User Manual V1.
Table of Contents 1 Security Warning.....................................................................................................................................................2 2 Overview.................................................................................................................................................................. 2 2.1 Read Before Use...................................................................................................................................
1 Security Warning 1. Please change the password of your camera regularly, using a combination of numbers, letters and special characters. 2. We recommend that you regularly update your camera to the latest available software and firmware versions to help ensure the best experience for your camera. 2 Overview FOSCAM IP Camera is an integrated wireless IP Camera with a color CMOS sensor which enable to view in Full High Definition resolution.
3 Access the IP Camera in Foscam App 3.1 Download and install the Foscam APP Scan the QR code below to download and install the Foscam APP To ensure a smoother video experience on your smart phone, it is recommended that your smart phone meet the following specifications: iOS: version 11 or higher. Android: 4.1 or higher, using a device with a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU).
Camera Name: A camera name which is displayed in the Foscam Cloud Service. You can rename your camera’s name by tap Live > Camera Settings > Camera Info . OSD: Including camera name and camera time, camera name can not be renamed but camera time can be in synchronized with the phone. Sync Time: Tap Live > Camera Settings Camera Date&Time: You can Sync Time, tap Live > Sync Time . > Camera Settings > Advanced Settings >Sync Time.
Add Device: Please refer to the Quick Setup Guide. Split Screen: Click button, you can watch the live interface of 4 devices. 3.
Back Camera Setting IR LED Schedule Wired connection/ Wireless connection Mirror Flip Resolution Speaker / Mute the audio Video Snapshot Pan&Tin Bit Rate Full screen More Function Two-way audio Up control button Quickly add Preset Optical zoom，lens will be larger Zoom in Optical zoom，lens will be shrink Zoom out Back: To stop viewing and listening to the live feed, tap the Back. Resolution: There are three types to identify different streams you have set.
Pan&Tin: Click this button to PT control (Only those with PT have this function, such as: R2M, R2C, R4M, R4S, FI9926P, X2, D4Z, SD2, SD4, SD2X, HT2, VZ4, R3 , X3, R5, X5 waiting for PT function) 1 3 4 2 1----- Up control button, 3------Left control button, 2-----Down control button, 4------Right control button Click this button and go to center Quickly add Preset, Click this button to quickly add to favorite presets（Except for the following models: R3 , X3, R5, X5）.
Camera Setting: Click this button to set more. IR LED Schedule: On this page, you can enable/disable the IR LED, and set the IR auto switch or you can schedule it. Auto: As default, the IR-Cut auto switch is ON, it means that the IR LED will be OFF during 9:00~18:00, and the IR LED will be ON at the other time. Day: it means that the IR LED will be OFF all the time. Night: it means that the IR LED will be ON all the time. Schedule: You can schedule the time to turn the IR LED OFF/ON.
4 Alarm recording duration---- The recording time of the alarm. Here supports 10s/30s/60s/120s. Select a recording time. 5 Schedule: Click the rectangle in the day of the week, and the corresponding time setting will be selected. For example, click "Sun", the time "00:00~24:00" will be set in "Sun", which means that when there is an object moving in the detection area, the APP will receive the camera's Motion alarm Push messages.
Sound Detection: To enable Sound detection, follow the steps below: 1 Enable Sound Detection button 2 Sensitivity---- It supports three modes: Low, Middle and High. The higher the sensitivity, the camera will be more easily alarmed. Select a Sound sensitivity. 3 Schedule: Click the rectangle in the day of the week, and the corresponding time setting will be selected.
3.3 Camera Setting Tap the button, goes to Device Settings to make advanced camera settings.(There are certain differences in the interface display of each model) 3.3.1 My Plan Here you can choose a 7-day free cloud service experience, and you can also purchase related cloud packages according to your needs. After successful activation, you can enjoy storing videos on the cloud anytime, anywhere.
3.3.2 Alarm Click this button, and then you can refer to More Function in 2.2 3.3.3 SD Card If you have an SD card on your device, click this button to enter the SD-Card Video Playback.You can filter the corresponding videos according to the time and type.
