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VCC-HD2500/HD2500P Features of This Camera Specifications Name and Function of Each Component Connections Lens Installation Lens Adjustment Viewing Firmware Version Introduction1/18...
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The camera supports network operation. By simply connecting a LAN cable to it, you can construct the most advanced network monitoring system. From the Web browser (Internet Explorer) installed on your PC, you can operate the camera via the network in an easy-to-use manner. The camera supports bidirectional audio communications, enabling you to communicate with people at the camera from your PC while monitoring the surveillance video, instead of just hearing sounds from the camera.
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Image pickup device 1/3" CMOS sensor Effective pixels 16:9 1920 (H) × 1080 (V), 4:3 2288 (H) × 1712 (V) Lowest image 50IRE: 1.0 lx (at F1.2, color mode, high gain) illumination 50IRE: 0.06 lx (at F1.2, black-and-white mode, high gain) Video S/N ratio 50dB (when AGC is “OFF”) Lens mount...
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Recording mode Alarm recording, backup recording in event of a network failure Image/video H.264/JPEG compression Video size (H.264) (16:9) 1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×360, 320×180 (4:3) 1600×1200, 1280×960, 1024×768, 640×480, 320×240 Video size (JPEG) (16:9)1920×1080, 1280×720, 1024×576, 640×360 (4:3) 2288×1712, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 1024×768, 800×600, 640×480, 320×240 QUALITY mode: BASIC, NORMAL, ENHANCED, FINE, SUPER FINE Picture quality BITRATE mode: User-specified bit rate...
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Use this slot to install an SD memory card (a type of SD card containing an SLC chip) for backup purposes. This enables alarm video, backup video in the event of network failures, log information, and other data to be stored with the camera.
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Connect this jack via an audio cable to the audio input jack of an amplified speaker system or the monitor. This indicator lights up when the camera is powered on. When the camera is on, this indicator blinks to indicate the following camera statuses: Recording to SD memory card stopped Firmware update in progress An SD memory card error occurred (Fast blink)
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Using one of these alarm input terminals as the Day/Night switching terminal, however, enables the camera to be switched between the color and black-and-white video modes when an external control signal is received. Using network operation, under [DAY/NIGHT], set [DAY/NIGHT] to “COLOR” and select the terminal you want to use in [EXT ALARM].
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Operation Restarting camera Stopping recording/Removing SD memory card Resuming stopped recording/Having camera recognize SD memory card Restoring factory default settings Restoring factory default back focus position Resetting login password (for default users only) Adjusting focus Adjusting iris Viewing Firmware Version Be sure to stop recording once before attempting to restart the camera or restoring the factory default settings.
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Perform the following connections according to the installation environment and application of your camera. Basic Connections Alarm Input/Output Terminal Connections Before attempting the following connections, be sure to turn off all components of your system. Improper connection may cause smoke or failures. Before attempting to connect each system component, carefully read the instruction manual that comes with it to familiarize yourself with the correct connection procedure.
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Use a LAN cable no longer than 100 m (109.4 yards) with the shield type CAT5 or higher. The supported Web browser is Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 SP2 or higher, or Internet Explorer Ver.7.0. About the internet connection Port forwarding for the video port must be enabled on the broadband router. For details on how to set port forwarding, please refer to your router's Instruction manual.
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To perform focus adjustment, etc. with the camera, connect the monitor output socket (MONITOR OUT) of the camera to a monitor via the supplied monitor cable. After adjustment, be sure to remove the monitor cable. To connect a cable, while pushing the protrusion of the terminal, insert the cable into the opening and then release Introduction 11/18...
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Connect a buzzer, lamp, or other alarm device to one of the alarm output terminals (ALARM OUT1 or 2). After connecting an alarm device, configure the output conditions for the corresponding alarm output terminal (ALARM OUT1 or 2) via network operation on the ALARM SETTINGS screen. Alarm output terminal configuration is also possible via remote operation.
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Connect the lens cable plug to the auto iris lens socket provided on the left-side face of the camera. It is recommended that you use a CS-mount DC auto iris megapixel lens (optional). Keep the lens clean at all times. The conversion ring (optional) is required to use a C-mount lens.
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After installing the lens to the camera, you need to perform the following adjustments for the lens. Focus Adjustment (FOCUS ASSIST) Flange Back Adjustment Iris Adjustment (IRIS) Using network operation, you can use the focus assist function to adjust the focus. You may also configure the back focus position switching mode to automatically adjust the back focus position when switching between the color and black-and-white video modes.
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PEAK HOLD: Shows the value of the maximum focus level. INDICATOR: Shows the value of the current focus level. Fine-adjusting focus (using buttons provided on side face) Use the zoom lever of the lens to adjust the angle of view and the focus lever of the lens to roughly focus on the subject.
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If video is out of focus in either color or black-and-white mode, perform the following steps to adjust the focus. Confirm that [COLOR/B/W] is set to “AUTO” under [FOCUS ASSIST] on the CAMERA SETTINGS screen. Adjust the focus in color and black-and-white mode, respectively. If you are using an optical zoom lens and zooming operation causes the camera to lose focus, adjust the flange back distance as follows.
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Press the SET button for 2 seconds or more. The focus adjustment screen will close. The focus adjustment screen will also close automatically if left idle for 5 minutes or more. If the camera produces too dark, too bright, or other incorrect video images, adjust the lens iris. Press the SET button for 2 seconds or more.
