 6. Control Bar: Contains the following options. Swipe left or right to access more options. 6.1. 6.2. 6.3. 6.4. 6.5. 6.6. 6.7. 6.8.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps PTZ Controls 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Live Display: Swipe to move the camera. Pinch to zoom in/out. Iris: Tap to show iris controls. Focus: Tap to show focus controls. Zoom: Tap to show zoom controls. PTZ/EPTZ: Tap to switch between PTZ and EPTZ mode. Use PTZ mode to control PTZ cameras. Use EPTZ mode to activate digital zoom mode on non-PTZ cameras. 6. Goto preset: Tap to access preset controls. Then use the sliders to select a preset and then tap the checkmark to goto the preset.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps Local Files Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. Menu: Return to Menu. Files: Tap to open files. File Type: Tap the options to select video files or snapshots. Options: Tap to delete or export files to your device’s local storage. Note Exported snapshots and video files are saved to the Photos app. Video files are saved to MP4 format. 9.1.6 Using Playback Mode on iPhone You can access recorded video on your system using your iPhone.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 4. Use the on-screen controls to control playback. Playback Controls 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. 4.7. 4.8. 4.9. 4.10. 4.11. 4.12. 4.13. Display Area: Double-tap to open in full-screen. Play/pause. Time Bar: Tap inside the bar to fast forward or rewind. Previous: Select previous video file. Next: Select next video file. Snapshot: Tap to take a snapshot from the selected camera. Stop All: Stop playback on all channels. Not supported.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps Note Your cameras must have motion detection activated to receive push notifications. To enable Push Notifications: 1. Tap to access the Menu, and then tap Push Config. 2. Tap the system you would like to configure. #LX400038; r. 1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 3. Tap Motion Detect and then check each channel you would like to receive push notifications from. 4. Tap to save changes. You will now receive a notification when one of the selected cameras detect motion. 9.1.8 Using the Event List The Event List menu shows a list of events that were sent to your device via push notifications. Note You must configure push notifications before you can use the Event List.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 9.1.9 Using Favorites Favorites allows you to select a group of cameras as a favorite. You can then quickly bring up the group of cameras in Live View without having to individually select each camera. To use Favorites: 1. Tap to access the Menu, and then tap Favorites. 2. Tap a group to configure an existing group. Note Tap to create a new group and then enter a name for the new group. 3. To add cameras to the group, tap . 4.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 2. Tap 9.1.10 , and then tap to open the group. Using the E-Map E-Map allows you to place cameras over a still image. For example, you can use the EMap to create a virtual map of your cameras over a floor plan of your home or business. To add an E-Map: 1. Tap 2. Tap to access the Menu, and then tap E-Map. . 3. Select a .jpg image on your mobile device. #LX400038; r. 1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 4. Press and select a camera. Drag the camera on the screen to place it on the map. Repeat to add additional cameras. 5. Click . Choose a name for your E-Map and then tap OK. To open cameras from an E-Map: 1. Tap in Live View. 2. Select the E-Map in the Device List. #LX400038; r. 1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 3. Tap the camera or cameras to select and then tap Start Live Preview to open the cameras. 9.1.11 Device Manager You can use Device List to add, delete, or edit your systems. To access Device Manager: • Tap to access the Menu, and then tap Device Manager. To edit a system: 1. Tap the system in Device Manager. Tap . 2. Edit the connection details as needed. 3. Tap Start Live Preview to save changes and connect to the system. To delete a system: 1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 2. Tap . Tap OK to confirm. 9.2 iPad FLIR Cloud™ is an iPad app that allows you to remotely view your system. 9.2.1 Prerequisites • Port 80 and 35000 (or your HTTP and Client Ports, if you have changed them) must be port forwarded on your router to your camera’s IP address. • You must create a DDNS account, and have the DDNS settings configured in your IP camera. • The IP camera must have Internet access. • You must have a DDNS address to log in remotely.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 5. Tap Add. 6. Configure the following: 6.1. 6.2. 6.3. 6.4. 6.5. 6.6. 6.7. Register Mode: Select IP/Domain. Name: Choose a name for your IP camera of your choice. Address: Enter the IP address or DDNS address of your IP camera. (e.g. tomsmith.myddns-flir.com). Client Port: Enter the Client Port (default: 35000). User Name: Enter the IP camera’s User Name (default: admin). Password: Enter the IP camera’s Password (default: admin) Channel Amount: Enter 1. 