IP Finder

User Manual

Version 1.0.1
Cybersecurity Recommendations
Mandatory actions to be taken towards cybersecurity

1. Change Passwords and Use Strong Passwords:

The number one reason systems get "hacked" is due to having weak or default passwords. It is recommended to
change default passwords immediately and choose a strong password whenever possible. A strong password
should be made up of at least 8 characters and a combination of special characters, numbers, and upper and
lower case letters.

2. Update Firmware
As is standard procedure in the tech-industry, we recommend keeping NVR, DVR, and IP camera firmware
up-to-date to ensure the system is current with the latest security patches and fixes.

"Nice to have" recommendations to improve your network security

1. Change Passwords Regularly

Regularly change the credentials to your devices to help ensure that only authorized users are able to access the
system.
2. Change Default HTTP and TCP Ports:
 Change default HTTP and TCP ports for systems. These are the two ports used to communicate and to
view video feeds remotely.
 These ports can be changed to any set of numbers between 1025-65535. Avoiding the default ports
reduces the risk of outsiders being able to guess which ports you are using.

3. Enable HTTPS/SSL:
Set up an SSL Certificate to enable HTTPS. This will encrypt all communication between your devices and
recorder.

4. Enable IP Filter:
Enabling your IP filter will prevent everyone, except those with specified IP addresses, from accessing the system.

5. Change ONVIF Password:

On older IP Camera firmware, the ONVIF password does not change when you change the system’s credentials.
You will need to either update the camera’s firmware to the latest revision or manually change the ONVIF
password.

6. Forward Only Ports You Need:

 Only forward the HTTP and TCP ports that you need to use. Do not forward a huge range of numbers to
the device. Do not DMZ the device's IP address.
 You do not need to forward any ports for individual cameras if they are all connected to a recorder on
site; just the NVR is needed.

9. Limit Features of Guest Accounts:

If your system is set up for multiple users, ensure that each user only has rights to features and functions they
need to use to perform their job.

10. UPnP:
 UPnP will automatically try to forward ports in your router or modem. Normally this would be a good
thing. However, if your system automatically forwards the ports and you leave the credentials
defaulted, you may end up with unwanted visitors.
 If you manually forwarded the HTTP and TCP ports in your router/modem, this feature should be
turned off regardless. Disabling UPnP is recommended when the function is not used in real
applications.

11. SNMP:
Disable SNMP if you are not using it. If you are using SNMP, you should do so only temporarily, for tracing and
testing purposes only.

12. Multicast:
Multicast is used to share video streams between two recorders. Currently there are no known issues involving
Multicast, but if you are not using this feature, deactivation can enhance your network security.

13. Check the Log:

If you suspect that someone has gained unauthorized access to your system, you can check the system log. The
system log will show you which IP addresses were used to login to your system and what was accessed.

14. Physically Lock Down the Device:

Ideally, you want to prevent any unauthorized physical access to your system. The best way to achieve this is to
install the recorder in a lockbox, locking server rack, or in a room that is behind a lock and key.

15. Connect IP Cameras to the PoE Ports on the Back of an NVR:

Cameras connected to the PoE ports on the back of an NVR are isolated from the outside world and cannot be
accessed directly.

16. Isolate NVR and IP Camera Network

The network your NVR and IP camera resides on should not be the same network as your public computer
network. This will prevent any visitors or unwanted guests from getting access to the same network the security
system needs in order to function properly.
Foreword
General

This user’s manual (here in after referred to be "the Manual") introduces the functions and operations of the IP
Finder (here in after referred to be "the Tool").

Safety Instructions

The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the Manual.
Signal Words Meaning
Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.

Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in slight or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in property damage, data loss, lower performance, or
unpredictable result.
Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save you time.
Provides additional information as the emphasis and supplement to
the text.

Privacy Protection Notice

As the device user or data controller, you might collect personal data of others' such as face,
fingerprints, car plate number, Email address, phone number, GPS and so on. You need to be in
compliance with the local privacy protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and
interests of other people by implementing measures include but not limited to: providing clear and
visible identification to inform data subject the existence of surveillance area, providing data subject
with proper access to their personal data and providing related contact.