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On the FIRMWARE VERSION screen, you can check the firmware version, IP address, and other information on the camera. The firmware version can also be checked via network operation on the OPTION SETTINGS screen. Press the SET button for 2 seconds or more. The monitor now shows the SELECT MENU screen.
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VCC-HD2500/HD2500P From Connection to Network Operation Live Video Monitoring Alarm Detection and Output Alarm Video Recording Software Information Configuration menu quick reference tables Quick Operation Guide1/13...
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Follow the steps below to set up and connect the camera to your PC. You can use alarm video recording, bidirectional audio communications, and other standard features of the camera, in addition to normal live video monitoring. Install the lens to the camera. Connect the power cable to the power terminals.
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Connect a monitor for focus adjustment to the monitor output socket. Connect your monitor to the camera via the supplied video cable. Turn on the camera. The power indicator lights up and live video appears on the monitor. To enable surveillance with clear video images, adjust the lens focus while viewing the subject on the FOCUS ASSIST screen displayed on the monitor.
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If you are operating the camera for the first time, check the factory default video and audio conditions on the VIDEO & AUDIO SETTINGS screen. Change the default settings as desired. For details, refer to the “VIDEO & AUDIO SETTINGS” section. 16:9 (Default) →...
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You cannot select “ON” in [DIGITAL PTZ] if you selected “H.264” in [CODEC]. Selecting “ON” in [DIGITAL PTZ] fixes the [RESOLUTION] value to a VGA-equivalent size (“640× 360” in 16:9 aspect ratio or “640×480” in 4:3 aspect ratio). Audio condition configuration In [MIC SENSITIVITY], select the microphone sensitivity.
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If you are operating the camera for the first time, check the factory default alarm detection conditions on the ALARM SETTINGS screen. Change the default settings as desired. For details, refer to the “ALARM SETTINGS” section. You can configure the camera to detect alarm conditions via the “alarm input terminals” or “built-in motion sensor”. For how to configure the camera to detect alarm conditions via the alarm input terminals, refer to the “Alarm Input/Output Terminal Connections”...
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Disabling motion detection in masked areas Detecting motion in specific areas Detecting motion with lines and areas drawn on the screen In [MOTION], after selecting a motion sensor type, click detailed configuration screen. You can configure the camera to “automatically output alarm signals” or “remotely (manually) output alarm signals”.
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Setting Item ALARM OUT1/ 2 (Alarm output terminal number) POLARITY (Signal polarity) ALARM OUT TIME (Alarm output time) Default Setting OFF (Disables alarm REMOTE (Enables remote alarm output.) output.) 5SEC (Ex.: Beeps a warning 10SEC to 5MIN, CC (Stops alarm output when for 5 sec.) Remote Alarm button is clicked.) Optional Setting...
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After installing an SD memory card into the camera, you need to configure the alarm recording settings as described below. You can store the following data on an SD memory card. However, you cannot use SD memory cards to record normal surveillance video that is not alarm video. Alarm video recording Backup video recording in event of a network failure Access and system logs...
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On the RECORDING screen, click Setting Item Default Setting SCHEDULE SUN to SAT (START/END) 00:00/00:00 DAILY 00:00/00:00 When finished configuring the schedule settings, the schedule map appears. Recording video to your PC By using the recorder/player application VA-SW3050 Server/Client (optional), you can record and play back streaming video data from the camera on your PC.
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The application also offers the capability to save and print video/image data. VA-SW3050Lite (Application for monitoring live video from more than one camera) This monitoring application is designed for use with SANYO network cameras. You can access up to 128 cameras simultaneously.
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If you are a surveillance system administrator, use these buttons to configure necessary settings according to the installation environment and application of your camera. Configuration Related to Network Connection Operation Changing the camera's IP address. Using SANYO's DDNS service. Using SSL communication. Streaming H.264 video in multicast Clock and Camera Title Configuration Operation...
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Optional Configuration Operation Updating the camera's firmware to the latest version. Restoring the factory default settings Backing up or uploading settings Viewing the access log, system log, and operation log Configuration Screen (Menu) OPTION SETTINGS (FIRMWARE UPDATE) OPTION SETTINGS (FACTORY DEFAULT) OPTION SETTINGS (MENU BACKUP/MENU UPLOAD) OPTION SETTINGS (LOG)
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VCC-HD2500/HD2500P Preparing Your Computer for Network Operation Setting Up IP Addresses Automatically (Auto IP Setup) Checking the operating environment Configue the network information on your PC Operation Privileges and Login Users Before You Begin Network Operation1/14...
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Follow the steps below to prepare your computer for network operation. For detailed procedure, refer to the linked information. Assign a unique IP address to each camera. If you have newly installed two or more cameras on your network, you can accomplish this by using the supplied “Auto IP Setup”...
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VA-SW3050Server/Client (optional): Recorder/player application for recording and playing back streaming video data from the network. Before You Begin Network Operation 3/14...
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If you are installing two or more new cameras on the same local network, you need to change the factory default IP address of each camera to prevent IP address overlap. The supplied “Auto IP Setup” software frees you from this burden by automatically assigning a unique IP address to each camera on your network.
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Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The opening menu appears. Click [Auto IP Setup]. The utility window opens so that you can search cameras. If you encounter a firewall confirmation dialog box, disable the firewall so that your PC can communicate with the camera.
