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Clare Controls IP Network
Cameras User Guide
Doc ID 2014-12-343 • Rev 04

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Clare Controls IP Network Camera Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandClare Controls
ModelIP Network Camera
CategorySecurity Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Disclaimer Statement

Important Information

Limitation of Liability

Limits the manufacturer's liability for damages, lost profits, and business interruptions.

Safety Warnings and Cautions

Advisory Messages

Provides crucial warnings regarding input voltage, exposure, installation, and handling of the device.

Cautions

Lists specific precautions for using the camera, including handling, placement, and maintenance.

System Requirements

Details the necessary operating system, CPU, RAM, display, and web browser for using the camera.

Network Connection

Setting Network Camera over LAN

Guides users on connecting and configuring the network camera within a Local Area Network.

Detecting and Changing IP Address

Explains how to find and modify the IP address and subnet mask for network camera access.

Setting Network Camera over WAN

Details the process for connecting the network camera to a Wide Area Network using static or dynamic IP.

Static IP Connection

Covers applying a static IP from an ISP and connecting the camera via a router or directly to the WAN.

Dynamic IP Connection

Explains how to connect the camera using a dynamic IP address via a modem or router.

Accessing the Network Camera

Details how to access the camera's interface for viewing and configuration.

Accessing via Web Browsers

Details the steps to view live video and configure camera settings using a web browser.

Wi-Fi Settings

Configuring Wi-Fi in Manager and Ad-Hoc Modes

Guides on setting up wireless connections in both infrastructure (Manager) and ad-hoc modes.

Wireless Connection in Ad-Hoc Mode

Explains how to connect the camera directly to a PC without a router in Ad-Hoc mode.

Security Mode Options

Details various security modes like WEP, WPA-personal, and WPA-enterprise for wireless connections.

WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal Modes

Covers configuring pre-shared keys (passphrases) for WPA-personal and WPA2-personal security.

WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise Modes

Explains client/server authentication types (EAP-TLS, EAP-PEAP) for enterprise WPA modes.

Easy Wi-Fi Connection with WPS

Describes using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) for simplified wireless connection via PBC or PIN mode.

PBC Mode for WPS

Details the Push-Button-Configuration method for WPS, requiring a button press on both devices.

PIN Mode for WPS

Explains the Personal Identification Number mode for WPS, requiring a PIN for network connection.

IP Property Settings for Wireless

Covers changing the default IP address for the wireless network interface controller.

Live View

Live View Page Overview

Introduces the live video page, its interface elements like menu bar, window, and toolbar.

Starting Live View

Instructions on how to initiate the live video stream using the toolbar icon.

Full-Screen Mode

Describes how to switch the live video display between normal and full-screen modes.

Manual Recording and Capturing

Details manual recording of video and capturing of images from the live view interface.

Operating PTZ Control

Explains how to use PTZ control buttons for pan, tilt, and zoom operations.

PTZ Control Panel

Describes the PTZ control panel interface and its various controls for camera movement and lens.

Setting and Calling Presets

Guides on setting and recalling specific camera positions using presets for PTZ cameras.

Configuring Live View Parameters

Allows customization of stream type and image size for the live video feed.

Network Camera Configuration

Configuring Local Parameters

Sets parameters for live view, record files, and captured pictures, including protocol and performance.

Configuring Time Settings

Details time synchronization methods (NTP, Manual) and DST settings for accurate timekeeping.

Configuring TCP/IP Settings

Covers network configuration for IPv4 and IPv6, including IP address, subnet mask, and DNS.

Configuring Port Settings

Allows setting specific port numbers for HTTP, RTSP, HTTPS, and SDK for network communication.

Configuring PPPoE Settings

Enables and configures PPPoE connection settings, requiring user name and password from ISP.

Configuring DDNS Settings

Details setting up Dynamic DNS (DDNS) for network access, supporting CVDDNS and HiDDNS.

Configuring SNMP Settings

Covers Simple Network Management Protocol settings for camera status and alarm monitoring.

Configuring 802.1X Settings

Enables IEEE 802.1X standard for secure network connections with user authentication.

Configuring QoS Settings

Adjusts Quality of Service (QoS) parameters to manage network delay and congestion by prioritizing data.

Configuring FTP Settings

Configures FTP server details for uploading captured images and snapshots.

Configuring UPnP Settings

Enables Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for seamless network device connection and simplified network implementation.

Configuring Video Settings

Configuring Audio Settings

Allows customization of audio encoding, input source, and volume for audio streams.