About the Manual

 The Manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the Manual and the actual
product, the actual product shall govern.
 All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. The product
updates might cause some differences between the actual product and the Manual. Please
contact the customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
 There still might be deviation between the actual value of some data and the value provided, if
there is any doubt or dispute, please refer to our final explanation.
 Please contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem occurred when using the
device.
 We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the Manual.
 All trademarks, registered trademarks and the company names in the Manual are the properties
of their respective owners.
 Please visit our website or contact your local service engineer for more information.
 If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to our final explanation.
 Table of Contents
1 Overview................................................................................................................................................. 1
Installation and Uninstallation ................................................................................................................ 2
1.1 Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Uninstallation................................................................................................................................. 4
2 Basic Operations ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Launching the IP Finder ................................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Adding Devices ............................................................................................................................. 7
1.4.1 Adding One Device ............................................................................................................. 7
1.4.2 Adding Multiple Devices ..................................................................................................... 9
1.5 Initializing Devices ...................................................................................................................... 13
1.6 Modifying IP ................................................................................................................................ 16
1.6.1 Modifying One IP .............................................................................................................. 16
1.6.2 Modifying IP in Batches .................................................................................................... 18
1.7 Configuring the Device Parameters ............................................................................................ 19
1.7.1 Accessing the Configuration Interface .............................................................................. 19
1.7.2 Configuring the Parameters.............................................................................................. 21
1.8 Configuring System Settings ...................................................................................................... 26
1.8.1 Timing ............................................................................................................................... 26
1.8.2 Rebooting.......................................................................................................................... 27
1.8.3 Restoring........................................................................................................................... 28
1.8.4 Modifying Password.......................................................................................................... 30
1.8.5 Resetting Password .......................................................................................................... 32
1.8.6 Getting Back Video Password .......................................................................................... 40
1.9 Local Upgrade ............................................................................................................................. 42
1.9.1 Upgrading One Device ..................................................................................................... 42
1.9.2 Upgrading Devices in Batches ......................................................................................... 43
1.10 Configuring the Template .......................................................................................................... 44
1.10.1 Creating a Template........................................................................................................ 44
1.10.2 Applying the Template .................................................................................................... 49

Table of Contents V
 1 Overview
Do not use the IP Finder Tool, KVMS Pro at the same time; otherwise it might cause device search
abnormities.
The Tool provides the following functions to configure and maintain the devices such as IPC and NVR:
 Initialize the device.
 Modify device IP.
 Set the code parameters or video parameters for the device.
 Sync device time, reboot device, restore system default, modify device password and reset
password.
 Upgrade device, including local upgrade.

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 Installation and Uninstallation
This chapter provides instructions to install and uninstall the Tool.

1.1 Installation
Make sure you have the Tool installation package, if not, contact the customer service. To install the Tool, do the
following:
Double-click the installation package.
The Welcome screen is displayed. See Figure 1-1.

Click Next.
The Option screen is displayed. See Figure 1-2.

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 Read the User License Agreement, click I agree, and then click Browse to choose the save path.
Click Install to start installing the Tool.
After the installation is completed, the Install screen is displayed. See Figure 1-3.

Click Close to complete the installation.

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1.2 Uninstallation
On your computer (take Windows 7 as an example), click Start > All Programs > IP Finder > Uninstall
IP Finder.
The Uninstall screen is displayed. See Figure 1-4.

Click Uninstall to start uninstalling the Tool.

After the uninstallation is completed, the Prompt is displayed.

Click OK to complete the uninstallation.

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 2 Basic Operations
1.3 Launching the IP Finder

On the desktop, double-click , the Tool main user interface is displayed. See Figure 1-6 and Table 1-1.

 After the Tool is launched, it will search the devices according to the network segments set in
Search setting.
 The default is both Current Segment Search check box and Other Segment Search check box are
selected in the first launch of the Tool.

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No. Function Description
This function includes five tabs: Modify IP, Device Config, System Settings, Upgrade,
and Template Setup.

Modify IP ( ): Modify IP for one device or multiple devices.

Device Config ( ): Modify device default password, and configure encoding,

image, and profile management.

System Settings ( ): Set device system time, reboot device, restore device,
1 Menu
modify password and reset password.

Upgrade ( ): Upgrade one device or multiple devices.

Template Setup ( ): Manage and apply the template.

The template includes encoding and video configuration information. The
Template Management provides access to maintain the template configuration
information, and the Template Application can modify the device data by
importing the template.
This function provides device searching. You can search the devices within the
current network segment or other network segment.
2 Search setting
Click to refresh the device list that is displayed in the main screen.
This function provides access to check the Help file, QA file and software version, set
network parameters and upgrade parameters, minimize or exit the software.

Click to check the Help file, QA file and software version.

Select Setting to set network timeout and online upgrade, including enable
3 Help online upgrade, for detail, see "Error! Reference source not found. Error!
Reference source not found.."

Click to minimize the software.

Click to exit the software.

This function provides filtering by selecting device type and IP version (IPV4 or IPV6)
to find the devices quickly.
4 Filtering
You can also manually enter the conditions such as type, IP address, model, MAC
address and version number to search the devices.

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 No. Function Description
This function shows the searched devices and their information such as type, mode,
IP, MAC and version.
The Operate column provides the following functions:

Click to modify device IP.

5 Device list
Click to view device details.

Click to open device WEB configuration interface.

It is not supported to modify IP or view device details under IPV6.

This function provides the following buttons:

Select one or multiple devices and click to start initializing.

Select one or multiple devices and click to modify the IP

Function addresses.
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buttons
Click to import one or multiple devices through template.

Select one or multiple devices and click to export the device details.

Select one or multiple devices and click to remove from the list.
Table 1-1

1.4 Adding Devices

You can add one or multiple devices depending on your actual situation.