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Select the desired camera and click The camera information dialog box opens. Make changes to the camera data and click This transmits your changes to the camera. You can see the problem of IP address overlap has been resolved in the [Status] row of the list, which has been changed from “CAUTION”...
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To operate the camera via network operation, you must meet the following operating requirements. IBM PC/AT compatible Operating system: Windows XP Professional/Windows Vista CPU: Core2Duo E6700 2.66 GHz or higher Memory: Windows XP: 1GB or more Windows Vista: 2GB or more Network interface: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (RJ-45 connector) Display card: 1920×1200 pixels or higher...
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In [Control Panel], click [Network and Internet Connections]. The [Network and Internet Connections] dialog box opens. Click [Network Connections]. The [Network Connections] dialog box opens. Under [LAN or High-Speed Internet], the icon representing your LAN interface (Ethernet adapter) configuration appears. Right-click on the LAN interface (Ethernet adapter) configuration icon and click [Properties] in the context menu.
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In the [This connection uses the following items:] list box, select the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] check box. Confirm that the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] check box is selected. If deselected, select the check box. Click [Properties]. The [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] dialog box opens, with the [General] tab shown. Before You Begin Network Operation 9/14...
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Select the [Use the following IP address:] radio button and specify the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway. Check the configured settings and click You are now done with the TCP/IP configuration. Close all the dialog boxes that are open. In [Control Panel], click [Network and Sharing Center].
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Click [Manage network connections]. The [Network Connections] dialog box opens. Double-click [Local Area Connection]. The [Local Area Connection Status] dialog box opens. Click [Properties] and, in the confirmation dialog box, click [Continue]. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box opens. Select the [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] check box.
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Click [Properties]. The [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties] dialog box opens, with the [General] tab shown. Select the [Use the following IP address:] radio button and specify the IP address and the subnet mask. Check the configured settings and click You are now done with the TCP/IP configuration.
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The operation privileges of users who perform network operation are divided into 5 levels (admin, operator1, operator2, guest, and download). Each user who attempts to access the camera will be authenticated by the user name and password at login and granted an appropriate operation privilege. Operation Monitor live video.
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Operation Privileges User admin admin operator1 operator1 operator2 operator2 guest guest download download The factory default users cannot be deleted. Update your password periodically for security reasons. For details, refer to the “USER REGISTRATION” section. If you forget your password, use the buttons provided on the left-side face of the camera to restore the default user passwords.
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VCC-HD2500/HD2500P Access the camera from your Web browser Live Screen Components Control panel Tool panel Information bar Working with Live Screen1/18...
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Start Internet Explorer. The supported Web browser is Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 SP2 or higher, or Internet Explorer Ver.7.0. In the address bar, type the IP address of the camera and press [Enter] key. When you access the camera, the login screen appears. If this is the first access to the camera, in the Address bar, enter the default IP address as follows.
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<Available languages> English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese You can display the language selection screen by using the control panel. If this is the first access to the camera, configure the system clock on the CLOCK SETTINGS screen. You can access only one camera at a time from your Web browser. To access two or more cameras from your PC simultaneously, use the following software.
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When you access and log into the camera successfully, the live screen appears. For details, refer to the linked information. Video display area ( Control Panel ( Tool Panel ( Information Bar ( Current date and time Shows the current date and time based on the clock settings configured on the CLOCK SETTINGS screen. You may change the date-time format (month/day/year, year/month/day, or day/month/year), clock type, character size, and display position on the CLOCK SETTINGS screen.
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Click the desired button depending on the purpose of your operation. Then, the corresponding screen and panels will appear. For details, refer to the linked information. DIGITAL PTZ : Click this to use the digital PTZ function. CLIENT SETTINGS : Click this to select the live stream and streaming protocol for each user. MENU : Click this to display the configuration menu.
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You can set up to four clipping rectangles anywhere in the image display area of the controller. Setting a clipping rectangle: Click anywhere on the image display area of the controller. This sets a VGA-size clipping rectangle at the point you clicked. Clipping rectangles may be set in an overlapping manner.
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On the live screen, click the portion you want to zoom in/out. Click (WIDE) or The camera zooms in on or out from the subject using the point you clicked as the origin. Zooming steps: 1, 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11.2, 16 During zooming operation, the zoom magnification appears on the live screen.
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Click the Auto Pan/Tilt button (shown in gray). The button turns orange and the clipped area starts the corresponding movement. : Auto pan: The clipped area reciprocates left and right. : Auto tilt: The clipped area reciprocates up and down. : Auto pan &...
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You may use the zoom function in conjunction with the manual panning/tilting function. CLIENT SETTINGS Click on the control panel to display the CLIENT SETTINGS screen. On this screen, you can perform the following operations: Configuring the video stream displayed on the live screen Configuring the audio Changing your password Some administrator configuration screen settings may limit the operations you can perform on this...
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The pull-down menu shows a list of permitted streams that are configured in [LIVE STREAM] on the USER REGISTRATION screen (administrator configuration screen). This item will not be shown if [ACCESS LEVEL] is set to “admin” on the USER REGISTRATION screen.
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Use the tool panel controls. Receive Audio button : Reception of audio enabled : Reception of audio disabled Volume control Use this slider knob to control the audio output volume. From your PC, you can send audio alerts to suspicious people or communicate with people at the camera. Required operation privilege: Any privilege except for “guest”...
