Acumen Camera Box Series AiPB24N User Manual

							AirPlay Box Series 
H.264 HD AiP cameras 
 
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							Summary  The Air series includes Full HD AiP cameras that adopt the latest compression technologies providing Triple Streaming of H.264 and JPEG in different resolutions. ACUMEN’s Triple Streaming technology transmits digital video at various bitrates and frame rates to suit both high and low bandwidth network environments.  The AirForce series cameras are equipped with progressive mega-pixel CMOS sensors providing superior video quality. ACUMEN’s DSP technologies provide W ide Dynamic Range (W DR), 3D noise reduction, Backlight Compensation (BLC), adjustable shutter speed, and privacy mask features.  The built-in intelligent video analytics engine enables audio and motion detection. Other useful  features  include  two-way  audio,  SD  card  recording,  mobile  phone  live  access, JPEGs sent as email snapshots, and JPEGs sent to an FTP.  The AirForce series cameras have the latest technologies providing mega-pixel H.264 video, outstanding DSP capacities, built-in video analytics, and built-in PoE. All AirForce cameras are ONVIF compliant.  ACUMEN’s AIM HD software and AiP cameras maximize system performance 
providing an integrated system solution for migrating to IP Video. 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
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							Key Features  3Megapi xel AiP cameras capable of recording at 15 FPS  Supports dual encoding formats of H.264 and MJPEG  Quad Streaming technology, 4 concurrent streams available  Moon Light function for low light conditions  Day or night vi deo quality scheduling  Audio and motion detection for notification via email or FTP  Supports  3D  DNR,  W DR,  BLC,  adjustable  shutter  speed  and  privac y mask  Two-way audio (for two-way audio models only)  Bitrate and frame rate adjustable on-the-fl y  Supports Android, iPad, and iPhone mobile live monitoring  Supports dynamic DNS (DDNS) and network time protocol (NTP)  Supports PCM/G.711  Supports ONVIF protocol  Supports AIM Software HD 2.6 
 
Trademark Acknowledgments  Microsoft,  W indows  2000,  W indows  XP,  W indows  Vista,  W indows  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 
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							Other References  Mobile phone  For free mobile surveillance, refer to the eMobile document in the product CD or 
download the document from our company website. ACUMEN Universal ActiveX Control  Sample codes and documents are included in the product CD and can be 
downloaded from our company website. ACUMEN HTT P API  For non-ONVIF integration, please see the ACUMEN HTTP API document. 
W e adopt HTTP API document for all ACUMEN AiP cameras. 
 
Caution  Do not drop or strike the equipment  Do not install the equipme nt near any naked fla mes or heat sources  Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, s moke or dust environments  Do  not cover  the  opening  of  the  cabinet  with  cloth  and/or  plastic  or  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  smoke detection, strange smell or no display on screen whilst power is turned on  Do not touch the power connection with wet hands  Do not dama ge the po wer cord or leave it under pressure  To  avoid  unnecessary  magnetic  interference,  do  not  operate  this  unit  near magnets, speaker systems, etc.  All connection cables should be grounded properly 
  
 
  
 
  
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							Table of Content   Chapter 1  System Overview ................................................  7   Chapter 2  Before accessing AiP cameras ....................................  8   Chapter 2-1 Configuring IP addresses using IP scan utility ...................  8   Chapter 2-2 Configuring IP addresses using HTML page ....................  9   Chapter 2-3 Internet browser settings & software components required .......  9   Chapter 2-4 Login ......................................................  10   Chapter 3  H.264 Full HD AiP camera network features .......................  11   Chapter 3-1 AiP camera Operational HTML ...............................  11   Chapter 3-2 AiP camera Main Controls ...................................  13   Chapter 3-2-1 Two-way Audio.........................................  13   Chapter 3-2-2 Record in a Local PC ...................................  13   Chapter 4  Basic Settings ..................................................  14   Chapter 4-1 Configuration ...............................................  14   Chapter 4-2 System Settings ............................................  14   Chapter 4-3 Timer ......................................................  15   Chapter 4-4 Video / audio settings........................................  15   Chapter 4-4-1 W eighted Mode ........................................  16   Chapter 4-5 Basic Quality ...............................................  17   Chapter 4-6 Network Settings ............................................  17   Chapter 4-6-1 DHCP Setting ..........................................  18   Chapter 4-7 HTTP & RTSP Service ......................................  18   Chapter 4-8 DDNS Settings .............................................  19   Chapter 4-9 UPnP Settings ..............................................  19   Chapter 4-10 Maintenance ..............................................  20   Chapter 5  Advance Settings ...............................................  22   Chapter 5-1 System Settings ............................................  22   Chapter 5-1-1 User Setting ...........................................  22   Chapter 5-1-2 System Log ............................................  22   Chapter 5-2 Advance Video and Audio Settings ...........................  23  5  
						