Make sure the network is interworking between the device and the PC installed with the Tool; otherwise
the Tool cannot find the device.

1.4.1 Adding One Device

You can choose this procedure for adding one device.

You can set the filtering conditions to search the wanted device quickly.

Click .
The Modify IP screen is displayed. See Figure 1-7.

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 Click .
The Manual Add dialog box is displayed. In Add Type list, you can select IP Address or Device SN. See Figure 1-8
and Figure 1-9.

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 Set the device parameters. See Table 1-2.

Add Method Parameter Description

IP Address The IP address of the device.

Username
IP Address The user name and password for device login.
Password

Port The device port number.

SN The serial number of the device.

Device SN (Device
Username
support P2P only) The user name and password for device login.
Password
Table 1-2
Click OK.
The newly added device appears in the device list.

1.4.2 Adding Multiple Devices

You can add multiple devices through searching devices or importing the template.
 If you know the network segment where the device is located, add the devices through searching.
For details about how to add by searching, see "1.4.2.1 Adding by Searching."
 If you have the template data of the device, add the devices through importing the template. For
details about how to add by template, see "1.4.2.2 Adding by Template."

1.4.2.1 Adding by Searching

You can add multiple devices through searching the current segment or other segment.

You can set the filtering conditions to search the wanted device quickly.

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 Click .
The Setting dialog box is displayed. See Figure 1-10.

Select the searching way. Both of the following two ways are selected by default.
 Current Segment Search
Select the Current Segment Search check box. Enter the user name in the Username box and the
password in the Password box. The system will search the devices accordingly.
 Other Segment Search
Select the Other Segment Search check box. Enter the IP address in the Start IP box and End IP
box respectively. Enter the user name in the Username box and the password in the Password box.
The system will search the devices accordingly.

 If you select both the Current Segment Search check box and the Other Segment
Search box, the system searches devices under the both conditions.
 The user name and the password are the ones used to login when you want to modify IP,
configure the system and update the device.

Click OK to start searching devices.

The searched devices will appear in the device list on the main user interface.

 Click to refresh the device list.

 The system saves the searching conditions when exiting the software and reuses the
same conditions when the software is launched next time.

1.4.2.2 Adding by Template

You can quickly add devices by using the template.

Make sure your PC is installed with Microsoft Excel.

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1.4.2.2.1 Accessing to the Template

You can either manually fill in the template or export the device details file from the system.
 For the details about how to fill in the template, see "Filling in the template."
 For the details about how to export the device details, see "Exporting the device details file."

 The template (DeviceTemplate.xls) must be opened and edited by Excel.

 To delete the record in the template, right-click the line with the record, and then select Delete.

Filling in the Template

Find the device template in the Tool save path and open it. See Figure 1-11.

Enter the device parameters. See Table 1-3.

Parameter Description
Type Optional. Device type, such as IPC, NVR.
Model Optional. Device model.
IP Mandatory. IP address of device.
Port Mandatory. Port number of device.
MAC Mandatory. Device MAC address that can be obtained from the
device label.
Serial No. Optional. Device serial number.
Version Optional. Device version number.
Subnet Mask Mandatory. Device subnet mask.
Gateway Mandatory. Device gateway.
Initial Status Mandatory. Device initialization status: Initialized or uninitialized.
Table 1-3
Save and close the template.

Exporting the Device Details File

You can export the device details file and use it as a template to add or back up the device details.

Click .
The Modify IP screen is displayed.

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 Select the devices you want to export, and then click .

The Save As dialog box is displayed.

Choose the save path, enter the file name in the File name box, and then click Save.
The system starts exporting the device details. After the exporting is completed, a Notice dialog box is displayed.
Click OK to complete exporting.

You can check the exported device details in the save path. See Figure 1-12.

1.4.2.2.2 Importing Devices

After getting the template, you can add the devices details into the template, and then import the template to
the Tool. The devices in the template will display on the device list.

Close the template file before importing the devices; otherwise the import will fail.

Click .
The Modify IP screen is displayed.

Click .
The Open dialog box is displayed.

Select the template and click Open.

The system starts importing the devices details. After the importing is completed, a Notice
dialog box is displayed.
Click OK.

The newly imported devices appear in the device list. See Figure 1-13.

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1.5 Initializing Devices
You can initialize one or multiple devices depending on your actual situation.

 Not all models support this function.

 The initializing operation can only be performed to the devices within the local area network.
 The operations cannot be performed to the uninitialized devices that are shown in gray
background. And the uninitialized devices do not appear in other interfaces of the Tool.

Click .
The Modify IP screen is displayed. See Figure 1-14.

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 Select one or several uninitialized devices.

Click .

The Device initialization screen is displayed. See Figure 1-15.

Select the devices that need to be initialized, and then click Initialize.
The Device initialization screen is displayed. See Figure 1-16.

