Camera connection Page 48 FortiRecorder 2.4.2 Administration Guide
7. Configure the video and audio settings on the Video/Audio tab. Available setting vary on
different camera models. If the setting is greyed out, the setting is not supported on the
selected model.
8. In some cases, you may want to mask an area and do not want to show a certain portion of
the image. For example, for privacy reason, you may want to mask the area where an
employee sits. To do this, on the Privacy Mask tab, click the plus sign beside Mask Window
and tweak the window size. To add another mask window, click the plus sign again.
9. All FortiCam cameras are capable of detecting motion. Some camera models also supports
audio surveillance and digital input and output (DIDO).
By default, while using motion detection, cameras will be triggered to record if any motion
occurs within their entire field of vision. If some parts of the view, such as a fan, traffic, or
strobe light, would inadvertently trigger motion detection, in the Motion detection windows
area on the Detection tab, click the plus sign. A rectangle with a thick, white border will
appear over the preview image, indicating the area that will be monitored for movement. To
resize it to your intended area, click and drag the edges of the rectangle. To move it, hold
Disable threshold Enter the light level when infra red mode should turn off.
Threshold time Enter the time interval (in seconds) when the camera should wait to turn
on or off the infra red mode after the threshold is reached.
Current light level Display the current light level that the camera detects.
Refresh Click to get instant light level reading.
Setting name Description
Horizontal flip Enable if the camera is positioned looking at a mirror or on a ceiling,
and the preview image appears to be reversed left to right.
Vertical flip Enable if the camera is positioned on a ceiling, and the preview image
appears to be upside down.
WDR If the camera supports WDR (wide dynamic range), enable it if there is
intense backlight in the camera view.
Environment Select if the camera is installed indoor or outdoor.
View angle Select the view angle if the camera support it.
Get feed/Stop
feed
Click to view or stop the live video feed.
(Other settings) Configure the brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, zoom level,
and audio input level as required.
Setting name Description
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