Acumen Camera NVR Series AiM HD 26 Software User Manual

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To setup an AiP camera, follow these instructions. 
 
  Camera IP address: the IP address of the AiP camera 
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  Camera HTTP port: the HTTP port number of the IP address (default 80) 
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  Video RTSP port: the RTSP port number of the IP address (default 554)  
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  Username: username of the AiP camera (default: admin) 
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  Password: password of the AiP camera (default: pass) 
1.1-8  WS-Discovery  
 
Web Services Dynamic Discovery (WS-Discovery) is part of the ONVIF protocol for searching AiP cameras 
on a LAN.  
   
 
Use this utility to scan the LAN 
 
After scanning, assign the relevant cameras to a channel by selecting channel number in right hand camera 
column  
 
‘Get Snap’ will take an image for each listed camera to make identification easier.  
 
Set IP:  
  
						

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If the IP addresses of the installed AiP cameras have not already been configured, they can be changed by 
highlighting the channel and entering the new IP address 
1.1-9 Camera Disable (Secured Record ing Channel) 
 
Channel enable feature can disable the live video of a camera 
The channel can still perform video recording 
 
 
1.1-10  Video Setup 
   
 
Contrast, brightness, saturation, sharpness, and load default are configurable per camera 
 
 
  Note:   Different HDMI cables can successfully send HDMI signals various distances, depending on the 
quality of the HDMI cables design and construction. It is best to test entire systems before installing, 
recommended the HDMI cable length is 2 meters.  
 
  Recommended   using M,    
  
						

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1.2 Monitor Setup 
 
For setting up HDMI, VGA, and backlight saving, follow these instructions 
 
 
 
1.2-1 . Video advance 
To setup brightness, contrast, and saturation of a HDMI LCD monitor  
 
 
1.2-2 . Backlight saving 
Adjusting backlight saving % reduces brightness of connected monitors, reducing power consumption 
 
 
1.2-3  Monitor standby time 
Monitor standby time can be adjusted 
 
 
1.2-4 Default division 
To select the default screen layout/display on power initialize 
 
 
1.2-5  VGA advance  
						

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To setup brightness, contrast, hue, sharpness and saturation of VGA LCD monitor  
 
 
1.2-6 VGA output resolution 
Set accordingly to match your VGA monitor resolution 
 
1.3 Record setup 
Record setup menu allows for setting recording features such as record quality, frame rate, record mode, 
audio selection, alarm recording, recording resolution, schedule table, HDD overwritten, and limited 
recording 
 
 
 
 
1.3-1 Camera select 
Use the directional arrows to select camera you wish to configure 
 
 
1.3-2. Resolution 
The NVR can provide full HD or SD (D1) quality recording solutions 
  To change recording resolution, use 
Left / Right  arrows.   
 
 
 
 
 
1.3-3 Record advance  Warning:   IP network camera must support HD resolution video streaming for HD recording .  
  
						

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The NVR is limited to a maximum of 48 MBPS (16 Channel) network throughput. For managing network 
bandwidth, use Record Advance. 
 
 
Each Camera can be set to the desired bit rate and frame rate. HD settings are for full screen recording 
whilst SD relates to multi view display and recording. The total bit rate is displayed in the top right. You 
cannot exceed the maximum. 
 
 
1.3-4 Recording mode 
Each camera can be set for schedule recording or no recording 
 
1.3-5 Audio 
To enable audio recording this feature must be turned on 
 
 
 
 
 
1.3-6  Post-alarm Recording 
Post-alarm recording records the video of a camera after a particular alarm/motion is triggered. This can be 
set between 1-100 seconds.    
   
 
1.3-7 Pre-alarm recording 
Pre -alarm recording can record the video of a camera before a particular alarm/motion is triggered. To 
enable pre-alarm recording, turn the option on. 
 
 
1.3-8 Weighted recording  Warning:   Currently only 2MP and 3MP IP network cameras support the audio function .   
						

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When weighted recording is activated, the standard camera recording frame rate is increased to the pre-
determined rate (set in advance recording), once an alarm is detected by NVR. Without an alarm the 
camera will record at 1FPS. 
 
 
1.3-9 Schedule table 
 
 
The schedule table is displayed as hourly intervals 7 days a week. You can chose whether you want the 
NVR to record constantly (always), on an alarm event (alarm) or not record (no record). Your chosen 
method is indicated by a colour code on the time/date grid. 
 
 
 
 
 
1.3-10 HDD overwritten 
The NVR can be setup for HDD overwrite. If the user does not want the HDD to be overwritten, turn the 
option off. 
 