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In the [PASSWORD CHANGE] field, type a new password. You can type 4 to 32 alphanumeric characters. In the [CONFIRM PASSWORD] field, type the same password again for confirmation and click These items will not be shown if [PASSWORD SET] is set to “admin” on the USER REGISTRATION screen.
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Menu Selection Buttons Button Configuration Screen (Menu) NETWORK NETWORK SETTINGS CLOCK CLOCK SETTINGS USER USER REGISTRATION VIDEO/AUDIO VIDEO & AUDIO SETTINGS CAMERA CAMERA SETTINGS ALARM ALARM SETTINGS RECORDING RECORDING SD MEMORY CARD E-MAIL E-MAIL SETTINGS FTP SETTINGS SECURITY SECURITY SETTINGS SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SETTINGS OPTION...
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When the language selection screen appears, select the desired language within 10 seconds. Otherwise, you will be brought back to the live screen with the previous language setting. Click DISPLAY on the control panel to bring up the display control panel. : Panel is minimized.
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Shows the camera title you configured in [TITLE] on the CLOCK SETTINGS screen. The default camera title is “Network Camera”. The color of the camera title changes depending on the alarm state as follows: Gray: Normal state Red: Alarm condition is being detected. When the camera title is shown in red, no other alarm signal will be received.
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You can use these buttons to output an alarm signal from the camera. For details, refer to the “Sending a Remote Alarm Signal” section. Click this button to disconnect your PC from the camera and close the browser window. You can capture and then save or print the desired scene of the JPEG live streaming during monitoring. Click the Capture button on the tool panel.
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Use the Remote Alarm buttons provided on the live screen to send alarm signals from the camera's alarm output terminals. Required operation privilege: admin, operator1, operator2 To use the remote alarm buttons, you must set in advance [ALARM OUT] to “REMOTE” and [ALARM OUT TIME] to the desired duration on the ALARM SETTINGS screen (administrator configuration menu).
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If an error, warning, alarm, or other condition occurs, the corresponding status indicator on the information bar is shown in orange. INFO: Appears when an error or warning occurs. Clicking the indicator label causes system information to appear in a separate window. The INFO status indicator appears in orange until either of the following conditions is met: In case of an error: The error condition is resolved.
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VCC-HD2500/HD2500P NETWORK SETTINGS CLOCK SETTINGS USER REGISTRATION VIDEO & AUDIO SETTINGS CAMERA SETTINGS ALARM SETTINGS RECORDING SD MEMORY CARD E-MAIL SETTINGS FTP SETTINGS SECURITY SETTINGS SCHEDULE SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS Working with Administrator Configuration Screens1/66...
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NETWORK Click in the configuration menu to display the NETWORK SETTINGS screen. On this screen, configure the following settings as required. Configuring basic network settings (NETWORK) Configuring DDNS setting (DDNS) Configuring HTTP settings Configuring RTSP/RTP settings Configuring access name settings (ACCESS NAME) Multicast settings (MULTICAST) Required operation privilege: admin Before attempting to configure these network settings, contact your network administrator.
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After completing the above steps, click the Close button to once disconnect and then reconnect to the camera to apply the changes. Using SANYO's DDNS service, you can connect to the camera from your Internet Explorer by simply entering the registered domain name, instead of the IP address of the camera.
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This information is required to register your domain name. Click REGISTER to access the SANYO DDNS service site and register your domain name. Follow the steps below to register your domain name. On the LOG IN screen, enter the user name and password you wrote down and click The Domain Name registration/change screen appears.
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Return to the NETWORK SETTINGS screen ([DDNS]) and, in [DOMAIN NAME], type the domain name you just registered before “.user.ddns-sanyosecurity.com”. Then, click The [DDNS SERVER NAME] field is automatically filled (“members.ddns-sanyosecurity.com”), so you do not need to type it. The [INTERVAL TIME] setting (access interval to the server) is fixed to “10” (10 minutes). In the [LOG] field, the DDNS update history log (one entry) is shown.
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The RTSP port number must be 554 or otherwise a number in the range of 1 to 65535. The RTP port (video and audio) numbers must be even numbers in the range of 1026 to 65534 (except for numbers between 3874 and 5000, between 9874 and 10000, between 38087 and 38214, and between 49026 and 49152).
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The multicast RTP port (video and audio) numbers must be even numbers in the range of 1026 to 65534 that do not overlap with the unicast RTP port numbers (except for numbers between 4000 and 5000, 10000, 10001, 38214, and 49152.) The multicast TTL must be specified in the range of 1 to 255.
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CLOCK Click in the configuration menu to display the CLOCK SETTINGS screen. Before you start network operation, you need to configure the clock settings on this screen. Configuring camera title Configuring clock date/time and display style Configuring time zone and daylight saving mode Configuring automatic clock adjustment Required operation privilege: admin, operator1 Configure the camera title that will be displayed on the live screen and in e-mails, image files, and so on.
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In [DATE/TIME FORMAT], select the date/time display format and click M/D/Y, Y/M/D, D/M/Y In [TIME ZONE], select the region where the camera is used. In [DAYLIGHT SAVING MODE], select whether or not to use the daylight saving mode. Although an appropriate setting is automatically selected according to the [TIME ZONE] setting, you can change it manually.
