Acumen Camera Box Series AiPB24A User Manual

							I N S T R U C T I O N   M A N U A L  AirForce 
Box SeriesH.264 HD AiP cameras   
						

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Executive Summary 
Full HD AiP cameras, AirForce Series, adopts the latest compression technologies providing 4-Streaming of H.264 and JPEG in different resolutions. 4-Streaming technologies allow transmitting digital video at various bitrate and frame rate to fit both high and low bandwidth network environment.  Full HD AiP camera series are equipped with 2, 3, or 5 progressive mega-pixel CMOS providing superior video quality.    The DSP technologies of the AiP cameras provide wide dynamic range (WDR), 3D noise reduction, backlight compensation (BLC), ePTZ, region of interest (ROI), adjustable shutter speed, and privacy mask features enabling the camera be installed at most environments.   Built-in intelligent video analytics engine enables face, tampering, audio, and motion detection for extra protection.    These features can be easily interfaced by other applications.    Other useful features include two-way audio, SD card recording, mobile phone live access, email snapshot, and continuous JPEG FTP.     AiP series have the latest technologies providing 2, 3, or 5 mega pixel H.264 video, outstanding DSP capacities, built-in video analytics, ONVIF conformant, and PoE built-in with all these features integrated within one camera.   AIM Software HD and Full HD AiP camera series can maximize entire system performance providing integrated system solution in migrating to IP Video application.             
Key Features 
 Full HD AiP camera at 30 FPS  Support dual encoding format H.264 and JPEG  4-Streaming technology, 4 concurrent streaming available   MoonLight function for difficult light condition  Day or night video quality scheduling  Built-in intelligent video analytics (IVA) engine for face, tampering, audio, and motion detection     IVA alarm notification via Email or FTP  Support 3D DNR, WDR, BLC, ePTZ, ROI, Shutter Speed, and privacy mask.  Two-way audio (for audio models only)  Bit rate and frame rate adjustable on-the-fly   Support Android, iPad, and iPhone mobile live monitoring  
						

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 Dynamic DNS (DDNS) supported  Network time protocol (NTP) supported  Support PCM/G.711  Support ONVIF protocol  Support AIM Software HD 2.6  
Trademark Acknowledgments 
Microsoft, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, ActiveX, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. 
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. 
Flash, Macromedia, and Macromedia Flash Player are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. 
Linux and DynDNS are registered trademarks of the respective holders. 
Intel, Pentium, and Intel® Core™ 2 Duo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. 
FFmpeg is a trademark of Fabrice Bellard, originator of the FFmpeg project. 
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Apple Computer, Inc., used under license there from. 
Other names of companies and their products mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.   
						

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Other References 
Mobile phone For free mobile surveillance, please refer to eMobile document in the product CD 
or download the document from our company web site. 
AI Universal ActiveX Control Sample code and document are included in product CD and can be downloaded 
from our company web site. 
AI HTTP API For non-ONVIF integration, please see AI HTTP API document.  We adopt 
HTTP API document for all Full HD AiP cameras. 
 
Caution 
 Do not drop or strike this equipment 
 Do not install the equipment near any naked flames or heat sources 
 Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, smoke or dust environment  Do not cover the opening of the cabinet with cloth and plastic or to install this 
unit in poor ventilated places. Allow 10cm between this unit and its 
surroundings  Do not continue to operate the unit under abnormal conditions such as 
detection of smoke, strange smell or no display on screen while power is 
turned on  Do not touch the power connection with wet hands 
 Do not damage the power cord or leave it under pressure 
 Do not operate this unit near magnet, speaker system, etc., to avoid unnecessary magnetic interference 
 Connection cables should be grounded properly 
 
  
						

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Table of Content 
Chapter 1    System Overview .................................................................................... 6 
Chapter 2    Before Accessing AiP camera................................................................. 7 
Chapter 2-1 Configure IP Address Using IPScan Utility ........................................ 7 
Chapter 2-2 Configure IP Address Using HTML Page .......................................... 8 
Chapter 2-3 Internet Browser Setting & Software Component Required .............. 8 
Chapter 2-4 Login .................................................................................................. 9 
Chapter 3    Start Using H.264 FULL HD AiP camera Network Features ................. 10 
Chapter 3-1 AiP camera Operational HTML Page .............................................. 10 
Chapter 3-2 AiP camera Main Page Controls ..................................................... 10 
Chapter 3-2-1 ePTZ ........................................................................................ 11 
Chapter 3-2-2 Region of Interest (ROI) .......................................................... 12 
Chapter 3-2-3 Control Panel ........................................................................... 12 
Chapter 3-2-4 Two-way Audio ........................................................................ 13 
Chapter 3-2-5 Record in a Local PC .............................................................. 13 
Chapter 3-3 Configuration ................................................................................... 13 
Chapter 3-3-1 Server Settings ........................................................................ 14 
Chapter 3-3-2 User Settings ........................................................................... 15 
Chapter 3-3-3 Timer ....................................................................................... 16 
Chapter 3-3-4 System Setting ........................................................................ 16 
Chapter 3-4 Network ........................................................................................... 18 
Chapter 3-4-1 General Settings ...................................................................... 18 
Chapter 3-4-2 DHCP Setting .......................................................................... 19 
Chapter 3-4-3 HTTP & RTSP Service ............................................................ 20 
Chapter 3-4-4 SMTP Service ......................................................................... 20 
Chapter 3-4-5 FTP Service ............................................................................. 21 
Chapter 3-4-6 DDNS Settings ........................................................................ 22 
Chapter 3-5 Video Settings ................................................................................. 23 
Chapter 3-5-1 Video General ......................................................................... 23 
Chapter 3-5-2 Weighted Streaming Mode ...................................................... 24  
						