7.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps Live View Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Display area: Double-tap to open camera in full screen. Favorites: Slide to select favorites. Disconnect all: Disconnect all cameras. Add to favorites: Add the current view to favorites. Shapshot: Tap to take a snapshot from the currently selected channel. Note You can view or share snapshots using the Photos app. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Change display view. Not supported. Manual record: Tap to start/stop manual recording from this channel.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 2. Slide the middle controls to the right to access PTZ controls. PTZ Controls 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Live display: Swipe to move the camera. Pinch to zoom in/out. Direction buttons: Tap to move the camera. Zoom: Tap to zoom the camera in/out. Focus: Tap +/- to adjust the focus. Iris: Tap +/- to adjust the iris. PTZ/EPTZ: Tap to switch between PTZ and EPTZ mode. Use PTZ mode to control PTZ cameras. Use EPTZ mode to activate digital zoom mode on non-PTZ cameras. 7.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps Note You must enable Substream Recording to use playback mode on mobile devices. To use Playback Mode: 1. From Live View tap then . 2. In Portrait Mode: Tap +, select the start time and end time for your search, and select the camera you would like to playback. OR In Landscape Mode: Select the start time and end time for your search, and drag the camera you would like to playback to the display area. 3. Use the playback controls. #LX400038; r. 1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps Playback Controls 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Display area: Double-tap to open camera in full screen. Play/pause. Previous file. Disconnect: Disconnect the currently selected camera. Not supported. Snapshot: Tap to take a snapshot from the currently selected camera. Change display view. Menu. Next file. Time range: Tap to change the range of time shown in the time bar. Time Bar: Tap inside the bar to fast forward or rewind.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 3. Tap a video file to open it. To delete videos: 1. Tap Edit. 2. Select the videos you would like to delete and tap . 9.2.7 Enabling Push Notifications You can have the app send push notifications to the notifications area on your device when one of your cameras detects motion. Once you have received a push notification, you can select it to open video or an image from the camera that detected motion. #LX400038; r. 1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps Note Your cameras must have motion detection activated to receive push notifications. To enable Push Notifications: 1. From live view, tap then . 2. Tap Push Config. 3. Tap the slider for the system you would like to configure. #LX400038; r. 1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 4. Tap Motion Detect then check each channel you would like to receive push notifications from. 5. Under Type, select Playback to attach a video file with each push notification. Or, select Picture to attach a still image of the camera that detected motion. 6. Tap OK to save change. Whenever the selected cameras detect motion, you will receive a notification. 9.2.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 9.2.9 Using Favorites Favorites allows you to select a group of cameras as a favorite. You can then quickly bring up the group of cameras in Live View without having to individually select each camera. To create favorites: 1. In Live View, tap to save the cameras that are currently open as a favorite. 2. Enter a name for the favorite and tap OK. To open favorites in Live View: • In Live View, slide the dial to cycle through favorites. To edit favorites: 1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 9.2.10 Using the E-Map E-Map allows you to place cameras over a still image. For example, you can use the EMap to create a virtual map of your cameras over a floor plan of your home or business. To add an E-Map: 1. From live view, tap then . 2. Tap Add. 3. Select a .jpg image file on your mobile device. #LX400038; r. 1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 4. To edit the E-map: 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. Select Image: Select different image file to use for your E-Map. Add Camera: Tap + to select cameras to add to your E-Map. Then drag the camera to place it on the E-Map. Delete E-Map. 5. When you are finished editing the E-Map, tap Save and enter a name for the E-Map to save changes. To open cameras using the E-Map: 1. In live view, tap + on an empty display window and select the E-Map. #LX400038; r. 1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 2. Tap a camera from the E-map to open. 9.2.11 Using the Device Manager Device Manager allows you to manage your systems. To access Device Manager: 1. From live view, tap then . 2. Tap Device Manager. To delete a system: 1. Tap the system to select it. 2. Tap . Tap Yes to confirm. To modify a system: 1. Tap a system to select. 