 The user interface might be different dependent on the model you purchased. If there is
inconsistency between the Manual and the actual product, the actual product shall govern.
 If you do not provide the reserve information for password reset, you can reset the
password only through XML file.
 When initializing multiple devices, the Tool initializes all devices based on the password
reset mode of the first selected device.
 After setting the new password is completed, reset the password in Search setting
interface.

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 Set the initialization parameters for the device. See Table 1-4.
Parameter Description
Username By default, the user name is admin.
Enter the new password for the device. There is an indication for the
strength of the new password.
New Password The new password must be set between 8 digits and 32 digits and
contain at least two types from number, letter and special characters
(excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").
Confirm Password Confirm the new password.
Selected by default.
Email Address
The email address will be used for password reset.
Table 1-4
Click Next.

The Device Initialization screen is displayed. See Figure 1-17.

Select InstaOn Server according to the actual situation.

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 Click OK to start initializing the device.

The Initialization screen is displayed after initializing is completed. See Figure 1-18.
Click the success icon ( ) or click the failure icon ( ) for the details.

Click Finish to finish initialization.

After the initialization is completed, the status of the devices shows as Initialized on the main user interface of
the Tool. Meanwhile, the devices appear in other interfaces of the Tool.

1.6 Modifying IP
You can modify IP for one or multiple devices in one time.
You can modify IP in batches only if the devices’ login passwords are the same; otherwise you can modify one IP
at a time.

1.6.1 Modifying One IP

Click .
The Modify IP screen is displayed. See Figure 1-19.

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 Find the device you want to modify IP, and then click the IP Modification button .
The Modify IP Address dialog box is displayed. See Figure 1-20.

If the device is not in the device list, perform researching again. For the details about how to search devices, see
"1.4 Adding Devices."

Select the mode for setting the IP address according to the actual situation.
 DHCP mode: If the DHCP server is available in the network, when you select DHCP, the device will
automatically obtain the IP address from the DHCP server.
 Static mode: When you select Static, you need to enter Target IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. The
IP address of the device will be modified to be the one you set.
Click OK to complete modification.

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1.6.2 Modifying IP in Batches

Click .
The Modify IP screen is displayed.
Select the devices you want to modify IP.

If the device is not in the device list, perform researching again. For the details about how to search devices, see
"1.4 Adding Devices."

Click .
The Modify IP Address dialog box is displayed. See Figure 1-21.

Select the mode for setting the IP address according to the actual situation.
 DHCP mode: If the DHCP server is available in the network, when you select DHCP, the device will
automatically obtain the IP address from the DHCP server.
 Static mode: When you select Static, you need to enter Start IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. The
IP address of the devices will be modified successively starting from the entered start IP.

If you select the Same IP check box, the IP address of the devices will be set to be the same one.

Click OK to complete modification.

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1.7 Configuring the Device Parameters
You can configure the encoding parameters, video parameters, and profile management.

1.7.1 Accessing the Configuration Interface

Click .
The Device Config screen is displayed. See Figure 1-22.

Select the device under the device type such as IPC, and then click Get Device Info or double-click the
device.
A Notice dialog box is displayed.

If the device is not in the device list, perform researching again. For the details about how to search devices, see
"1.4 Adding Devices."

Click OK or click Cancel.

 Click OK to enter the Modify Password interface on which you can change the initial password
of the device. See Figure 1-23.

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Enter the old password, new password, and confirm password, and then Click OK.
The Encode screen is displayed. See Figure 1-24.

 The new password must be set between 8 digits and 32 digits and contain at least two
types from number, letter and special characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").
 If the new password is the same with the old password, a Notice dialog box is displayed
after clicking OK. Then you need to click OK to go back and reset the new password.
Click Cancel.
The Encode screen is displayed. See Figure 1-24.

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1.7.2 Configuring the Parameters
After accessing the Device Config interface, you can configure the encoding parameters, video parameters, and
profile management.

1.7.2.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters

You can configure the parameters such as code stream type, compression and resolution for the device.
On the Encode tab, set the parameters for main stream and sub stream. See Table 1-5.

The encoding parameters might be different dependent on the model you purchased. If there is inconsistency
between the Manual and the actual product, the actual product shall govern.

Parameter Description
Channel Select the channel number.
Code Stream Includes Regular, Motion, and Alarm. The sub stream only supports
type Regular type.
Includes the following video encoding modes:
H.264: Main profile encoding.
H.264B: Baseline profile encoding.
H.264H: High profile encoding.
Compression
H.265: Main profile encoding.
MJPG: Under this mode, the video image requires higher bit rate to
ensure video quality. It is recommended to use the maximum bit
rate value to get the best results.
Includes the following two types of bit rate:
Constant Bit Rate (CBR): The bit rate is fluctuating around the set
value without big changes.
Bit Rate Type Variable Bit Rate (VBR): The bit rate is changing along with the
monitoring environment.