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In [CLOCK ADJUST], select “ON (NTP)”. Configure the required settings shown below and click To automatically adjust the clock time every day, in [TIME TO SYNCHRONIZE], select the 24-hour time to which you want to adjust the clock (for example, “10:30”). To adjust the clock to the current time, click In [NTP SERVER ADDRESS], type the IP address or domain name of the NTP server from which you want to retrieve the date and time information.
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The clock time will not be adjusted if the difference between the set time and the current time exceeds the range of -29 to +30 minutes. If you set [CLOCK ADJUST] to “ALARM IN1”, the ALARM IN1 terminal will serve dedicatedly as a time adjustment terminal, so you can see only the item [POLARITY] in [ALARM IN1] on the ALARM SETTINGS screen.
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USER Click in the configuration menu to display the USER REGISTRATION screen. On this screen, you can register new login users, or change or delete existing user data. Registering a new user (ADD) Changing existing user data (CHANGE) Deleting an existing user (DELETE) Required operation privilege: admin, operator1 Besides the factory default users (admin, operator1, operator2, download, and guest), you can register up to 20 client users.
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In this case, all login users are regarded as guest users. This means that users will be presented with an authentication check dialog box if they attempt to perform any operation beyond the guest user privilege and must enter an adequate user name and password to proceed.
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Select the check box next to the user whose data you want to change and click The user registration screen for the selected user appears in a separate window. Change the desired settings and click Your changes are saved and reflected in the user list. Select the check box next to the user you want to delete and click The selected user is deleted from the user list.
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VIDEO/AUDIO Click in the configuration menu to display the VIDEO & AUDIO SETTINGS screen. On this screen, configure the conditions of each video stream and the audio you receive from the camera. Configuring aspect ratio (ASPECT RATIO) Configuring video (VIDEO) Configuring audio (AUDIO) Required operation privilege: admin, operator1 In [ASPECT RATIO], select the aspect ratio (width-to-height ratio) of the video/image by...
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In the stream list ( Initially, this list shows video settings for STREAM1 and STREAM2. Configure the video/image conditions for the stream you want to register and click The settings are saved. The stream list now includes the stream you just registered. In [NAME], type the stream name you want.
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JPEG: VCC-HD2500: 0.1ips, 0.2ips, 0.5ips, 1ips, 3ips, 5ips, 10ips, 15ips, 30ips VCC-HD2500P: 0.1ips, 0.2ips, 0.5ips, 1ips, 2.5ips, 5ips, 8ips, 12.5ips, 25ips H.264: VCC-HD2500: 5ips, 10ips, 15ips, 30ips VCC-HD2500P: 5ips, 8ips, 12.5ips, 25ips In [PRIORITY], select whether you put priority on the video/image quality or the bit rate. QUALITY, BITRATE If you selected “QUALITY”, in [PICTURE QUALITY], specify the video/image quality.
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Click in the stream list. The camera will reboot and the settings you configured will be enabled. Select the check box next to the stream you want to delete and click The selected stream is deleted from the stream list. Click in the stream list.
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CAMERA Click in the configuration menu to display the CAMERA SETTINGS screen. The CAMERA SETTINGS screen includes a sub menu from which you can access 14 camera settings to configure the monitoring and other conditions of the camera. Required operation privilege: admin, operator1 The CAMERA SETTINGS sub menu offers a list of camera settings.
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Click this button when finished configuring the camera settings you accessed by clicking each sub menu item. CANCEL Click this button before clicking DEFAULT : Click this button to reset the settings on the camera configuration screen to the defaults (factory settings). HELP: Click this to display a menu from which you can display the explanation of each configuration screen on the HELP screen.
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Configuring Monitoring Conditions In [VIEW], select “CAM1” or “CAM2” and then configure the monitoring conditions by clicking each menu item in the sub menu. Switching between Monitoring Conditions In [VIEW], select “CAM1” or “CAM2”. The monitoring conditions configured for the selected view setting are now applied to the camera.
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Select and configure the white balance adjustment mode. ATW: Auto trace white balance AWC: Auto white balance control 3200: Fixed white balance (for indoors) Fixed white balance (for outdoors) 5600: FLUORESCENT: Fixed white balance (for fluorescent lighting) MWB: Manual white balance The configured settings will be applied to “CAM1”...
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Drag the mouse over the live video image to select the area you want to mask. The masked area is indicated by blue-bordered grid cells each containing the letter “M”. You can mask more than one portion of the live image. You can click one grid cell after another to set or cancel the masked area cell by cell.
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In [WHITE BALANCE], select the desired fixed white balance mode and click 3200: For indoors (Fixes the color temperature to 3200K.) For outdoors (Fixes the color temperature to 5600K.) 5600: FLUORESCENT: For fluorescent lighting (Fixes the color temperature to 4200K.) Use the following procedure to manually adjust the gain values for the red and blue signals.
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In [BLC], select “MULTI”. In [BLC WEIGHT], select the backlight sensitivity. 0 (low sensitivity) to 15 (high sensitivity) In [BRIGHT], select the compensation level for the brightness of the backlighting and click 0 (low brightness compensation) to 15 (high brightness compensation) Center-weighted average metering compensates for the backlighting problem by measuring the photometry of the specified area intensively.
