User Manual Version: V5.04 www.milesight.
User Manual About this Document This Manual explains how to use and manage Milesight network cameras on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when using the products. This manual applies to the following camera models, except where otherwise indicated.
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User Manual Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surfaceof the camera. Stubborn stains can be removed using a soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of detergent solution, then wipe dry Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners as they may damage the surface finishes Save the package to ensure availability of shipping containers for future transportation Environmental Protection Please recycle this device in a responsible manner.
User Manual Table of Contents Chapter I Product Description.............................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Product Overview.................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Key Features............................................................................................................................ 1 1.3 Hardware Overview....................................
User Manual 4.4.10 Privacy Masking.........................................................................................................45 4.4.11 ROI............................................................................................................................. 46 4.4.12 Record Schedule........................................................................................................ 46 4.4.13 Storage......................................................................................
User Manual Chapter I Product Description 1.1 Product Overview Milesight provides a consistent range of cost-effective and reliable network cameras to fully meet your requirements. Based on embedded LINUX operating system, Milesight network cameras could be easily accessed and managed either locally or remotely with great reliability. With the TI DaVinci processor and built-in high-performance DSP video processing modules, the cameras pride on low power consumption and high stability.
User Manual 1.3 Hardware Overview 1. Box Camera Audio Output Audio Input Alarm Input SD/SDHC Card Slot Alarm Output Antenna for WIFI (Optional) RS-485 PTZ control Power Connector (DC12V) *Error LED Power LED *Reset Button Ethernet Port BNC Video Out Figure1-1 *Note: 1) Error LED: Error LED is on when the device starts up or runs error. 2) Reset Button: Press ‘Reset’ button for 5 seconds, the device will be restored to factory default.
User Manual Figure1-2 2. Bullet Camera Lens IR LED Light Sensor Video Output Power Connector (DC 12V) Audio Output Audio Input RS-485 PTZ control Alarm Input/ Output Ethernet Port Figure 1-3 *Note: 1) The network camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external input/output devices. Please refer to the following instruction for the connection method. www.milesight.
User Manual Figure 1-4 3. Dome Camera Video Output Power Connector (DC 12V) Audio Output Audio Input RS-485 PTZ control Alarm Input/ Output Ethernet Port Figure 1-5 *Note: 1) The network camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external www.milesight.
User Manual input/output devices. Please refer to the following instruction for the connection method. Figure 1-6 1.4 Hardware Installation 1. Connect the camera to the network and power using one of the methods listed below: 1) Basic connection (without PoE): Step 1: connect the DC 12V end of the power adapter to the power port of the camera and connect the other end to a wall outlet; Step 2: connect the camera to a switch using an Ethernet cable. Figure 1-7 Box Camera www.milesight.
User Manual Figure 1-8 Bullet Camera Figure1-9 Dome Camera 2) Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection. PoE will be automatically detected when the Ethernet cable is connected. The camera can either be connected to a PoE-enabled switch or a non-PoE switch. A. Connect the camera to a PoE switch using a single Ethernet cable. www.milesight.
User Manual Figure 1-10 Box Camera Figure 1-11 Bullet Camera Figure 1-12 Dome Camera B. Connect the camera to a non-PoE switch using the PoE injector Step 1: Connect the camera to a PoE injector using an Ethernet cable. Step 2: Connect the PoE injector to the non-PoE switch using an Ethernet cable. Step 3: Connect the PoE injector to a power outlet. www.milesight.
User Manual Figure 1-13 Box Camera Figure 1-14 Bullet Camera Figure 1-15 Dome Camera The power LED will light steady red when the camera is connected to a power source 2. Optionally connect external input/output devices, such as alarm devices. 3. Optionally connect an active speaker or external microphone. 4. Optionally connect the camera to a monitor using a BNC cable. 1.5 System Requirements Operating Syestem:Windows XP/7/Vista/Server 2000/Server 2008 CPU: 1.