Settings Click the button enter to SD Card settings, you can set SD card info and Recording Schedule. SD card info Click the button enter to SD Card settings, you can view the SD card storage information from this page, and you can also format the SD card. Recording Schedule Click the button enter to Recording Schedule setting, you can setting Loop Coverage, Voice Recording and Recording Schedule.
day of the week, and the corresponding time setting will be selected. For example, click "Sun", the time "00:00~24:00" will be set in "Sun", which means that during this time period, the camera will automatically record to the SD card. 3.3.4 Firmware You can see the current camera's firmware version and whether there is new software that needs to be upgraded.if there is new firmware, you can click the “Upgrade” button to upgrade. 3.3.
3.3.6 Share Camera If you set up family members in my family, you can share the camera with your family here.Or you can invite other users to watch the live broadcast in the form of username and account information. 3.3.7 Door Chime (Only doorbell support) You can choose the corresponding Chime type according to the Chime method in your home.
3.3.8 Privacy mask (Some models have this function, if it is not displayed, it is not supported) This can be used to set certain masks as private areas on the video. Click + draw a mask area on the video , the mask area will be black on the video .Click the back button, the save page appears, click save, click Save to take effect. The mask area. The mask area.
3.3.9 WiFi Settings (POE models do not support, such as G2EP QJ2 G4EP QJ4 D2EP, etc.) If you selected Wired Connection via the Foscam, Tap the “WiFi Settings” button > select your WiFi network and enter your WiFi’s password. After setting up successfully, you can view live video without the Ethernet cable. 3.3.10 Sleep Mode Most settings options are not available while camera is in sleep mode.If you want to enable settings and keep camera running, please turn off this mode. 3.3.
Security Settings You can modify the username and password of the camera here. Ringtone(Only support doorbell) Here you can set the call ringtone and Push notification Ring Light Settings On this page you can set the IR LED Settings and White Light.(White light off is only supported by some models, such as S41, F41, SPC, FLC) IR LED Settings On this page you can set the IR LED Settings. Power Frequency You can see the battery status and power supply type from here.
Wi-Fi Detection Click Wi-Fi Detection to enter the Wi-Fi Detection page, tap Start Test, it will jump to the third party to check your current bandwidth speed. Sync Time On this page, you can set the camera time, which can be synchronized with the phone time or NTP auto Sync and you can also select the time zone. Reset Device You can reset your camera from here.
Camera Speaker Volume On this page you can set Camera Speaker Volume, you can adjust the volume by dragging. 2.3.12 Reboot Camera Click Reboot to reboot the camera. This is similar to unplugging the power to the camera. 2.3.13 Delete camera You can click the delete Camera button to delete the camera from the app, or delete and keep history files from the app.
4 Surveillance Software Foscam VMS 4.1 Hardware Connection & Software Installation 1. 2. Connect the camera to the LAN network (Router or Switch) via network cable. Visit Foscam official website foscam.com/vms , then you can find the “FoscamVMS”, Please download it. 4.2 Software Installation 1) Double click the software and follow the setup wizard to install the program. 2) The FoscamVMS icon will appear on the desktop automatically after a successful installation.
4.3 Create Acount You can create a local administrator account. For security, it is strongly recommended to create local accounts and password management, which prevents the entry of intruders. you haven't created a local administrator account, please click Create Account to create. After creating a local administrator account, you can: 1. Use the account to log in to the client to ensure information security. 2. Create sub-accounts and assign different permissions for management. 4.4 Add Device 4.4.
Click Add Device button, then follow below steps: Step1 Select “ALL” from the device types. Step2 Click the IP address of the camera on the list, then the name of the camera and the IP information will be entered automatically. Step 3 Click Add. Step 4 Enter the username and password of the camera.
Please Note: Make sure the camera and PC are both in the same Local Area Network (LAN). 4.4.2 Manual add via IP You can add the camera use manual add via IP also. Click the Manual add first, then follow below steps: Step 1 Select the IP address from Connection Mode Step 2 Enter the IP and Port of the camera. Step 3 Select “IPC” or “NVR” from the Device types.
Step 6 Enter the username and password of the camera. 4.4.3 Manual add via UID You can add the camera use manual add via UID also.
Step 1 Select the UID from Connection mode Step 2 Enter the UID of the device. Step 3 Click Add Step 4 Enter the username and password of the camera.