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Configure the metering weight values for the four surrounding metering areas (TOP, BOTTOM, LEFT, and RIGHT). Select a weight value for each of these metering areas depending on the installation environment. 0 (minimum) to 7 (maximum) The weight value for the center metering area ([CENTER]) is fixed to “7”. You cannot change this value.
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You can click one grid cell after another to set or cancel the masked area cell by cell. To deselect a block of grid cells in the masked area, right-click one of grid cell and drag the mouse. Click and then BACK The settings are saved and you return to the sub menu.
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In [SHUTTER], select “SHORT”. In [SHUTTER SPEED], select the desired shutter speed and click VCC-HD2500P: 25, 50, 120, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, 10000 VCC-HD2500: 30, 60, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, 10000 Each of the above shutter speed values represents the denominator “n” of the fraction 1/n. For example, selecting “500”...
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Configure the video signal gain value automatically or manually. Automatically configuring gain value using AGC Manually configuring gain value Auto Gain Control (AGC) is a function that automatically adjusts the gain value of the camera's video signal amplifying circuit according to the brightness of the subject to maintain a constant signal output.
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The Day/Night function improves the camera's sensitivity by automatically switching the camera to the color mode in bright conditions and to the black-and-white mode in dark situations. Using this function enables 24-hour surveillance with clear video images even during nighttime or in dark locations. You may also fix the camera to the color or black-and-white video mode without using the Day/Night function.
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COLOR→B/W Select the luminance level at which switching occurs from the color mode to the black-and-white mode. B/W→COLOR Select the luminance level at which switching occurs from the black-and-white mode to the color mode. Changing one of these settings also changes the other setting based on the difference. To prevent hunting in infrared (IR) lighting, set these luminance levels to widely different values.
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Fixing Camera to Color Video Mode In [DAY/NIGHT] and [EXT ALARM], select “COLOR” and “OFF”, respectively, and click Fixing Camera to Black-and-White Video Mode In [DAY/NIGHT], select “B/W” and click You can use the contour compensation function to make the whole video image clearer. Select “ON”...
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In [VIVID COLOR EFFECT], select “ON” and click The configured settings will be applied to “CAM1” or “CAM2”, whichever you selected under [VIEW]. Set the gamma correction level to adjust the contrast or brightness level. In [GAMMA], select the gamma correction level and click 0.45: Gamma correction level = 0.45 Gamma correction level = 1...
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Clicking [FOCUS ASSIST] in the configuration menu displays the [FOCUS ASSIST] screen. If you have already completed focus adjustment on the camera, you do not need to follow the adjustment procedures described here. You may also configure the back focus position switching mode as required to automatically adjust the back focus position when switching between the color and black-and-white video modes.
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Deselect the [MANUAL] check box. Be sure to deselect the check box to prevent the loss of focus due to wrong operation. The check box is automatically deselected if you switch from the focus adjustment screen to another screen. Follow the steps below to reduce the loss of camera focus that may occur when the Day/Night function is enabled. In [COLOR/B/W], select the back focus position switching mode.
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You can configure the privacy mask settings to hide specific portions of surveillance video for privacy protection. When a privacy mask is set, the resolution, frame rate, and image quality of the live video image may be limited. The configured settings will be applied commonly to “CAM1” and “CAM2” selected under [VIEW]. Click [PRIVACY MASK] in the sub menu.
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In [COLOR], select the color of the mask pattern(s). BLACK, GREY, WHITE, RED, BLUE In [SEMI TRANSPARENT], select whether to enable or disable the transparency of the mask pattern(s). OFF (Disables transparency), ON (Enables transparency) Click and then BACK The settings are saved and you return to the sub menu. Working with Administrator Configuration Screens 37/66...
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ALARM Click in the configuration menu to display the ALARM SETTINGS screen. If you want the camera to record surveillance video or transmit a warning signal by detecting an alarm condition, configure the following settings on this screen. Detecting an alarm condition via alarm input terminal Detecting an alarm condition via built-in motion sensor Outputting an alarm signal from alarm output terminal Required operation privilege: admin, operator1...
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If an alarm condition is detected, alarm recording will last until the time specified in [DURATION] expires. The alarm state will be retained for at least 5 seconds even if the alarm signal is instantaneous. The configured duration value will be reset to the factory default value if you change any setting on the ALARM SETTINGS screen while an alarm state is retained.
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To switch the alarm detection method, in [MOTION ALARM], click the desired radio button. Drag the mouse over live video/image to select the area you want to mask. The masked area is indicated by blue-bordered grid cells each containing the letter “M”. You can mask as many areas as you want without limitation.
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A human face may not be detected if obscured by a hat, sunglasses, or mask, or if the monitoring angle is not appropriate. Checking how the motion sensor works TEST Click If any motion is detected in a grid cell outside the masked area(s), that grid cell will be shown in red. Correct the detection conditions as required.
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To move a detection area, select it and then drag the mouse. To resize a detection area, place the mouse pointer over its border and then drag the mouse. To delete a set detection area, click the number or drag it out of the screen. In [AREA], select the check box next to the area number of the area you want to enable.
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While the sensor is working, this button is labeled as click the button. Click and then BACK The settings are saved and you return to the ALARM SETTINGS screen. You can set lines or areas that represent limit lines or restricted areas on the screen and detect motion that crosses those lines or moves in and out of those areas.
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Select the radio button to specify whether to set detection lines or areas and configure the detection conditions. When finished, click Although you need to specify whether to set detection lines or areas, you can view the set detection lines and areas together.