User Manual Chapter II Network Connection There are several methods to connect the camera to the network. 2.1 Setting the camera over the LAN Connecting the camera to a switch or a router is the most common connection method. The camera must be assigned an IP address that is compatible with its LAN. 2.1.1 Connect the camera to the PC directly In this method, only the computer connected to the camera will be able to view the camera. The camera must be assigned a compatible IP address to the computer.
User Manual 2.2 Setting the camera over the WAN The camera could be connected to the WAN directly. You need to set the static or dynamic WAN IP address assigned by the ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2.2.1 Static IP Connection Connecting the network camera with static IP directly You can also save the static IP in the camera and directly connect it to the internet without using a router. Details are as follow.
User Manual Steps: 1. Connect the network camera to the router. 2. In the camera, assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. 3. In the router, set port mapping. E.g. 80, 8000 and 554 ports. The steps for port mapping vary depending on different routers. Please call the router manufacturer for assistance with port mapping. 4. Apply a domain name from a domain name provider. 5. Configure the DDNS settings in the setting interface of the router. 6. Visit the camera via the domain name.
User Manual Chapter III Accessing the Network Camera 3.1 Assigning An IP Address The camera must be assigned an IP address to be accessible. The default IP address of Milesight network camera is 192.168.5.190. The default user name is admin, and password is ms1234. You can either change the IP address of the camera via IPCTools or manually. Please connect the camera in the same LAN of your computer. 3.1.
User Manual Figure 3-2 Select single camera Figure 3-3 Select multiple cameras Step 4: Type the User Name and Password (if they are not default value.) www.milesight.
User Manual Figure 3-4 Step 5: Change the IP address or other network values, and then click “Modify” button. Figure 3-5 Step 6: Change the IP address successfully. www.milesight.
User Manual Figure 3-6 Change IP address successfully Step 7: By double clicking the selected camera, you can access the camera via web browser directly. The Internet Explorer window will pop up. www.milesight.
User Manual Figure 3-7 3.1.2 Assign An IP Address Manually If the network segments of the computer and that of the camera are different, please follow the steps to change the IP address: Step 1: Change the IP address of computer to 192.168.5.0 segment. a. Start-> Control Panel->Network and Internet Connection->Network Connection->Local Area Connection, and double click it. (See Figure3-8) Figure 3-8 b. Click “Advanced”, and then click “IP settings”->”IP address”->”Add” (See Figure 3-9).
User Manual Figure 3-9 Step.2: Start the browser. In the address bar, enter the default IP address of the camera: http://192.168.5.190. Step.3: Enter the user name and password when the login page appears. Default user name: admin Default password: ms1234 www.milesight.
User Manual Figure 3-10 Step.4: After login, please select the “Configuration””Basic Settings””Network”. The Network Settings page appears. (Shown as Figure 3-11) Figure 3-11 www.milesight.
User Manual Step.5: Change the IP address or other network values. Then click “Save” button. Step.6: The change of default IP address is completed. 3.2 Accessing from the Web Browser The camera can be used with the most standard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari. 3.2.1 Access over IE Browser Launch the IE browser and enter the IP address of the camera. Enter the User Name and Password and click “Login”.
User Manual Figure 3-14 Step 2: Select “Security””Trusted Figure 3-15 Step 3: Enter the IP address of the camera in the blank and click “Add” www.milesight.
User Manual Figure 3-16 Step4: Enter the IP address. After logging on IP camera`s web GUI successfully, user is allowed to view live video as bellow. Figure 3-17 3.3 Accessing from Milesight VMS (Video Management Software) MilesightVMS(ONVIF compatible) is a handy and reliable application designed to work with IP www.milesight.
User Manual cameras in order to provide video surveillance, recording settings and event management functions. The interface of MilesightVMS is very easy to use, intuitive, with easy access to the most common activities, such as viewing live video, searching through recordings and exporting videos and snapshots. It's able to integrate with other devices through ONVIF and you can connect up to 64 cameras. It is designed to work on Windows XP/7/8/Vista/Server 2000/Server 2008.
User Manual Chapter IV System Operation Guide 4.1 Live Video After logging on the network camera web GUI successfully, user is allowed to view live video as bellow. Figure 4-1 Live view interface Table 4-1 Description of the buttons No. Parameter Description Navigation key is used to control the direction.