4.4.4 Connect the camera to WiFi You can add the camera via Connect the camera to WiFi also. Click Connect the camera to Wi-Fi or the button first, then follow below steps: . Step 1 Enter the WiFi Name and WiFi Password, then click Next Note: Please reset your camera.
Step 2 Please scan the QR code above with the camera you want to add. After the scan is successful, click confirm. Step 3 Return to the device list to connect the device, refer to the LAN add steps 4.4.5 Manually Add via DDNS You can add the camera use manual add via DDNS also.
Step 1 Select the DDNS from the Connection Mode Step 2 Enter the DDNS and Port of the camera. Step 3 Select “IPC” or “NVR” from the Device types. Step 4 Click Add Step 5 Enter the username and password of the camera.
4.4 Surveillance Software GUI 3 1 4 5 6 2 First time you login the software, the whole video window is gray, you need to connect the cameras and add cameras to it.
Section1 Menu Bar Path to surveillance window. Click this button enter to Device List and back to the surveillance window. Playback the video recording, you can choose playback type and play video on local or SD card. Add Device, please refer chapter 3.4 for the detail setting. More, You can Setting Personal Account, Preference, Left Bar and Switch Account. Section2 Left Bar Add Group: Click the button, you can group the device list according to your needs.
4-----Delete Click the button, Delete the device. 5----- Setup Click the button Settings, goes to Device Settings Control Panel to make advanced camera settings. Section3 Live Window 1 3 2 1-----Close Click the icon to close this channel live window 2-----Device Name Show view channel and camera name.
Sound ----- Click the icon then you will hear sound captured by the camera's built-in microphone. You may need to plug in earphones or enable the computer speakers to hear from the camera's microphone. Make sure the camera supports audio. Click again and stop audio. Talk ----- Click the button, then talk to the microphone that connected with PC, people around the camera can here you voice. Click the icon again and stop talking.
Night Vision: You can set Night Vision（R3 R5 X3 X5 only support Auto）. Section6 Cruise / Focus buttons / Pan / Tilt control / Zoom buttons/ Preset If your device has a PT function, you can display the PTZ selection, if it does not support it, it will not display Cruise Settings（Except：R3 R5 X3 X5） The default cruise tracks have two types: Vertical and Horizontal. Vertical: The camera will rotate from up to down. Horizontal: The camera will rotate from left to right. :Start cruise. : Stop cruise.
Select one of these. Secondly: Click Start cruise button, the camera will cruise following the predefined path. Thirdly: Click stop button and finish cruising. Zoom in” or ”Zoom out” Click or ,The focal length of the camera lens will be larger or shrink, you can adjust the focus distance to the target object size, access to high-definition screen.
1----- Up control button, 3------Left control button, 2-----Down control button, 4------Right control button, Click this button and go to center Preset settings IP Camera supports 16 preset positions, which is considered enough for DIY home & small business surveillance market The default preset position is Topmost, Bottom most, Left most, right most, you can add other preset positions.
4.5.1.1 Device Information Device Name: The Device Name is a unique name that you can give to your device to help you identify it. Click Basic Settings and go to Camera Name panel where you can change your camera name. The default device name is Foscam_camera. System Firmware Version: Display the System Firmware version of your camera. App Firmware Version: Display the application firmware version of your camera. MAC ID: Display the MAC address of your camera.
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4.5.1.4 Logs The log record shows who and which IP address accessed or log out the camera. Click the page number and go to the corresponding page to see more logs Full in one page number, click go GO button and go to the corresponding page. 4.5.2 Basic This section allows you to configure your Device Name, Time, User Accounts, Status Light and Voice Prompt. 4.5.2.1 Camera Name Default alias is Foscam_camera. You can define a name for your camera here such as apple. Click Save to save your changes.
4.5.2.2 Device Time This section allows you to configure the settings of the internal system clock for your camera. Time Zone: Select the time zone for your region from the drop down menu. Sync with NTP server: Network Time Protocol will synchronize your camera with an Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your camera.
How to change the password? Firstly, select the account which you want to change the password, then select Change password, enter the old password and the new password, lastly click modify to take effect. How to change the username? Select the account which you want to change the username, then select Change username, enter the new username and the password, lastly click modify to take effect. . 4.5.2.