When the compression is set as MJPG, the bit rate can only be CBR.
Indicates the total frames per second.
Frame Rate The higher the frame rate, the more clear and smooth the image will
become.
Indicates the video resolution.
Resolution The maximum video resolution might be different dependent on your
device model.
Indicates the video image quality level. You can configure this parameter
Quality
when the bit rate type is set as VBR.
Select the suitable value according to the actual situation.
Bit Rate (Kb/S)
You can configure this parameter when the bit rate type is set as CBR.

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 Parameter Description
To enable the audio function, select the Audio check box.
To monitor with the sub stream, select the Video check box.
Audio/Video
For the sub stream, you can enable the audio function only after the
video function is already enabled.
Indicates audio encoding mode that includes G.711A, G.711Mu, G.726,
and AAC.
Audio Encode
The setting of audio encoding mode will simultaneously apply to both
audio and voice intercom.
Sampling
Indicates the sampling frequency of the audio.
Frequency
Table 1-5
Click OK to complete settings.

1.7.2.2 Configuring Video Parameters

You can check the live monitoring picture and set the video effects.
Click the Image tab.
The Image screen is displayed. See Figure 1-25.

 Click Default to restore the default parameters settings.

 Rotate the wheel button on the image to zoom in or zoom out. Right-click on the image to return
to the default size.

 On the image, click to display in full screen on which click to restore the default.

Set the video parameters. See Table 1-6.

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 Parameter Description

Profile Select the device profile from Day, Night, and Normal for the device.

Channel Select the channel number for the device.

Color Mode Select the image color mode from Standard, Bright, and Soft for the device.

Brightness Adjust the image brightness. The bigger the value, the brighter the image will become.
Adjust the image contrast. The bigger the value is, the more obvious the contrast
Contrast
between the light area and dark area will become.
Adjust the image brightness in a non-linear way to improve the dynamic display range.
Gamma
The bigger the value, the brighter the image will become.
Adjust the color shades. The bigger the value, the lighter the color will become. This
Saturation
value does not influence the general image lightness.
Includes the following three options:
Color: Select this option to set the color image.
Day/Night Mode Auto: Select this option to automatically set the image to be one of the other two
options according to the environment.
BW: Black and white. Select this option to set image to be black and white.
OFF: Turn off the backlight compensation mode.
BLC: Backlight compensation. In the backlighting environment, the compensation
function can avoid silhouette of the dark part when taking a picture.
WDR: Wide Dynamic Range. In the strong illumination contrast, this function can
BLC Mode
suppress the area with excessive brightness and compensate the area with
excessive darkness so as to make the image clearer in general.
HLC: Highlight Compensation. This function can weaken the strong light to reach
the brightness balance.
Channel Name Set the device channel name. The input cannot be null character.
Table 1-6
(Optional) Set the Easy Focus function.

Implement this step when you need to perform fine adjustment to the focal distance.

1. Click Easy Focus.

The Easy Focus screen is displayed. See Figure 1-26.

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 2. Manually adjust the device focal length to the minimum value, and then click Sampling. Meanwhile,
manually adjust the device focal length to the maximum value.

The sampling started. See Figure 1-27.

3. Click Adjust.
The The Best Area screen is displayed. Manually adjust the focus till the focal length indicating line has entered
the best area. See Figure 1-28.

 The red line indicates the image definition value, and the green line indicates the
definition value when the focal length changes from the minimum to the maximum.
 Click Stop to end the fine adjustment to the focal distance.

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1.7.2.3 Configuring the Profile Management
You can manage the profiles through Normal, Full Time, and Schedule.

Click the Profile Management tab.

The Profile Management screen is displayed.

Set the management profile.

 Select Normal.
The system monitors according to the normal configuration. See Figure 1-29.

 Select Full Time, and then select Day or Night.

The system monitors according to the corresponding settings. See Figure 1-30.

 Select Schedule, and then type Day Start Time and Day End time. The rest time is night. For
example, if you set 8:00~17:00 as day, so 0:00~8:00 and 18:00~24:00 are night.

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The system monitors according to the corresponding settings. See Figure 1-31.

Click Save to complete settings.

1.8 Configuring System Settings

You can configure the settings for system time, reboot, restore, password modification and password resetting.

1.8.1 Timing
You can calibrate the device time through configuration.

Click .
The Timing screen is displayed. See Figure 1-32.

Click next to the device type.

The device list is displayed.

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 Select one or multiple devices.

If the device is not in the device list, perform researching again. For the details about how to search devices, see
"1.4 Adding Devices."

Select the time sync way for the device.

 Manual sync: Type the time and select the time zone, and then click Manual Sync. The device
time will sync with the setting.
 PC sync: Click Sync PC. The device time will sync with the PC time.
 NTP sync: Select Synchronize with NTP check box and set the parameters. See Table 1-7.

Parameter Description
NTP Sever Type the IP address or domain name of the corresponding NTP server.
NTP Port Type the port number of corresponding NTP server.
Update Period Type the time interval that device sync with the NTP.
Table 1-7
(Optional) Select DST Enable (Daylight Saving Time) check box and set the parameters. See Table 1-8.