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The higher the value, the larger the detectable object size. The detection line (or detection area) is now shown with an image that represents the detection size. Any object larger than this image will be detected. 0 to 5 Selecting “0” means that objects will be detected regardless of their size. In this case, the detection size image is not shown.
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In [ALARM OUT1], select “ON”. In [POLARITY], select the signal polarity of the alarm output terminal. NO (Normally Open): The terminal is normally open and closes when an alarm signal is output. NC (Normally Closed): The terminal is normally closed and opens when an alarm signal is output. In [ALARM OUT TIME], select how long you want the terminal to output an alarm signal.
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In [ALARM OUT1], select “REMOTE”. Selecting “REMOTE” does not cause the terminal to output an alarm signal automatically even if an alarm condition is detected. In [POLARITY], select the signal polarity of the alarm output terminal. The terminal is normally open and closes when an alarm signal is output. NO (Normally Open): NC (Normally Closed): The terminal is normally closed and opens when an alarm signal is output.
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RECORDING Click in the configuration menu to display the RECORDING screen. Configure the recording conditions on this screen if you intend to record alarm video on the SD memory card installed in the camera. Required operation privilege: admin, operator1 In [RECORD STREAM], select the stream you want to record (STREAM1, 2, 3, or 4). The streaming conditions of the selected stream (image/video compression format, resolution, frame rate, and bit rate) appear.
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You need to configure the alarm input/output conditions on the ALARM SETTINGS screen. The duration of recording initiated by each trigger is as follows. ALARM IN1/ALARM IN2/MOTION: Time selected in [DURATION] under [ALARM IN] on ALARM SETTINGS screen ALARM OUT1/ ALARM OUT2: Time selected in [ALARM OUT TIME] under [ALARM OUT] on ALARM SETTINGS screen NETWORK FAILURE: Time until network failure is resolved If you selected “NETWORK FAILURE”...
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Click in the configuration menu to display the SD MEMORY CARD screen. Installing an SD memory card into the camera enables you to record alarm video and store log information. If you install a new SD memory card into the camera, format it on this screen before use. Required operation privilege: admin, operator1 In [SD MEMORY CARD], select “USE”.
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OFF: Disables overwrite recording so that the camera stops recording if the recording area becomes full. If recording stops because the recording area has become full, you can turn [OVERWRITE] to “ON”, or secure the recording space by deleting some recorded data, to restart recording. In [AUTO DELETE], enable or disable the auto delete function.
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E-MAIL Click in the configuration menu to display the E-MAIL SETTINGS screen. Using the automatic e-mail transmission function, you can send an e-mail attached with an image if an alarm is detected, or after a fixed interval. Configuring basic e-mail transmission settings Configuring recipient e-mail addresses (RECIPIENT MAIL ADDRESS) Configuring authentication conditions (AUTHENTICATION) Configuring transmission conditions...
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In [MAIL ADDRESS], type the recipient e-mail addresses. Here, you can type up to five e-mail addresses (up to 64 alphanumeric characters for each). Select the check box for each e-mail address to which you want to send e-mails. You can send e-mails to the selected e-mail address(es). Select the [IMAGE] check box for the recipient address if you want to attach an image file to each e-mail.
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In [AUTHENTICATION], select the authentication method. NO USE, POP3, SMTP In [USER ID] and [PASSWORD], type the user ID and password, respectively. Type the user ID (up to 48 alphanumeric characters) and password for authentication (up to 20 alphanumeric characters). In [POP3 SERVER ADDRESS], type your POP3 server address and click If you selected “POP3”...
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To attach an image file to each e-mail, in [JPEG IMAGE], select a JPEG stream option and click You can attach JPEG images only. OFF (No attachment), STREAM1, STREAM2, STREAM3, STREAM4 The pull-down menu shows a list of streams for which you selected “JPEG” in [CODEC] on the VIDEO &...
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Click in the configuration menu to display the FTP SETTINGS screen. If you want to record images from the camera to an FTP server via the network, configure the FTP server settings and the image transmission conditions on this screen. Configuring FTP server settings Configuring transmission conditions Required operation privilege: admin, operator1...
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(if [TRIGGER] is set to other than “INTERVAL”): [FILE NAME] + [yy_mm_dd_hh_mm_ss] + [alarm_factor] + [0001 (Serial No.).jpg] If no file name is specified, the system will enter “sanyo” for the [FILE NAME]. * To use a temporary file, set [TEMPORARY FILE] to “USE”.
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The setting values are interlocked among RECORDING, E-MAIL SETTINGS, and FTP SETTINGS screens. (Note that the setting configured most recently will take precedence.) If you selected “ALARM IN1/2”, “MOTION”, or “ALARM OUT1/2” ... In [DURATION], select the image transmission duration. 5SEC, 10SEC, 20SEC, 40SEC, 1MIN, 2MIN, 3MIN, 4MIN, 5MIN, 10MIN, 15MIN If you selected “INTERVAL”, “ALARM IN1/2”, “MOTION”, or “ALARM OUT1/2”...
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SECURITY Click in the configuration menu to display the SECURITY SETTINGS screen. Configuring the security function on this screen enables you to restrict the PCs that can access the camera. Required operation privilege: admin, operator1 In [SECURITY FUNCTION], select “ON”. In [DEFAULT POLICY], select the global access policy.