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Chapter 3-5-3 Video Quality ........................................................................... 24 
Chapter 3-5-4 MoonLight function .................................................................. 26 
Chapter 3-5-5 Privacy Mask ........................................................................... 26 
Chapter 3-5-6 Region of Interest (ROI) .......................................................... 27 
Chapter 3-6 IR Cut Removable ........................................................................... 28 
Chapter 3-7 SD Card Recording ......................................................................... 28 
Chapter 3-7-1 SD Card Recording Setting ..................................................... 28 
Chapter 3-8 Alarm Settings ................................................................................. 30 
Chapter 3-8-1 Motion/Alarm Setup ................................................................. 30 
Chapter 3-8-2 Setup for Camera with Alarm Input ......................................... 30 
Chapter 3-8-3 Motion Area ............................................................................. 30 
Chapter 3-8-4 Face Detection ........................................................................ 31 
Chapter 3-8-5 Audio Detection ....................................................................... 32 
Chapter 3-8-6 Tampering Detection ............................................................... 32 
Chapter 3-9 Audio Setting ................................................................................... 33 
Appendix ................................................................................................................... 34 
Advance Network DDNS and PPPoE Technologies ........................................... 34 
Advance Network Port Forwarding Technology .................................................. 35 
Emergency Factory Default ................................................................................. 35 
SD Card Compatibility List ................................................................................... 35 
Specification ............................................................................................................. 36 
  
						

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Chapter 1 System Overview 
Chapter 1-1 System Requirements 
The AiP camera’s Full HD H.264 video compression technology can provide high compression rate and superior video quality.    However, the performance highly depends on both CPU computational power of a client PC and the network bandwidth for transmitting video streaming.  The following sections specify system requirement for running Full HD H.264 AiP camera:               
Chapter 1-2 Software Requirements 
 AI Universal ActiveX software components are required for web interface displaying JPEG or H.264 FULL HD video.    When you first time login the AiP camera using Internet Explorer, it prompts for a security warning dialog box for downloading AI Universal ActiveX.    Please click on Install button to download.   
 
  
						

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Chapter 2 Before Accessing AiP camera 
Before accessing the AiP camera, make sure that the camera’s RJ-45 network cable, audio cable, and AiP camera’s power cable are properly installed.    For setup IP address, please consult your network administrator for available IP addresses.    The default IP address of AiP camera is 192.168.0.200.    User can also use default IP address to verify AiP camera’s network connection.     
Chapter 2-1 Configure IP Address Using IPScan Utility 
To configure IP address using IPScan utility, copy IPScan application from installation CD to your local PC or execute IPScan software from installation CD directly.   IPScan utility can also be downloaded from our company web site.   To change IP address, subnet mask, gateway, or HTTP port, please follow steps below:   Run IPScan utility.  Click on Refresh button. All available devices get listed in Device list box.  Select the device item in Device list box.  Edit or modify addresses in IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, or HTTP Port edit box.  Click on Apply button to configure the settings.  Click on Refresh button to verify the settings. 
 
 Note: Make sure that IPScan is version 1.0.0.31 or above.  
						

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Chapter 2-2 Configure IP Address Using HTML Page 
To change IP address using HTML page, please first type the default IP address, 192.168.0.200 in Internet browser and follow steps below:  Logon H.264 FULL HD AiP camera using default username and password—“admin” and “pass”.  Click on “Configure” hyper link.  Click on “Network->General” hyper link.  Type or modify edit box for IP address, subnet mask, gateway, or HTTP connection port.  Click on Submit button.  
Chapter 2-3 Internet Browser Setting & Software Component Required 
Make sure that your Internet Browser allows signed ActiveX plug-in running on your PC.    Set “Download Signed ActiveX plug-in controls” to “Prompt” and “Run ActiveX control and plug-in” to “Enable” at Internet Explorer->Tools->Options->Security Settings.    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  After finishing above security settings, accessing H.264 FULL HD AiP camera’s live video by default IP address of H.264 FULL HD AiP camera using Internet Explorer will prompt a Security Warning dialog box.    Click on OK button to download the ActiveX directly from H.264 FULL HD AiP camera. 
  
						

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Chapter 2-4 Login 
There are two levels of user authentication including administrator and guest for accessing the H.264 FULL HD AiP camera.   
 
The default settings of username and password are described as follows:  
 Administrator Guest 
Username admin guest 
Password pass guest 
 To logon the H.264 FULL HD AiP camera, please type username and password in logon HTML page and click on Submit button to enter the system.