Amcrest IP2M-841 ProHD User Manual

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To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To cancel any modifications, click the Cancel button. To 
save the settings, click the Save button. 
   

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5.4.1.1.2 Profile Management 
 
Below is a screenshot that shows the Profile Management tab in the Configuration menu item:  
 
 
Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Profile Management tab in the Configuration menu item: 
● Profile Management: This set of radio buttons allow the user to set what basis the profile management 
settings run on. There are 3 options: Normal, Full Time, and Schedule. Normal means that the system can 
automatically alternate between night and day based...

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5.4.1.2 Video 
This section allows the user to change video settings for the camera’s video feed. There are 4 tabs in this menu 
item: Video, Snapshot, Overlay, and Path. 
5.4.1.2.1 Video 
Below is a screenshot that shows the Video tab in the Video menu item:  
 
Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Video tab in the Video menu item: 
● Code-Stream Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select different encode frame rates for different 
recorded events. This includes the main...

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● Bit Rate Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select a bit rate type. The system supports two bit rate 
types: CBR and VBR. In VBR mode, video quality can be set. 
● Reference Bit Rate: This is the recommended bit rate value according to the resolution and frame rate 
selected. 
● Bit Rate: This dropdown box allows the user to select a bit rate. 
● Frame Interval: This field allows the user to set the P frame amount between two I frames. The value ranges 
from 1 to 150 seconds. Default...

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To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save 
the settings, click the Save button. 
   

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5.4.1.2.3 Overlay 
Below is a screenshot that shows the Overlay tab in the Video menu item:  
 
The menu on the left allows the user to select which overlay to modify. Privacy Masking, Channel Title, Time, and 
Text Overlay can all be modified in this menu. 
For Privacy Masking, the radio button enables or disables the feature. To set a privacy mask, click one of the boxes 
in the live view window, and position or resize it as needed. To remove a box, click on it, then click the delete 
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5.4.1.2.4 Path 
Below is a screenshot that shows the Path tab in the Video menu item:  
 
Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Path tab in the Video menu item: 
● The Live Snapshot field allows the user to select where to save live snapshots to. Click the Browse button to 
select a different destination folder. 
● The Live Record field allows the user to select where to save live recordings to. Click the Browse button to 
select a different destination folder. 
● The Playback...

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Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Audio menu: 
● Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable audio recording. 
● Encode Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select what audio format the audio should be recorded 
in. 
● Sampling Frequency: This dropdown box allows the user to select a sampling frequency for the audio. The 
options are 8k and 16k. 16k audio sampling allows for higher sound quality. 
● Audio In Device: This field allows the user to select what source to...

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Below is an explanation of the fields on the TCP/IP settings tab: 
● Host Name: This text field allows the user to change the host device name for the camera. This field supports 
a maximum of 15 characters. 
● Ethernet Card: This dropdown box allows the user to select which internet access device to use. If the device is 
connected to a wired connection and a wireless one at the same time, then this box will have options to pick 
either of the connections. The Set as Default button allows the...