Implement this step when you use the device in the countries or regions where the DST is carried out.

Parameter Description

DST Type Select Date or Week according to the actual situation.

Start Time
Set the DST start time and end time.
End Time
Table 1-8
Click Save to complete settings.

1.8.2 Rebooting
You can manually or automatically reboot the device.

Rebooting will interrupt operations, so please reboot the device when the operation is not so frequent.

Click .
The Timing screen is displayed.

Click the Reboot tab.

The Reboot screen is displayed. See Figure 1-33.

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 Click next to the device type.
The device list is displayed.
Select one or multiple devices.

If the device is not in the device list, perform researching again. For the details about how to search devices, see
"1.4 Adding Devices."

Select the reboot type for the device according your actual situation.
 Auto reboot: Under Auto Reboot, select Auto Reboot check box and set a day of a week and the
specific time, and then click OK.
The device will reboot at the set time.
 Manual reboot: Under Manual Reboot, click Reboot.
The device reboots immediately.

1.8.3 Restoring
You can restore the default parameters value, including normal configuration, encoding configuration, video
configuration, serial port configuration, alarm setup, video detection, and Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) control.

Click .
The Timing screen is displayed.
Click the Restore tab.
The Restore screen is displayed. See Figure 1-34.

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 Click next to the device type.
The device list is displayed.
Select one or multiple devices.

If the device is not in the device list, perform researching again. For the details about how to search devices, see
"1.4 Adding Devices."

Click Factory Default to start restoring the selected devices.

The result is displayed next to the device after restoring is completed. See Figure 1-35.
Click the success icon ( ) or click the failure icon ( ) for the details.

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1.8.4 Modifying Password
You can modify the device login password.

Click .
The Timing screen is displayed.

Click the Modify Password tab.

The Modify Password screen is displayed. See Figure 1-36.

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 Click next to the device type.
The device list is displayed.
Select one or multiple devices.

 If you select multiple devices, their login passwords must be the same.
 If the device is not in the device list, perform researching again. For the details about how
to search devices, see "1.4 Adding Devices."

Set the password parameters. See Table 1-9.

Parameter Description
Old Password Enter the device old password.
Enter the new password for the device. There is an indication for the
strength of the password.
New Password The new password must be set between 8 digits and 32 digits and
contain at least two types from number, letter and special characters
(excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").
Confirm Password Confirm the new password.
Table 1-9

 After setting the new password is completed, reset the password in Search setting
interface.
 If the new password is the same with the old password, a Notice dialog box is displayed
after clicking OK. Then you need to click OK to go back and reset the new password.

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 Click OK to complete modification.

1.8.5 Resetting Password

You can reset the password through the quick response code (QR code) or XML file.

 NVR and DVR devices do not support this function.

 The password resetting operation can only be performed to the devices within the local area
network.
 If you did not type the reserve information for password reset during device initializing, you can
reset the password only through XML file.

1.8.5.1 Using the QR Code

You can reset the password by scanning the QR code. This procedure is only applicable to a single device
situation.

Click .
The Timing screen is displayed.
Click the Reset Password tab.

The Reset Password screen is displayed. See Figure 1-37.

Click next to the device type.

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The device list is displayed.

Select the device that needs to reset the password.

If the device is not in the device list, perform researching again. For the details about how to search devices, see
"1.4 Adding Devices."

Click Reset Password.

If the device does not support this function, a message is displayed to provide such indication. If the
device supports this function, a Notice box will be displayed. See Figure 1-39. Click Agree, the Reset
Password screen is displayed. See Figure 1-39.

The user interface might be different dependent on the model you purchased. If there is inconsistency between
the Manual and the actual product, the actual product shall govern.

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 Under Reset Mode, select QR code.
Perform operations according to the instructions on the interface to obtain the security code.
Enter old password, new password, and confirm password.

The new password must be set between 8 digits and 32 digits and contain at least two types from number, letter
and special characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").

Click OK to start resetting the password.

The result is displayed next to the device after restoring is completed. See Figure 1-40 or Figure 1-41.
Click the success icon ( ) or click the failure icon ( ) for the details.

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1.8.5.2 Using the XML File
You can reset the password by XML file for one device or multiple devices.

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 Click .
The Timing screen is displayed.
Click the Reset Password tab.
The Reset Password screen is displayed. See Figure 1-42.

Click next to the device type.

The device list is displayed.
Select one device or multiple devices.

If the device is not in the device list, perform researching again. For the details about how to search devices, see
"1.4 Adding Devices."

Click Reset Password.

If the device does not support this function, a message is displayed to provide such indication. If the
device supports this function, a Notice box will be displayed. See Figure 1-43. Click Agree, the Reset
Password screen is displayed. See Figure 1-44.

The user interface might be different dependent on the model you purchased. If there is inconsistency between
the Manual and the actual product, the actual product shall govern.

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Under Reset Mode, select XML File.
The Reset Password-Export XML screen is displayed. See Figure 1-45.