2. Tap the system again to open the edit screen. 3. Update the connection details as needed and then tap Save. 9.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps • You must create a DDNS account, and have the DDNS settings configured in your IP camera. • The IP camera must have Internet access. • You must have a DDNS address to log in remotely. • A Google Play account. 9.3.2 Connecting to your IP camera on Android 1. Download FLIR Cloud™ for free from the App Store. 2. Tap on the FLIR Cloud™ icon ( 3. Tap then ) to start the app. . 4. Configure the following: 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. Register Mode: Select IP/Domain.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps Live View Overview 1. Menu: Tap to bring up the Menu. 2. Display Area: Double-tap to open a channel in full screen. Swipe left or right to select a different page of channels. 3. Pages: Shows the number of pages available and highlights the currently selected page. 4. Split: Select the split-screen layout. 5. Snapshot: Tap to take a snapshot from the currently selected channel. 6. Control Bar: Contains the following options. Swipe left or right to access more options. 6.1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 2. Tap to open PTZ controls. PTZ Controls 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Live Display: Swipe to move the camera. Pinch to zoom in/out. Iris: Tap to show iris controls. Focus: Tap to show focus controls. Zoom: Tap to show zoom controls. PTZ/EPTZ: Tap to switch between PTZ and EPTZ mode. Use PTZ mode to control PTZ cameras. Use EPTZ mode to activate digital zoom mode on non-PTZ cameras. 6. Goto preset: Tap to access preset controls.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps Local Files Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. Menu: Return to Menu. Files: Tap to open files. File Type: Tap the options to select video files or snapshots. Options: Tap to delete or export files to your device’s local storage. Note Exported snapshots and video files are saved to the Photos app. Video files are saved to MP4 format. 9.3.6 Using Playback Mode on iPhone You can access recorded video on your system using your iPhone.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 4. Use the on-screen controls to control playback. Playback Controls 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. 4.7. 4.8. 4.9. 4.10. 4.11. 4.12. 4.13. Display Area: Double-tap to open in full-screen. Play/pause. Time Bar: Tap inside the bar to fast forward or rewind. Previous: Select previous video file. Next: Select next video file. Snapshot: Tap to take a snapshot from the selected camera. Stop All: Stop playback on all channels. Not supported.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps Note Your cameras must have motion detection activated to receive push notifications. To enable Push Notifications: 1. Tap to access the Menu, and then tap Push Config. 2. Tap the system you would like to configure. #LX400038; r. 1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 3. Tap Motion Detect and then check each channel you would like to receive push notifications from. 4. Tap to save changes. You will now receive a notification when one of the selected cameras detect motion. 9.3.8 Using the Event List The Event List menu shows a list of events that were sent to your device via push notifications. Note You must configure push notifications before you can use the Event List.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 9.3.9 Using Favorites Favorites allows you to select a group of cameras as a favorite. You can then quickly bring up the group of cameras in Live View without having to individually select each camera. To use Favorites: 1. Tap to access the Menu, and then tap Favorites. 2. Tap a group to configure an existing group. Note Tap to create a new group and then enter a name for the new group. 3. To add cameras to the group, tap . 4.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 2. Tap 9.3.10 , and then tap to open the group. Using the E-Map E-Map allows you to place cameras over a still image. For example, you can use the EMap to create a virtual map of your cameras over a floor plan of your home or business. To add an E-Map: 1. Tap 2. Tap to access the Menu, and then tap E-Map. . 3. Select a .jpg image on your mobile device. #LX400038; r. 1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 4. Press and select a camera. Drag the camera on the screen to place it on the map. Repeat to add additional cameras. 5. Click . Choose a name for your E-Map and then tap OK. To open cameras from an E-Map: 1. Tap in Live View. 2. Select the E-Map in the Device List. #LX400038; r. 1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 3. Tap the camera or cameras to select and then tap Start Live Preview to open the cameras. 9.3.11 Device Manager You can use Device List to add, delete, or edit your systems. To access Device Manager: • Tap to access the Menu, and then tap Device Manager. To edit a system: 1. Tap the system in Device Manager. Tap . 2. Edit the connection details as needed. 3. Tap Start Live Preview to save changes and connect to the system. To delete a system: 1.