Configuring ROI Encoding

Enables region of interest encoding to improve quality in specific areas of the video feed.

Configuring Image Parameters

Covers settings for display, OSD, text overlay, privacy mask, and picture overlay.

Configuring Display Settings

Adjusts image quality parameters like brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, and sharpness.

Configuring OSD Settings

Customizes on-screen display elements, including camera name, date, time, and OSD position.

Configuring Text Overlay Settings

Allows adding and positioning custom text overlays onto the live video feed.

Configuring Privacy Mask

Enables covering specific areas of the video feed to prevent unauthorized viewing or recording.

Configuring Picture Overlay

Allows overlaying a custom picture onto the live video image, with position and size adjustments.

Configuring and Handling Alarms

Configuring Motion Detection

Sets up motion detection areas and sensitivity for triggering alarm response actions.

Arming Schedule for Motion Detection

Defines the schedule for when motion detection is active, allowing daily and weekly configurations.

Setting Alarm Actions

Specifies actions to take when an event occurs, such as audible warning, email notification, or FTP upload.

Configuring Video Tampering Alarm

Enables tamper-proof detection to trigger alarms when the camera lens is covered.

Handling Exceptions

Configures responses to exception events like HDD full, network disconnection, or IP conflicts.

Email Sending Triggered by Alarm

Sets up email notifications to designated receivers when alarm events are detected.

Configuring Snapshot Settings

Configures scheduled and event-triggered snapshots, specifying quality and time intervals.

Uploading to FTP

Instructions on uploading continuous and event-triggered snapshots to an FTP server.

Configuring Other Alarms

Covers external wireless alarms and manual alarms triggered by remote control.

Arming or Disarming the Camera

Enables or disables the camera's arming and disarming functions, typically via a remote control.

Configuring PTZ

Configuring Basic PTZ Settings

Adjusts basic parameters, speeds, and OSD settings for PTZ control.

Configuring PTZ Limit Settings

Sets movement limits for the camera to restrict its pan, tilt, and zoom range.

Configuring Initial PTZ Position

Sets a default starting position for the camera, including pan, tilt, zoom, and focus.

Configuring PTZ Park Action

Defines the camera's action when idle, such as auto scan, random scan, or patrol.

Configuring PTZ Privacy Mask

Applies privacy masks to cover sensitive areas in the PTZ camera's view.

Configuring PTZ Scheduled Tasks

Sets schedules for PTZ tasks, defining when specific movements or actions should occur.

Clearing PTZ Configuration

Allows clearing individual or all PTZ configuration settings.

Prioritizing PTZ Control

Sets priority for PTZ control sources (Network or RS485) with a configurable delay.

Storage Settings

Configuring NAS Settings

Guides on adding and initializing network-attached storage (NAS) for recording and log files.

Configuring Recording Schedule

Sets up manual and scheduled recording, defining pre-record, post-record, and recording types.

Playback

Playback Operations

Details how to select dates, search for recorded videos, and control playback using the toolbar.

Log Searching

Searching and Exporting Logs

Guides on specifying search criteria (type, time) and exporting log files for analysis.

Other Topics

Understanding NVR Camera Capacity

Explains NVR capacity limitations, bit rates, and streaming video types (Main/Sub Stream).

Adjusting NVR Settings

Tips on adjusting resolution, frame rate, or video quality to manage NVR capacity.

Managing User Accounts

Covers adding, modifying, and deleting user accounts with different permission levels.

Configuring RTSP Authentication

Secures live view stream data by enabling or disabling RTSP authentication.

Anonymous Visit

Enables viewing the device without requiring a username and password.

IP Address Filter

Implements access control by allowing or forbidding specific IP addresses from accessing the device.

Appendix 1: SADP Software

SADP Software Introduction

Provides an overview of the SADP search tool for finding and modifying network device information.

Searching Active Devices Online

Details how SADP automatically searches for and displays online devices on the network.

Searching Devices Manually

Explains how to refresh the device list and manually search for online devices.

Modifying Network Parameters

Guides on selecting a device and editing its network parameters like IP address and port.

Appendix 2: Port Mapping

Port Mapping Configuration

Details port mapping settings on a TP-LINK router for network camera access.

Setting Port Mapping on Router

Guides on configuring WAN connection type and LAN parameters for port mapping.

Mapping Specific Ports

Covers mapping specific service ports for network cameras and enabling TCP protocols.

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