 The user interface might be different dependent on the model you purchased. If there is
inconsistency between the Manual and the actual product, the actual product shall govern.
 If you reset the passwords for multiple devices, the operation will be performed through the
XML file interface supported by the first device in the list.

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 Export XML.
1. Click Browse to select the save path for the exported XML file.
2. Click Next to start exporting.
After the exporting is completed, a Notice dialog box will be displayed.
3. Click OK to complete exporting.
After completing exporting the XML, the import XML screen is displayed.
Find the ExportFile.xml under the save path and send it as an attachment to the local
technical support team. Then you will receive a result.xml file from the team.
Import XML.

If the Reset Password-Import XML screen is closed, click System Settings > Reset Password. On the Reset
Password tab, click Note: To reset password, please connect device to LAN of the host! to continue the
operation.
1. Click Open to import the result.xml file from the save path. See Figure 1-46.

2. Click Next to start importing.

After completing exporting the XML, the Reset Password-Modify Password screen is displayed. See Figure 1-47.

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 Modify Password.
1. Enter the new password and confirm password.

The new password must be set between 8 digits and 32 digits and contain at least two types from
number, letter and special characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").

2. Click Finish to starting resetting the password.

The result is displayed next to the device after operation is completed. See Figure 1-48.
Click the success icon ( ) or click the failure icon ( ) for the details.

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1.8.6 Getting Back Video Password
You can get back password for video files.

Click .
The Timing screen is displayed.
Click the Get Back Password tab.
The Get Back Password screen is displayed. See Figure 1-49.

Click next to the device type.

The device list is displayed.

If the device is not in the device list, perform researching again. For the details about how to search devices, see
"1.4 Adding Devices."
Select one or multiple devices.
Click Browse to select a video file.
Click Get Back Video Password.

The Get Back Video Password screen is displayed. See Figure 1-50.

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 Click OK.
The result is displayed next to the device after getting back video password is completed. See Figure 1-51.
Click the success icon ( ) or click the failure icon ( ) for the details.

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1.9 Local Upgrade
You can upgrade one or multiple devices on the PC where the Tool is located.

If the device is disconnected during upgrading, the Tool will prompt the disconnection and the device
might reboot.
 If the upgrade progress does not exceed 50%, the upgrade package is not completed. Please
research and upgrade again after reconnecting the device.
 If the upgrade progress exceeds 50%, the upgrade package is completed and the device will be
upgraded successfully. The upgraded device will display after researching once the device is
reconnected.

1.9.1 Upgrading One Device

You can choose this procedure for upgrading one device.

Click .
The Upgrade screen is displayed. See Figure 1-52.

Click Browse next to the device that you want to upgrade, and then select the specific file that needs
to be upgraded and click Open.

If the device is not in the device list, perform researching again. For the details about how to search devices, see
"1.4 Adding Devices."
Click Upgrade to start upgrading.
After upgrading is completed, a Notice dialog box will be displayed indicating the device will be rebooted. Then
the device reboots automatically.

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1.9.2 Upgrading Devices in Batches
You can upgrade multiple devices to the same software version.

Click .
The Upgrade screen is displayed.
Select the devices that need to be upgraded.

 If the device is not in the device list, perform researching again. For the details about how
to search devices, see "1.4 Adding Devices."
 Make sure the selected devices are subject to be upgraded to the same software version.

Click .
The Batch Upgrade dialog box is displayed. See Figure 1-53.

Click Browse to select the files that need to be upgraded.

Click OK to start upgrading.

 Upgrade one device: Click Upgrade next to the device that you want to upgrade.
 Upgrade devices in batches: Select the devices with the Upgrade button, and click Batch
Upgrade.

After clicking Batch Upgrade, the button changes to Stop Upgrading. Click Stop Upgrading to stop upgrading for
all devices.
The upgrade result is displayed after the upgrading is completed. See Figure 1-54.
Click the success icon ( ) or click the failure icon ( ) for the details.

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1.10 Configuring the Template
You can create and apply the templates.
 Creating the template: Back up or save the video and encoding parameters for the device.
 Applying the template: Restore or batch configuring the video and encoding parameters for the
device.

1.10.1 Creating a Template

You can create a template through manual configuration or exporting a device template.

1.10.1.1 Manual Configuration

You can customize the template according to your actual situation.

Click .
The Template Setup screen is displayed. See Figure 1-55.

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 Manually configure the template.

1. Click .
The Notice dialog box is displayed. Click Cancel.
The Template Management screen is displayed. See Figure 1-56.

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 2. On the Template Management tab, select the template type, enter the template name, and then
set the parameters accordingly. See Table 1-10.

After the template configuration is completed, click Apply to apply the template to the device. For the
details about how to apply the template, see "1.10.2 Applying the Template."