User Manual reduction level Default Settings Restore brightness, contrast and saturation to default settings 4 ○ Click to access the configuration page 5 ○ Choose the Stream to show on the current video window 6 ○ Click to display images in a window size Window size 7 ○ Click to display images in a real size Real size 8 ○ Click to display images in a full-screen Full Screen 9 ○ Recording 10 ○ Alarm When an alarm causes recording, the icon will turn red When enabled, an alarm occurs, the icon w
User Manual 16 ○ Play Audio 17 ○ Enable Zoom 18 ○ E-PTZ Enable Audio Input/output. It can also be set in Audio configuration page When enabled, you can zoom in on a specific area of video image with your mouse wheel Able to use PTZ to move the position(only support under 720P with MS-C26XX or MS-C36XX) 4.2 Playback Purpose: This section explains how to view the remotely recorded video files stored in the SD cards or the network disks. Steps: 1.
User Manual Figure 4-3 Search Video 3. Click to play the video files found on this date. The toolbar on the buttom of playback interface can be used to contrlo playing progress. Figure 4-4 Playback Toolbar Table 4-2 Description of the buttons Button Operation Play Pause Stop Speed down Speed up / On/Off audio / Enable/Disable digital zoom Full screen Note: Drag the progress bar with the mouse to locate the exact playback point.You can also input the time and click www.milesight.
User Manual to zoom out/in the progress bar. Figure 4-5 Set Payback Time 4.3 Basic Settings 4.3.1 Video OSD (On Screen Display) content and video time can be displayed to rich the video information. Stream parameters can also be set on this page, to adapt to different network environments and demands. Figure 4-6 On Screen Display(OSD) Parameters Show Video Title Video Title Text Position Show Timestamp Date Position www.milesight.
User Manual Date Format The format of date Figure 4-7 Primary Stream Settings Parameters Video Codec Frame Size Maximum Frame Rate Bit Rate Function Introduction H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG available (Main stream only support H.264) Options include 5M(2560 × 1920), 3M(2048 × 1536), 1080P(1920× 1080), 2M(1600 ×1200), 1.3M(1280×960), 720P(1280×720),D1 (704×576) Maximum refresh frame rate of per second Transmitting bits of data per second CBR : Constant Bitrate.
User Manual Secondary Stream Settings Parameters Enable Video Codec Frame Size Maximum Frame Rate Bit Rate Function Introduction Click to enable the secondary steam H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG available The optional resolutions of the secondary stream depend on theCodec of the primary stream and the secondary stream Maximum refresh frame rate of per second Transmitting bits of data per second CBR : Constant Bitrate.
User Manual Figure 4-9 General Settings Parameters Function Introduction Wide Dynamic Range This function enables the capture and display of both bright and dark areas in the same frame, in a way that there aredetails in both areas Off: Disable WDR function On: Enable WDR function Customize: Customize the time when the WDR function will be enabled Exposure Region Outdoor/Indoor Mode Power Line Frequency Smart IR www.milesight.
User Manual Exposure Mode Maximum Exposure Time IR-CUT Interval IR-CUT Color Mode Schedule Mode Note: Wide Dynamic Range Auto mode/Customize mode.If you choose customize mode,the camera adjusts the brightness according to the value you set.The higher the value,the brighter the image is.
User Manual Figure 4-11 Audio Parameters Function Introduction Enable Audio Check on the checkbox to enable audio feature Audio Mode Enable audio input/output Audio Input Denoise:Set it as On/Off.When you set the function on the noise detected can be filtered Encoding:G711-Ulaw,G711-Alaw and AAC LC are selectable.