4.5.2.5 Voice Prompt You can set the voice prompt on the camera to turn on and off if you connect an external audio device. 4.5.3 Network This section will allow you to configure your camera's information.
4.5.3.1 IP If you want to set a static IP for the camera, please go to IP page. Keep the camera in the same subnet of your router or computer. It is recommended that you use the subnet mask, gateway and DNS server from your locally attached PC. If you don't know the subnet mask, gateway and DNS server, you can check your computer's local area connection as follows: Control Panel--Network Connections--Local Area Connections --Choose Support--Details.
If you don't know the DNS server, you can use the same settings as the Default Gateway. 4.5.3.2 WiFi If your device is a POE model, this function is not supported Step 1: Click the Scan button and the camera will detect all wireless networks around the area. It should also display your router in the list. Click the Scan button to search for wireless networks.
Step 2: Click the SSID (name of your router) in the list, the corresponding information related to your network, such as the name and the encryption, will be filled into the relevant fields automatically. You will only need to fill in the password of your network. Make sure that the SSID, Encryption and the password you filled in are exactly the same for your router. 2 Enter the password of your router .
4.5.3.4 Port This camera supports HTTP Port / HTTPS Port/ ONVIF Port. HTTP Port is used to access the camera remotely. HTTP port: By default, the HTTP is set to 88. Also, they can be assigned with another port number between 1 and 65535. But make sure they can not be conflict with other existing ports like 25, 21. 4.5.3.5 P2P Access the camera by smart phone (Android or iOS operating system) First of all, you need to open the P2P function of the camera at > Network > P2P.
4.5.3.6 FTP If you want to upload record images to your FTP server, you can set FTP. FTP server: If your FTP server is located on the LAN, you can set as Figure a. If you have an FTP server which you can access on the internet, you can set as Figure b. Port: Default is port 21. If changed, external FTP client program must change the server connection port accordingly. Mode: Here supports two modes: PORT and PASV. Username / password: The FTP account and password. Click Save to take effect.
4.5.3.7 Mail Settings If you want the camera to send emails when motion has been detected, here Mail will need to be configured. 1 2 6 3 4 5 1----- SMTP Server/ Port /Transport Layer Security Enter SMTP server for sender. SMTP port is usually set as 25. Some SMTP servers have their own port, such as 587 or 465, and Transport Layer Security usually is None.
If the test success, you can see the Success behind the Test, at the same time the receivers will receive a test mail. If the test fails with one of the following errors after clicking Test, verify that the information you entered is correct and again select Test . 1) Cannot connect to the server 2) Network Error. Please try later 3) Server Error 4) Incorrect user or password 5) The sender is denied by the server.
Stream type: There are four types to identify different streams you have set. Resolution: The camera supports multiple types, For example: 2K,3M,1080P, 720P, VGA. The higher the resolution is, the clearer video will become. But the code flux will become larger too, and it will take up more bandwidth. (Different models support different specific types. ) Different cameras have different support types Bit Rate: Generally speaking, the larger the bit rate is, the clearer video will become.
select No, the Bit Rate is unchanged. 4.5.4.2 On Screen Display This page is used to add time stamp and device name on the video. Display Timestamp: There are two options: Yes or NO. Select Yes and you can see the system date on the video, Display Camera Name: There are two options: Yes or NO. Select Yes and you can see the device name on the video. 4.5.4.3 Privacy This page is used to set some mask as privacy zone on the video.
Select Yes and draw a mask area on the video, the mask area will be black on the video. The mask area Click Save button and return to the Privacy Zone page, click Save to take effect. Back to the surveillance window, you can see the mask area as the following picture.
4.5.4.4 Snapshot On this page you can set the snapshot pictures' image quality and the storage path.
Manual Snap Quality: Low, Middle and High. The higher the quality, the picture will be clearer. Pictures Save To: FTP. If you have done FTP and Alarm settings, when alarming, the camera will snap pictures to the FTP automatically. If you select the FTP, you can set the file name which the picture save to. Enable Timing to Capture To enable capture interval, follow the steps below: 1 Select Enable timing to capture 2 Capture interval: The interval time between two captures.
during sleep. You can also turn off the infrared lamp on the video preview page at any time. 4.5.4.6 Color Adjustment You can adjust the settings to your liking. 4.5.4.7 NAA Enabling NAA(Network Auto-Adaptability) can make IP Camera changing the real-time rate to adapt different network conditions, which can supply better preview experience.