 
1.3-11 Limited recording 
In many countries HDD recording may be limited and can be only accessed for a certain period of time. 
Once the recorded data passes the chosen period, the data can no longer be accessed. Set your desired 
period here (in days). 
 
  Warning:   The schedule table is a universal table and changes will apply to all cameras on the NVR.  
  
						

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1.4 Alarm setup 
Alarm setup menu allows the settings of external alarm switches, motion alarm, buzzer, and alarm recording 
duration to be changed. To change these settings, enter the Alarm setup menu and follow the instructions: 
 
 
 
 
1.4-1 Camera select 
Use the directional arrows to select camera you wish to configure 
 
  
						

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1.4-2 Alarm input type 
The NVRs alarm inputs can be configured as normally open (N/O) or normally closed (N/C) for 
AiP cameras where the alarm signal from an AiP camera activates an alarm.
 
 
 
1.4-3 Motion enable  ‘Motion Enable’ enables motion alarm recording, after the motion detection area (‘Motion Area Setup’) has 
been set. Press 
Left or Right  at Motion Enable to change the setting.   
 
1.4-4 
Motion sensitivity  There are eight levels of sensitivity adjustable for motion alarm triggering, 
ranging from ‘Highest’ to ‘Lowest’. Press Left or 
Right to change the sensitivity setting.   
 
1.4-5 Motion area setup 
There are a number of ways to set the motion detection area. The detailed setting sequence is described as 
follows: 
 
 
    Keypad   Keyboard   Remote 
controller   Mouse  
Step 1   Enter Motion Area Set menu item.  
Step 2   Press  Up ,  Down ,  Left , or  Right   to move cursor    Move mouse for starting position  
Step 3   Press  Enter   to define starting area    
Step 4   Press  Enter   again to finish a motion detection zo ne   Mouse - drag for an area  
Step 5   To clear motion zones press  Menu   button   Double - click for clear motion zones  
Step 6   Press  ESC   for exit the setting menu   Move mouse to “X” icon and press 
Left - mouse click to exit motion zone 
setting  
Red indicates motion ar
ea 
 
 
1.4-6 Alarm time 
Set the period of time 1-100 seconds the alarm output relay is triggered upon an alarm event  
						

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NVR is capable of sending JPEG snapshots to an email account when an alarm event is triggered. To 
enable this feature, you must type in the relevant email account information. 
 
 
1.4-8 FTP setup 
The NVR is capable of alarm snapshot to an FTP server. To enable this feature, you must type in the 
relevant FTP account information. 
 
 
 
1.4-9 Buzzer timer 
Select a time period you wish the buzzer (on NVR) to sound for upon an alarm trigger. This can be set 
between 1-100 seconds, it can be set to always or off as required. 
 
 
1.4-10 Buzzer enable 
Turns the audible warning buzzer (on NVR) on or off 
 
 
1.4-11  Button sound 
Enables or disables button sounds on NVR 
 
 
1.5 Network setup 
In order to connect the NVR to LAN or the Internet you require subnet mask, gateway and IP address. 
Consult your system administrator for more information. 
It is highly recommended that NVR’s are accessed on a high  bandwidth network such as Gigabit LAN. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.5-1 IP mode 
Set the NVR to Static, DHCP, and PPPoE IP modes. It is highly recommended that NVR’s are accessed on 
high bandwidth network such as Gigabit LAN’s.  
 
  
						

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1.5-2 IP address 
Enter the IP address for the NVR using the virtual keyboard 
 
 
1.5-3 Subnet mask 
Enter the Subnet Mask for the network using the virtual keyboard 
 
 
1.5-4 gateway 
Enter the Gateway address for the network using the virtual keyboard 
 
 
1.5-5 Default DNS 
Enter the Default DNS address for the network using the virtual keyboard 
 
 
1.5-6 Secondary DNS 
Enter the Secondary DNS address for the network using the virtual keyboard 
 
 
1.5-7/8 HTTP Port Number and Video Port Number 
For Internet connection, port number IP mapping technologies can be used for a single IP address shared 
by multiple devices, via a network router. Consult your network administrator for this advanced network 
support. HTTP Port number is the web service port number of the NVR 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.5-9 FTP Port Number 
NVR has a built-in FTP server. The FTP service is also used by Backup Manager.exe. Backup Manager can 
manage all the NVR’s playback clips via a network.
 
 
 
1.5-10 MAC 
Display the MAC address of the NVR 
 
 
1.5-11 PPPoE IP 
Enter IP address 
 
 
1.5-12 DDNS  Note:   Default Internet port numbers for the NVR are:  
      P ort  80   (HTML web page)   
Port 3100 (video port)