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SCHEDULE Click in the configuration menu to display the SCHEDULE SETTINGS screen. On this screen, you can schedule the time periods during which recording is activated if you intend to record video on the SD memory card installed in the camera. Configuring a recording schedule (SCHEDULE) Defining your holidays (HOLIDAY SETTINGS) To directly display this screen, click...
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Configuring the camera to start recording at 13:00 and end recording at 23:30 every day (10 hours 30 minutes every day) Select the check box next to the recording period (day) you want to apply and click The schedule map appears, showing the recording period you configured for each day of the week and enabled by selecting the check box.
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Click and then BACK The setting is saved and the HOLIDAY SETTINGS section disappears. Working with Administrator Configuration Screens 63/66...
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OPTION Click in the configuration menu to display the OPTION SETTINGS screen. On this screen, you can perform system-related operations and log checks. Click to execute or start the intended operation. Required operation privilege: admin, operator1 If the camera stops functioning for some reason or other, in [CAMERA REBOOT], click system.
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Do not perform any operations on the screen or turn off the camera until the firmware update process is completed. While the firmware is being updated, all camera functions stop working temporarily. You cannot update the firmware while the camera is recording. In this case, an operation confirmation dialog box will open.
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Under [LOG], you can view the access and system logs. You can click OUT PUT to output the content of each log into a text file. Logged information will be cleared when you turn off the camera. Save the logs to an SD memory card, if necessary.
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VCC-HD2500/HD2500P Accessing the Camera Control Panel/Tool Panel CAMERA SETTINGS Displaying LIVE video Transmitting Image Data Recording Others Q&A1/11...
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I cannot access the camera. The camera IP address you entered is wrong. Enter the correct IP address (URL) in the Web browser (Internet Explorer). The camera port number you entered is wrong. If you are using a port number other than 80, enter the correct port number in the Web browser (Internet Explorer).
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Your router is configured with packet filtering or the like which restricts access from the Internet. Change the settings in your router to allow access from the Internet. For the configuration method, refer to your router's instruction manual. The IP address you entered is a local address (the one you use at your home). When accessing via Internet, enter the global address (or the URL registered with the DDNS service) and port number of the camera as its IP address.
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Buttons on the control panel/tool panel do not respond. You do not have the required operation privilege. Some buttons on the control panel/tool panel are operable only when you have an adequate operation privilege. Log in as a user with an adequate operation privilege. You have not configured the required operation settings.
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I cannot set [SENSE UP] in [IRIS]. You cannot set [SENSE UP] when [SHUTTER] is set to “SHORT” or “LONG”. Set [SHUTTER] to “OFF”. I cannot set [SHUTTER] to “SHORT” or “LONG”. You cannot configure the electronic shutter settings if you have set [SENSE UP] in [IRIS]. Set [SENSE UP] in [IRIS] to “OFF”.
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When another ActiveX control for network cameras is installed, video may not be displayed due to compatibility issues between the different versions. Install the H.264 Plug-In included in the supplied CD-ROM or the latest H.264 Plug-In you can download from SANYO CCTV System Web page.
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Check the power supply status and/or the network environment. The video image is distorted and cannot be displayed correctly. The maximum bit rate for video streaming is configured with a value higher than the network bandwidth. Lower the resolution and/or image quality. The performance of the PC is low.
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Dust, dirt, fingerprints, etc. are present on the lens cover. Or the lens is fogged. Wipe away the dust, etc. with a dry cloth. The live video display is entirely discolored (A white subject appears to be colored.) Adjust the white balance. Click [WHITE BALANCE] on the CAMERA SETTINGS screen and, in [WHITE BALANCE], select “MWB”.
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The e-mail transmission function does not work. On the E-MAIL SETTING screen, incorrect user ID/password information is specified in the AUTHENTICATION section. Set the correct login ID and password. The server address is wrong. Or connection to the server is down. Check the server address settings.
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The camera does not record. No SD memory card has not been installed in the camera. Install an SD memory card. The SD memory card has not been formatted. Format the SD memory card on the SD MEMORY CARD screen. Time elapsed from turning on the camera is less than 5 minutes.
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Upgrade has been terminated. Upgrade has been interrupted due to power off, network fault, or other problem during the process. Redo the upgrade by proceeding as follows. Turn on the camera again. Access the camera again. Check the firmware version on [FIRMWARE UPDATE] in OPTION SETTINGS screen. * If the version number is updated: Upgrade is complete.
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VCC-HD2500/HD2500P Copyright Notice How to use this manual Copyright Notice/How to Use This Manual1/8...
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Previous/Next Clicking on the top right of the TITLE window will display the previous page or the next page, respectively. Page end is located at the end of the page. This mark is also linked to the top of the page. Click on this mark to jump to the top of the page. Copyright Notice/How to Use This Manual 6/8...
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123 ... Boxed numbers indicate procedural instructions. Circled numbers or circled alphabetic letters are used in sections that describe screen component names or other information. This manual uses the following three kinds of symbols depending on the content of the provided information. Memo: Indicates supplementary or related information.
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The options or values that you select in a pull-down menu or using radio buttons are enclosed in double quotes “ ” (Example: “ON”, “80”). Each section describing a configuration procedure begins with a screenshot of the corresponding initial configuration screen. The purpose of this screenshot is to show you the factory default value for each setting item provided on the screen.