9 Smartphone and Tablet Apps 2. Tap . Tap OK to confirm. #LX400038; r. 1.
10 Appendix A — Camera Conditions (Select models only) The Conditions menu allows you to configure the image sensor settings for the camera. As you make adjustments, the effects will be shown in the video display. Note This section provides instructions for using the Camera Conditions menu, which is used only on certain camera models to configure image sensor settings. For instructions on configuring standard image sensor settings, see 5.1.1 Settings, page 14. 10.
10 Appendix A — Camera Conditions (Select models only) 2. Under WB Mode, select one of the following: • Auto: The camera adjusts white balance automatically. • ATW: The camera adjusts white balance automatically for various color temperatures. • Indoor: Recommended for most indoor installations. • Outdoor: Recommended for outdoor installations. • Outdoor Auto: Recommended for outdoor installations — white balance is adjusted automatically for outdoor lighting conditions.
10 Appendix A — Camera Conditions (Select models only) To configure exposure mode: 1. Under Anti-flicker, choose from one of the following: • Outdoor: The system will use the exposure mode to adjust for lighting. • Anti–flicker 50Hz: The system will compensate for lighting using 50Hz AC power (i. e. for Europe). • Anti–flicker 60Hz: The system will compensate for lighting using 60Hz AC power (i. e. for North America).
10 Appendix A — Camera Conditions (Select models only) 12. Under HLC, select High, Low or Close to enable / disable high light compensation (HLC). Turning HLC on darkens extremely bright spots of the camera images to ensure a clear camera image. Example image for HLC setting 13. Under BLC, select Open or Close to enable / disable back light compensation (BLC). Turning BLC on fixes harsh contrast between bright and dark sections of the camera image in backlit conditions.
10 Appendix A — Camera Conditions (Select models only) 2D noise reduction helps to limit the appearance of noise (graininess in the camera image) around stationary objects. 3D noise reduction accomplishes the same process for moving objects as well, providing clearer images in low light conditions. Removing noise from the camera image reduces your recording file size and makes videos clearer and more detailed. Example image for 3D NR setting To configure the noise reduction settings: 1.
10 Appendix A — Camera Conditions (Select models only) To configure day / night settings: 1. Click Day / Night to enter the day / night submenu.. 2. Under Type, select how the camera switches between day and night modes: • Electron: Day / night switch-over is determined by camera software. This is recommended if the camera switches its viewing mode at around the same time every day (for example, sunset or sunrise in an outdoor location).
10 Appendix A — Camera Conditions (Select models only) To configure focus settings: 1. Click Focus to enter the focus setting submenu. 2. Under Focus Mode, select one of the following options: • Auto: The camera automatically adjusts the focus after it performs a Pan-Tilt-Zoom function (recommended). • Manual: The camera must be manually put into focus using the NVR menu. • Semi Auto: The camera automatically adjusts the focus after Zoom functions only. 3.
10 Appendix A — Camera Conditions (Select models only) 3. Under Zoom Speed, click + / - or use the slider to set the speed of optical zoom functions. 10.8 Sharpness Setting Configure image sharpness settings. To configure sharpness settings: 1. Click Sharpness to enter the sharpness setting submenu. 2. Under Sharpness, click + / - or use the slider to set the sharpness of the camera image. The higher the value, the more clear the image becomes. Object edges also become sharper when a higher value is set.
10 Appendix A — Camera Conditions (Select models only) 4. Under Brightness, click the left / right arrow keys to select a brightness value for the camera image (1–100). 5. Under Saturation, click the left / right arrow keys to select a saturation value for the camera image (1–100). 6. Under Chroma CNT, click the left / right arrow keys to select a chroma suppression value for the camera image (1–4). 7. Under Gamma, click the left / right arrow keys to select a gamma value for the camera image (1–16). 8.
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