Camera
You can add cameras connected to the local network using:
- UPnP (cameras must support UPnP)
- Camera search tool
Add cameras by searching the local network
- Click Settings.
- Click the Camera search tab.
- Click Search.
The cameras found on the network are listed. Cameras that have been added to a server are blue.
- Click the + icon to add a camera.
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- Name the camera and enter the admin username and password.
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Important info: Administrator privileges are recommended when creating a camera’s credentials.
- Click Add.
Add cameras manually
- Click Settings.
- Click the Camera settings tab.
- In the camera list, select the channel you want to add.
- Enter the camera’s information.
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Important info: Administrator privileges are recommended when creating a camera’s credentials.
- (Optional) After entering the IP address, port, username, and password, click Auto detection to add additional camera data.
- Click Save.
Note: To return to the camera’s previous settings, click Reset. To use the camera’s default settings, click Clear
- Click Settings.
- Click the Camera settings tab
- Select the camera you want to modify.
- Make the changes and click Save.
Replace a camera
- In the navigation bar under Camera, click Settings.
- Click the Camera settings tab.
- Select the camera you want to replace.
- Add the information about the new camera and click Save.
Video Quality
Adjust video settings
Mobile clients require a stream profile. Live stream displays with lower frames per second (FPS).
- Click Video.
- Click the Camera parameter tab and select the camera you want to modify.
- Make your changes and click Save.
Important info: Configure the lens settings when the lens is properly installed on the camera. If the lens is not installed, a warning message appears regarding access to the Live View page.
- Click Video.
- Click the Lens settings tab and select the camera you want to modify.
- Make your changes.
Note: For Lens Type, Generic Dewarp is suitable for most fisheye cameras.
- Click Save.
View camera status
- Click Status.
- Click the Camera status tab.
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- Connection status–Click Connect / Disconnectto change the connection status.
Icon | Feature | Status |
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Connection Status |
Connected |
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Connection Status |
Disconnected |
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Connection Status |
Connecting |
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Connection Button |
Connected: Normal |
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Connected: Over |
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Connection Button |
Disconnected: Normal |
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Disconnected: Over |
- Recording status–The camera’s recording schedule.
Icon | Feature | Status |
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Recording Status |
No Recording |
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Recording Status |
Always Recording – Recording |
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Recording Status |
Always Recording – Stopped |
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Recording Status |
Schedule Recording – Recording |
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Recording Status |
Schedule Recording – Stopped |
- Frame rate–The camera’s frame rate.
- Bit rate–The camera’s bit rate.
- Estimated remaining recording time–Estimated remaining recording time. The time is determined by dividing the free capacity by the total dynamic bit rate.
View camera status details
- Click Status.
- Click the Details tab.
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Important info: If the total bit rate is red, the load placed on the NAS’s CPU is too heavy.