							 Chapter 5-2-1 Advance Video Setting ..................................  23   Chapter 5-2-2 Moon Light function .....................................  24   Chapter 5-2-3 IR Cut Removable ......................................  25   Chapter 5-2-4 Video Privacy Mask ....................................  25   Chapter5-2-5 Audio Setting ...........................................  26   Chapter 5-3 IP Network Advance .........................................  26   Chapter 5-4 Event ......................................................  26   Chapter 5-4-1 Motion Alarm, or Audio Detection Event ..................  27   Chapter 5-4-2 Motion Area............................................  27   Chapter 5-4-3 Audio Detection Event ..................................  28   Chapter 5-4-4 Alarm Input Detection Event .............................  28   Chapter 5-4-5 Network Loss Detection Event ...........................  29   Chapter 5-5 Notification .................................................  29   Chapter 5-5-1 FTP Notification ........................................  29   Chapter 5-5-2 SMTP Email Notification ................................  30   Chapter 5-5-3 Event Triggering SD Card Recording .....................  31   Chapter 5-5-4 SD Card Recording Setting ..............................  31  Appendix ...............................................................  32   Advance Network DDNS and PPPoE  Technologies .....................  32   SD Card Compatibility List ............................................  32  Specification ............................................................  33  
 
  
 
  
 
  
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							Chapter 1 System Overview  Chapter 1-1 System Requirements  The  AiP  camera’s  Full  HD  H.264  video  compression  technology  provides  high compression  rate  and  superior  video  quality.  However,  the  performance  highly depends  on  both the CPU  computational  power  of  the  users  PC  and  the  network bandwidth  for  transmitting  video  streaming. The  following  sections  specify  the system requirements for running a Full HD H.264 AiP camera. 
 Chapter 1-2 Software Requirements  ACUMEN  Universal  ActiveX  software  components  are  required  for  web interface displaying JPEG or H.264 Full HD video. W hen you first login to the AiP camera  using  Internet  explorer,  a  security  warning  dialog  box  will  appear  for ACUMEN Universal ActiveX. Click “Install” to download. 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
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							Chapter 2 Before accessing AiP cameras  Before  accessing  the  AiP  camera,  make  sure  that  the  camera’s  RJ-45  network, audio,  and  power  cables  are  properly  connected.  To  set  the  IP  address,  consult your  network  administrator.  The  default  IP  address  for  each  AiP  camera  is 192.168.0.200.  Users  can  use  the  default  IP  address  to  verify  the  camera’s network connection.  Chapter 2-1 Configuring IP addresses using IP scan utility  To  configure  an IP  address  using the  IP  scan  utility,  copy  the  IP scan  application from  the  installation  CD  to  your  local  PC.  Alternatively,  you  can  execute  the  IP scan  software  from  the  installation  CD  directly.  The  IP  scan  utility  can  also  be downloaded from  our  company  website.  To  change  an IP  address,  subnet  mask, gateway, or HTTP port, follow the steps below:   Run the IP scan utility  Click “Refresh”. All availa ble devices will be listed in the device list  Select the device ite m from the device list  To edit or mo dify addresses, subnet mask, gate way, or HTTP port, use the box  Click “Apply” to configure the settings  Click “Refresh” to verify the settings 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
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							Chapter 2-2 Configuring IP addresses using HTML page  To change an IP address using a HTML page, type the default IP address (192.168.0.200) into the Internet browser and follow the steps below:  Login  to  the  H.264  Full  HD  AiP  camera  using  default  username  “admin”  and default password “pass”  Click the “Basic Mode” configuratio n hyperlink  Click the “Network->General” hyper link  To  edit  or  modify  addresses,  subnet  mask, gateway,  or  HTTP  port,  use  the edit box  Click “Submit” 
 Chapter 2-3 Internet browser settings & software components required  Make  sure  your  Internet  browser  allows  signed  ActiveX  plug-in  to  run  on  your PC.  Set  “Download  Signed  ActiveX  plug-in  controls”  to  “Prompt”  and  “Run ActiveX  control  and  plug-in”  to  “Enable”.  You  can  set  this  by  Internet  Explorer->Tools->Options->Security Settings. 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 Once complete, you can access the AiP camera’s live video by inserting the default IP address into your Internet explorer browser. A security warning dialog box will appear. Click “OK” to download the ActiveX directly from the AiP camera. 
 
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							Chapter 2-4 Login  There are several levels of user authentication including administrator and guest.   
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 The usernames and passwords areas follows:  
 A dmi ni strator Viewer 
Username admin guest 
Password pass guest 
 To login to the AiP camera, type the username and password into the HTML 
login page and click “Submit”. 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
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