4.5.4.8 WDR/HDR HDR stands for High-Dynamic Range. When shooting in an environment with obvious contrast between light and dark, the camera is limited by the dynamic range. The metering point is set in the bright place of the viewfinder frame. The entire screen will be darkened in order to give priority to the bright place. If the metering point is In dark places, priority will be given to the details of the dark parts and the picture will be over-brightened.
WDR stands for Wide Dynamic Range. The wide dynamic range is the ratio of the image can distinguish the brightest signal value to the darkest signal value. From the point of view of the purpose of use, HDR and WDR are both to balance overexposure or underexposure, so that photos can get more layers and clearer images. HDR only supports some models, HDR only supports VD1 DBW5 S41 SPC F41 FLC 4.5.5 Detector 4.5.5.
6 Select the alarm Action There are some alarm indicators: A Camera Sound If you select Camera Sound, when the motion has been detected, the people around the Camera will hear beep alarm sound, if the device is connected with the audio output device. B PC Sound If you select PC Sound, when the motion has been detected, the people around the PC will hear beep alarm sound. C Send E-mail If you want to receive alarm emails when motion is detected, you must select Send E-mail and set Mail Settings first.
2. Specify an alarm schedule Click the week day words, the corresponding column will be selected. For example, click TUE, the all column of TUE turns to red, that means during Tuesday whole day, when something moving in the detection area, the camera will alarm. 3. Press the left mouse and drag it on the time boxes, you can select the serial area, 8 Click Save button to take effect.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To enable motion detection, follow the steps below: 1 Enable Detection Switch 2 Sensitivity---- It supports three modes: Low, Middle and High. The higher the sensitivity, the camera will be more easily alarmed. Select one motion sensitivity. 3 Trigger Interval----The interval time between two motion detections. Here supports 5s/6s/7s/8s/9s/10s/11s/12s/13s/14s/15s. Select one interval time. 4 Snap Interval---- The interval time between two pictures.
C Send E-mail If you want to receive alarm emails when motion is detected, you must select Send E-mail and set Mail Settings first. D Recording If you select this checkbox, when the sound has been detected, the camera will recording and load it to the FTP server. Make sure you have set FTP and set FTP as the storage path in Video->Snapshot settings panel .
6. Press the left mouse and drag it on the time boxes, you can select the serial area, 7 Click Save button to take effect. When the sound is detected during the detection time in the detection area, the camera will alarm and adopt the corresponding alarm indicators. NOTE: You must set the detection area and detection schedule, or else there is no alarm anywhere and anytime. 4.3.5.3 Alarm Linkage After setting an URL, when camera triggers a detection, will call the URL.
1. You can fill in the alarm linkage address in the Full URL and click the Generate button, or modify it in the saved information, then click Save. 2. Full URL example: http://username:password@ip:port/json.htm?command=switchlight. 4.5.6 PTZ This page will allow you to change the pan/tilt speed and do cruise tracks settings. The PTZ function only supports some models, such as:R2M R2C R4S R4M FI9926P FI9928P SD2 SD4 SD2X HT2 D4Z VZ4 4.5.6.
4.5.6.2 Cruise Settings(except R3 R5 X3 X5) This section explains how to add/ delete/ alter one cruise track.
Setting the Cruise Mode Cruise mode: Cruise time. Cruise time: Select Cruise time from Cruise Mode drop-down, then you can set the Cruise time of the camera. Click Save to take effect. Manage the Cruise Track There are two default cruise tracks: Vertical and Horizontal. Vertical: The camera will rotate from up to down Horizontal: The camera will rotate form left to right. Add: Add one cruise track, then click save button. Delete: Select one cruise track and delete it.
Secondly: On the lower left of the page, you can see all preset points you have added. Select one preset point and click Add button, you can see the preset point has been added to the cruise track on the cruise track page. You need to add two or more preset points to the cruise track. The new added track name. 1 Select one preset point. Here you can see the preset point has been added to one track. And you can set the stay time. 2 Click Add button.