User Manual IP Address Configuration Parameters Enable DHCP Use fixed IP address Function Introduction Get an IP address from the DHCP server automatically IPv4 Address: Address used to identify a network camera on the network IPv4 Subnet Mask: It is used to identify the subnet wherethe network camera is located IPv4 Default Router: The default router address Primary DNS: The DNS Server translates the domain name to IP address IPv6 Mode: Choose different mode for IPv6:Manual/Route Advertisement/ DHCPv6 I
User Manual Note:1)DSCP refers to the Differentiated Service Code Point;and the DSCP value is used in the IP header to indicate the priority of the data. 2)A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. 4.3.5 Wi-Fi* Figure 4-14 WI-FI Settings* Parameters WI-FI Status www.milesight.
User Manual SSID Network Mode WIFI source WI-FI option for Manage and Ad-Hoc mode Key Enter the password of WI-FI connection Security Mode Select WI-FI connection security mode Encryption Type WI-FI encryption type Key Password for WI-FI WPS(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Originally Wi-Fi Simple Config, it’s a network security standard that allow users to easily secure a wireless home network.
User Manual 4.3.6 Date &Time Figure 4-15 Current System Time Current date &time of the system Set the System Time Parameters Time Zone Daylight Saving time NTP Sync Synchronize with computer time NTP server Encryption Type Manual www.milesight.
User Manual 4.4 Advanced Settings 4.4.1 SIP The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a signaling communications protocol, widely used for controlling multimedia communication sessions such asvoice and video calls over Internet Protocol (IP) networks. This page allows user to configure SIP related parameters. Milesight cameras can be configured as SIP endpoint to call out when alarm trigged; or allow permitted number to call in to check the video if the video IP phone is used.
User Manual Parameters Unregistered/Register ed Enable Register Status User ID Password User Name Server IP Function Introduction SIP registration status. Display “Unregistered” or “Registered” Start or stop using SIP Choose to use Enable mode or Disable mode. Enable mode means to use with are sister account. Disable mode refers to use SIP without resister account, just use the IP address to call. SIP username, or telephone number from ITSP SIP account password SIP account name.
User Manual White List Figure 4-18 Parameters Phone Type Function Introduction Phone Number (Call by phone number) & Direct IP Call Phone Number/IP Address Including the phone number or IP address on the whitelist Enable White List Number Filter When enabled, only the designated phone number or IP address can visit 4.4.2 UPNP Universal Plug and Play (UPNP) is a networking architecture that providescompatibility among networking equipment, software and other hardware devices.
User Manual Manual: Need to manually set the appropriate HTTP port and RTSP Port. When choose manual, you can customize the value of the port number by yourself 4.4.3 DDNS DD NS allows you to access the camera via domain names instead of IP address. It manages to change IP address and update your domain information dynamically. You need to register an account from the provider first. DDNS allows you to access the camera via domain names instead of IP address.
User Manual 1. Enter the PPPoE setting interface: Configure > Advanced Settings > PPPoE Figure 4-21 2. Check the Enable PPPoE checkbox to enable this feature. 3. Enter User name,Password and Confirm password for PPPoE access. Note: 1) The obtained IP address is dynamically assigned via PPPoE,so the IP address always changes after rebooting the camera.To solve the inconvenience of thedynamic IP, you need to get a domain name from the DDNS provider (E.g.DynDns.com).Refers to 4.4.3.
User Manual Figure 4-22 Note: How to divide VLAN in routers,please refers to your router user manual. 4.4.6 SMTP Alarm video files can be sent to specific mail account through SMTP server. You must configure the SMTP settings correctly before using it. Figure 4-23 SMTP Parameters User Name Sender Email Address Password Server Address Server Port Recipient Email Address Encryption Function Introduction The sender's name.
User Manual before using it. Figure 4-24 FTP Parameters Server Address Server Port Function Introduction FTPserver address The port of the FTP server. Generally it is 21 User Name User name used to log on the FTP sever Password User password FTP Folder Name Delete Files Path where video will be uploaded to on the FTP server Delete video files 4.4.8 Alarm Figure 4-25 Alarm Event Parameters www.milesight.
User Manual Enable Alarm Trigger Type PIR External Input FTP Folder Name Trigger Duration FTPserver address Motion Detection: Trigger alarm when any movement is detected in motion detection monitored area.
