Amcrest IP3M-941 Dual Band PT Camera User Manual

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4. 7 R emo te  We b Acces s S etup 
There are two main methods for setting up remote access: UPnP/DDNS, and Port Forwarding. 
4.7.1 UPnP/DDNS Remote Web Access Setup 
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) and Dynamic Domain Name Server (DDNS) functionality is the easiest way to 
setup stable remote access. For this method, your router should support the UPnP networking protocol and the 
protocol should be enabled. Please refer to your router manufacturer’s documentation to learn how to enable 
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If the process above is not working, please contact Amcrest Support via one of the following options: 
 Visit http://amcrest.com/contacts and use the email form 
 Call Amcrest Support using one of the following numbers 
Toll Free: (888) 212-7538 
International Callers (Outside of US): +1-713-893-8956 
USA: (888) 212-7538 
Canada: 437-888-0177 
UK: 203-769-2757 
 Email Amcrest Customer Support [email protected] 
 
4.7.2 Port Forwarding Remote Web Access Setup 
Port Forwarding is an alternative...

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22. Open a web browser and enter in the DDNS domain name address from step 21, enter in a colon, then 
type the HTTP port number from step 10 on to the end. 
a. For example, if the DDNS domain name is http://abc123456789.amcrestddns.com and your 
HTTP Port is 33333, the URL would be http://abc123456789.amcrestddns.com:33333 
23. Enter in login details into the username and password fields and click login. 
If the process above is not working, please contact Amcrest Support via one of the following...

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5 Operation and Interface 
This section of the manual details the camera’s interface, as well as all of the operations the camera can perform. 
The main interface of the camera contains 6 major tabs on the top of the screen. By default, the interface opens on 
the Live tab. 
 
5. 1  Live 
The Live tab allows the user to see a live video feed from the camera. The live tab has 4 main sections: 
  

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Section 1: This bar allows the user to select which stream type and which protocol they want to choose. For more 
information on stream types, see section 5.4.1.2.1. For more information on protocols, see section 5.4.2.2.1. 
Section 2: The functions bar allows the user to perform different camera functions while in live mode. See the 
table below for an explanation of the different functions available: 
Button Function Name Function Description 
 
Alarm Output Click this button to generate an alarm...

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5. 2 PTZ 
The PTZ tab allows the user to change the position of the camera. Below is a screenshot of the PTZ tab: 
 
The PTZ control panel allows the user to position the camera in different ways.  Below is a screenshot of the PTZ 
control panel:  
The arrows on the PTZ control panel allow the user to move the camera’s position in a specific direction. The 
button in the middle of the direction arrow allows the user to select an area in the live view to zoom in on.  

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The speed dropdown box allows the user to control the speed at which the camera moves. The values range from 
1 to 8, 8 being the fastest. 
The zoom buttons allow the user to digitally zoom in and out on the live preview picture.  
The dropdown box under PTZ settings allows the user to configure Presets and Tours. Preset allows the user to 
designate specific PTZ positions for the camera. To create and manage presets, follow the steps below:  
 Configure the camera positioning as needed. 
 Input...

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1. Quick Actions: This panel allows the user to zoom in on playback footage, take a snapshot of the playback 
footage, or open the help menu. 
2. File Menu: This panel allows the user to select a file type and data source. 
3. Calendar: This panel allows the user to pick a date that they would like to playback video from. When a date 
has recorded footage available, it’s green. The current date is blue, unless it has recorded footage, then it’s a 
lighter green. 
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5. 4 S etup 
The Setup tab allows the user to change different camera settings. Below is a screenshot of the setup tab:  
 
There are 3 main sections to note in the Setup tab: 
1. Menu Bar: The menu bar is composed of menu sections, which when clicked display any menu items that fall 
under their category. 
2. Menu Items: These menu items each open up a different menu that allows the user to change specific settings 
for the camera. 
3. Menu Tab: These tabs open up menu options for certain menu...

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5.4.1 Camera 
This menu section allows the user to change different camera settings for video, audio, and to manage image 
profiles. 
5.4.1.1 Configuration 
This menu allows the user to configure image profiles for normal, day, and night usage. 
5.4.1.1.1 Configuration 
Below is a screenshot that shows the Configuration tab in the Configuration menu item:  
 
Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Configuration tab in the Configuration menu item: 
 Profile: This dropdown box allows...