The cruise tracks have added to the “track 1”. After add the cruise track, back to the surveillance window, click Cruise, here you can see all cruise tracks you have added.
There are other buttons between the Preset points and Cruise track, you can use these buttons to adjust the order of preset points or add/delete one preset points in one cruise track. : Select one preset points and add it to the selected cruise track. : Select one preset points you have added to one cruise track, click delete. Attention: Considering the life time and thermal issue of the motor, it’s not recommend to do long-time cruise. 4.5.6 Record 4.5.6.
4.5.6.2 Alarm Recording On this page you can configure the Alarm-recording Time, Enable pre-record time and Alarm-Recording time. 4.5.6.3 Schedule Recording On the page you can configure the schedule record. Note: Schedule Recording only supports SD Card. Schedule Recording can only be enabled after the recording path is set Please set the path in the storage management.
Click Save button to take effect. 4.5.7 System In this panel, you can back up/restore your camera settings, upgrade the firmware to the latest version, restore the camera to default settings and reboot the device. 4.5.7.1 Back-up & Restore Click Backup to save all the parameters you have set. These parameters will be stored in a bin file for future use. Click Browse and select the parameters file you have stored, then click Submit to restore the restore the parameters.
4.5.8.2 System Upgrade Click Download the Latest Firmware, you will see the following screen. And click Save to save the firmware on your computer locally. Your current firmware version will be displayed on your screen. You may go to the Status > Device Information page to check for the latest firmware versions available. Click Browse, choose the correct bin file and then click System upgrade. Don't shut down the power during upgrade. After upgrading, you can see the upgrade result. 4.5.7.
4.5.7.4 Factory Reset Click Factory Reset button and all parameters will return to factory settings if selected. 4.5.7.5 Reboot Click Reboot to reboot the camera. This is similar to unplugging the power to the camera. You can set Enable periodic maintenance and set Period.
5 Works with Alexa and Google Assistant You can refer to the FAQS on the official website:https://foscam.com/faqs/search.html?q=Alexa And https://foscam.com/faqs/search.html?q=google 6.FAQ 6.1 Unable to connect camera remotely using Foscam app Foscam P2P cameras allow users to connect camera remotely using Foscam app without extract setup like port forwarding.
6.3 What are the recommended internet requirements for this device Requires a minimum upload speed of 1Mbps, but 2 Mbps is recommended for optimal performance. 7 Default Parameters Default network Parameters IP address: obtain dynamically Subnet mask: obtain dynamically Gateway: obtain dynamically 8 CE & FCC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) FCC Statement FCC Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
CE Mark Warning This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FOSCAM values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. No limited hardware warranty is provided by FOSCAM unless your FOSCAM product ("product") was purchased from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller. Distributors may sell products to resellers who then sell products to end users.
If returned products are found defective, we will replace the product and assume the shipping cost for sending back the replacement unit to customers. If for any reason, we are unable to provide a replacement of the original returned item(s). You will have a choice for a “Substitute” item at the same equal value. We do not provide exchange and replacement due to normal hardware upgrade according the market after 14 days after the product is delivered.
the quotation, customers need pay for the test fee, $3.5/hour. If agree with the quotation, test will be free. Repaired product out of warranty will obtains 3-month warranty from the date of the product back to customers. Limitation of Liability FOSCAM is not responsible for other extra warranty or commitment promised by resellers, if your reseller promised some extra commitment or warranty; please ask for written documents to protect your rights and interests.
2) loss of intangible property damage, such as data, programs; 3) loss of compensation claimed by third-party customers. Delete images, format the memory card or other data storage devices does not completely remove the original image data. You can restore deleted files from discarded the storage device by commercial software, but which will potentially lead to personal image data used maliciously by others.
10 Obtaining Technical Support While we hope your experience with the IPCAM network camera is enjoyable and easy to use, you may experience some issues or have questions that this User’s Guide has not answered. If you have problem with FOSCAM IP camera, please first contact FOSCAM reseller for solving the problems. If our reseller cannot provide service, please contact our service department: support@foscam.com CE Certificate Website: https://www.foscam.com/company/ce-certificate.