User Manual Note: External Output and Play Audio functions are only applicable when the selected model has “Alarm Output” and “Audio Output” interfaces. Alarm Setting Figure 4-27 Record Video Sections Length of each video file 4.4.9 Snapshot You can configure the timing snapshot and alarm snapshot .The captured pictures can be stored in the SD card(if supported) or the NAS(For detailed information ,please refer to 4.4.13).You can also upload the captured pictures to a FTP server or SMTP.
User Manual Figure 4-29 4.4.11 ROI ROI is an image cropping feature designed to assist users in achieving bandwidth and storage optimization. Users can select up to 4 key regions of a scene to transmit as separate streams for targeted preview and recording. With the Region of Interest (ROI) technology, things can be different now! By using Milesight ROI technology can save more than 50% of bitrate and therefore demand less bandwidth and reduce the storage usage.
User Manual Figure 4-31 File Sizes Record Frame Type You can set file sizes from 10 to 256M Choose the timing record type 4.4.13 Storage Before you start: To configure record settings,please make sure that you have the network storage device within the network or the SD card inserted in your camera. You can check “Enable cyclic storage” then it will delete the files when the free diskspace reach a certain value . Choose the storage mode depends on your needs.
User Manual SD Card Explorer Files will be seen on this page when they are configured to save onto SD card. You can configure time schedules of video recording everyday and save video files to your desired location. Note: Files are visible once SD card is inserted. Don’t insert or plug out SD card when power on SD card video files are arranged by date, the each day files will display under the corresponding date, from here you can copy and delete files etc.
User Manual Figure 4-34 Parameters Server Address File Path Mouting Type Function Introduction IP address of NAS server Input the NAS file path NFS and SMB/CIFS are selectable.And you can set the user name and password to guarantee the security if SMB/CIFS is selected Note: Up to 5 NAS disks can be connected to the camera. 4.4.14 PTZ Figure 4-35 PTZ Settings Parameters Function Introduction Protocol Select the PTZ protocol your camera support Baudrate Select the Baudrate from the drop down menu.
User Manual device. Steps: 1. Enter the Anonymous visit interface: Configuration > Advanced Settings > User > Manage privilege Figure 4-36 2. Set the Anonymous visit permission Enable or Disable in the drop-down list to enable or disable the anonymous visit. 3. Click Save to save the settings. There will be a checkbox of Anonymous by the next time you logging in. Figure 4-37 4. Click Anonymity and login. Note: Only live view is available for the anonymous user.
User Manual Figure 4-38 Parameters Function Introduction Administrator An administrator can manage all configuration pages of the device. Including change user password, add or delete users (the default user 'admin' cannot be deleted) Operator An operator can manage all configuration pages except the User page Viewer A viewer can`t change any settings 4.4.16 Access List Figure 4-39 General Settings Maximum number of concurrent streaming Select the maximum number of concurrent Streaming.
User Manual Figure 4-40 Parameters Enable access list filtering Filter type IPv4 access list Function Introduction Able to access or restrict access for some IP address Access or restrict access The IP address to access or restrict access 4.4.17 Logs The logs contain the information about the time and IP that has accessed the camera through web. Figure 4-41 www.milesight.
User Manual 4.5 System All information about the hardware and software of the camera can be checked on this page. Figure 4-42 System Parameters Function Introduction Device Name The device name can be customized.
User Manual Figure 4-43 Upgrade Firmware Parameters Function Introduction Hardware Version The hardware version of the camera SoftwareVersion The software version of the camera Kernal Version Firmware File The kernel version Select the firmware used to upgrade Maintenance Parameters Function Introduction Restart the device Click 'restart' button to restart the device immediately Restore settings, except IP address to Factory Default Click 'Restore' button to restore the camera to factory de
User Manual Chapter V Services Milesight Technology Co., Ltd provides customers with timely and comprehensive technical support services. End-users can contact your local dealer to obtain technical support. Distributors and resellers can contact directly with Milesight for technical support. Technical Support Mailbox: support@Milesight.com Web: http://www.milesight.com Online Problem Submission System: http://www.milesight.com/service/feedback.asp Address: No.