Parameter Description
Select the Video Enable check box to enable sub stream. Then the device
Video Enable monitors under the sub stream.
This function is enabled by default.
Main Stream,
Indicates the stream type that includes Regular, Motion, and Alarm.
Sub Stream
Includes the following video encoding modes:
H.263: Low profile encoding.
H.264: Main profile encoding
H.264B: Baseline profile encoding
H.264H: High profile encoding
H.265: Main Profile encoding
Encode Mode MJPG: Short for MJPG. Under this mode, the video image requires
higher bit rate to ensure video quality. It is recommended to use the
maximum bit rate value to get the best results.
FCC_MPEG4: MPEG4 profile encoding certified by FCC.
MS_MPEG4: MPEG4 profile encoding developed by MS.
MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4: Profile encoding that complies with MPEG
standard.
Select the video standard for the device:
Video Standard PAL (Phase Alteration Line)
NTSC (National Television System Committee)
Indicates the video resolution.
Resolution The maximum video resolution might be different dependent on your device
model.
Indicates the total frames per second.
Frame Rate
The higher the frame rate, the more clear and smooth the image will become.
Includes the following two types of bit rate:
Constant Bit Rate (CBR): The bit rate is fluctuating around the set value
without big changes.
Bit Stream
Variable Bit Rate (VBR): The bit rate is changing along with the
Control
monitoring environment.

When the compression is set as MJPEG, the bit rate can only be CBR.
Select the suitable value according to the actual situation.
Bit Rate (kbps)
You can configure this parameter when the bit rate type is set as CBR.
The audio function can be enabled only when the video function has been
Audio Enable enabled.
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Parameter Description
video combined bit rate; otherwise the bit rate only includes video image.

Indicates audio encoding mode such as G.711A, G.711Mu, G.726, and AAC.
Audio Encode The setting of audio encoding mode will simultaneously apply to both audio
and voice intercom.
Color Mode Select the image color mode from Standard, Bright, and Soft for the device.

Brightness Adjust the image brightness. The bigger the value, the brighter the image is.

Adjust the image contrast. The bigger the value is, the contrast between the
Contrast
light area and dark area is more obvious.
Adjust the image brightness in a non-linear way to improve the dynamic
Gamma
display range. The bigger the value, the brighter the image will become.
Adjust the color shades. The bigger the value, the lighter the color is. This
Saturation
value does not influence the general image lightness.
OFF: Turn off the backlight compensation mode.
BLC: Backlight compensation. In the backlighting environment, the
compensation function can avoid silhouette of the dark part when
taking a picture.
WDR: Wide Dynamic Range. In the strong illumination contrast, this
BLC Mode
function can suppress the area with excessive brightness and
compensate the area with excessive darkness so as to make the image
clearer in general.
HLC: Highlight Compensation. This function can weaken the strong light
to reach the brightness balance.
Includes the following three options:
Color: Select this option to set the color image.
Auto: Select this option to automatically set the image to be one of the
Day/Night Mode
other two options according to the environment.
BW: Black and white. Select this option to set image to be black and
white.
Table 1-10
Save the template.
1. Click Save as.
The Save as dialog box is displayed. See Figure 1-57.

2. Click Browse to select the save path for the template.

3. Click OK to save the template.

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1.10.1.2 Exporting the Device Template
You can export the template of the existing device and save it for further use.

Click .
The Template Setup screen is displayed.
Export the template.

1. Click .

The Notice dialog box is displayed. Click OK.

The Export screen is displayed. See Figure 1-58.

2. Select the device and click Export.

The Export dialog box is displayed. Click OK to start exporting.
After exporting is completed, the Template Management screen is displayed. See Figure 1-59.

If the device is not in the device list, perform researching again. For the details about how to search
devices, see "1.4 Adding Devices."

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 3. Select the template type, type the template name, and then set the parameters accordingly.

After the template configuration is completed, click Apply to apply the template to the device. For the
details about applying the template, see "1.10.2 Applying the Template."

Save the template.

1. Click Save as.
The Save as dialog box is displayed. See Figure 1-60.

2. Click Browse to select the save path for the template.

3. Click OK to save the template.

1.10.2 Applying the Template

You can load the template to restore or batch configuring the video parameters and encoding parameters for the
device.

Click .

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The Template Setup screen is displayed. See Figure 1-61.

Load the template.

1. Click .
The Load Template dialog box is displayed. See Figure 1-62.

Make sure the template is already existing, if not, for the details about how to create a template, see
"1.10.1 Creating a Template."

2. Click Browse to select the template.

3. Click OK.
The Template Management screen is displayed. See Figure 1-63.

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Apply the template.
1. Click the Template Application tab.
The Template Application screen is displayed. See Figure 1-64.

 Click Other Template to switch template.

 If the device is not in the device list, perform researching again. For the details about how
to search devices, see "1.4 Adding Devices."

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 2. Select the one or multiple devices and click OK.
The Application Template dialog box is displayed. Click OK to start applying the template.
The result is displayed next to the device after applying is completed. See Figure 1-65.
Click the success icon ( ) or click the failure icon ( ) for the details.

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