SF2111H-DR - Security Camera AVer - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Security Camera (Vandal Dome)
Model	SF2111H-DR
Image Sensor	1/2.7" CMOS, 2 Megapixel
Lens	Vari-focal 3~9 mm
Video Resolution	Up to 1920x1080 (Full HD 1080p)
Video Compression	H.264, MJPEG, MPEG-4
Frame Rate	30 fps at 1080p
IR Distance	15 m
IR LEDs	18 built-in
IR Cut Filter	Mechanical
Audio	2-way (mono)
Network Interface	10/100 Base-T Ethernet, PoE
Power Supply	DC 12V (adapter optional)
Power over Ethernet	Yes (802.3at recommended)
Dimensions (W x L x D)	126 x 126 x 100 mm
Weight	Approx. 0.5 kg
Housing	Vandal dome, IP66
Pan / Tilt / Rotation	348° / 30°~90° / 360°
Storage	microSD/SDHC slot (max 32 GB)
I/O Ports	1 sensor in, 1 relay out, video out
Recording Software	Free bundled NXU Lite
Mobile Support	iOS 4.3+, Android 1.6+
Web Browser	Internet Explorer 6.0+ (32-bit)
Motion Detection	3 adjustable areas
Privacy Mask	3 configurable areas

Frequently Asked Questions - SF2111H-DR AVer

How do I reset the camera to factory defaults?

Remove power and Ethernet cable, press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds, then reconnect power and cable while holding the button. Wait 30 seconds, then release. The default IP is 192.168.1.200 or DHCP, username admin, password admin.

What are the default login credentials?

The default username and password are both admin (all lowercase).

How do I install the camera outdoors?

Ensure the unused cable outlet is closed, use the waterproof connector tightly, and mount on a smooth flat surface. Use screws with black rubber o-rings to prevent water ingress. Verify the dome cover rubber band is seated completely before tightening screws.

How to adjust focus and zoom?

Loosen the control stick, manually shift the vari-focal lens left/right until the image is clear, then tighten the stick to lock the position.

How do I access the camera via a web browser?

Open Internet Explorer (32-bit) and enter the camera's IP address. You will be prompted to install an ActiveX control. After installation, log in with username and password. For other browsers, use the mobile app or recording software.

What is the maximum SD card capacity?

The camera supports microSD/SDHC cards up to 32 GB, Class 4 or higher for reliable recording.

How to set up motion detection?

In the browser interface, go to Event > Arrangement > Motion. Toggle Enabled for up to 3 areas, draw the detection zone on the preview, set sensitivity, and choose actions (Email, FTP, relay, SD card). Click Apply.

How to enable two-way audio?

Go to System > Audio and set 'IP camera to PC' to Enable. In the live view, click the microphone button to talk, and use the speaker button to hear audio from the camera.

How do I upgrade the firmware?

Download the latest firmware from AVer's website. In the browser interface, go to System > General > Maintenance, click Browse to select the firmware file, then click Upgrade. Wait for completion and refresh the page.

How to use Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

Connect the camera to a PoE switch (802.3at, 30W recommended) using an Ethernet cable. No separate power adapter is needed. Ensure the switch provides sufficient power for the camera and its IR LEDs.

USER MANUAL SF2111H-DR AVer

Front view of a white AVer surveillance camera with visible lens and three sensors (no text or symbols on the device itself)

AVer SF2111H-DVR

User Manual

Table of Contents

PREFACE ....1

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS....1

PACKAGE CONTENTS......4

PRODUCT INSTALLATION....5

MONITOR SETTING ....5

HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND I/O PIN ASSIGNMENT 6

POWER OVER ETHERNET (PoE)....10

IP ASSIGNMENT....11

FINDING IP CAMERA BY USING "NXU LITE RECORDING SOFTWARE"......11

FINDING IP CAMERA BY USING "IP INSTALLER" 14

USING DHCP SERVER/ROUTER NETWORK....16

USING NON-DHCP SERVER/ROUTER NETWORK....17

INSTALL ACTIVEX CONTROL....20

USING THE IP CAMERA BROWSER INTERFACE 22

PREVIEW 22

SYSTEM > GENERAL 24

SYSTEM > GENERAL > MAINTENANCE....24

To Upgrade the IP Camera Firmware 25

SYSTEM > GENERAL > DATE & TIME....26

SYSTEM > USER MANAGEMENT ....27

SYSTEM > USER MANAGEMENT > ACCOUNT....27

SYSTEM > NETWORK SETTING > SETTING....29

SYSTEM > NETWORK SETTING > SEVER 30

SYSTEM > NETWORK SETTING > DDNS 31

SYSTEM > NETWORK SETTING > OTHER 1 ....33

SYSTEM > NETWORK SETTING > OTHER 2 ....35

TROUBLESHOOTING....66

APPENDIX....67

COPYRIGHT 68

NOTICE......68

WARNING....68

GOVERNING LAW AND YOUR RIGHTS .... 70

Preface

The SF2111H-DVR is an H.264 2-megapixel; full HD vandal dome camera designed for indoor and outdoor use with a mechanical IR-cut filter and built-in LED IR illuminators. Unique external controls simplify installation allowing easy corrections to focus and zoom after placement. Rated to IP66, SF2111H-DVR gives you the flexibility of a camera that can withstand both dust and driving rain, and can continue to provide superior quality video during the day without compromising on nighttime performance

Product Specifications

■ Video out support
■ 2M-pixel, full HD Definition (1080p) 30fps support
■ 3D & 2D Digital Noise Reduction
■ Digital Wide Dynamic Range
■ 3-Axis Gimbals Adjustments
■ Power over Ethernet (PoE)
■ H.264/MJPEG/MPEG-4 compression formats
■ microSD/SDHC card backup (SD card is an optional part)
■ 2-way audio
■ 3GPP mobile phone/PDA support
■ Free bundled AVer NXU Lite recording software
■ IR LED Built in 15 meters available
■ Mechanism IR Cut Filter Available

Specifications

Hardware
CPU ARM 9, 32-bit RISC
DDR2 256MB
Flash 16M
Image sensor 1/2.7” CMOS (2 Megapixel)
Lens Type Vari-focal 3~9 mm Megapixel Lens
ICR Mechanism IR Cut Filter
LED	Built-in 18 IR LEDIR Distance-15M
I/O 1 Sensor in /1 R	elay out
Video Out Yes
MIC in 1
Audio Out 1
Power Over Ethernet Yes
Power Consumption DC 12V
3-Axis Gimbal Adjustments Angle	Pan: 348°Tilt: 30° ~ 90°Rotation: 360°
Dimensions 126W x 126L x 100D (mm)
Network
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
Network Protocol	HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, UPnP, 3GPP (video only), SAMBA, Bonjour ,SNMP, QoS/DSCP, Access list, RTSP, TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, PPPoE, DHCP,DDNS.
System
Video Resolution	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 320x240, 176x144
Video Adjust	Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Night Mode, D-WDR, Noise reduction.
Triple Streaming Yes
Image snapshot Yes
Full screen monitoring Yes
Privacy Mask Yes, 3 different areas
Compression format H.264/ JPEG/ MPEG-4
Video bitrate adjust CBR, VBR
Motion Detection	Yes, 3 different areas
Triggered action	Mail, FTP, Save to microSD/SDHC card, Relay, NAS
Pre/ Post alarm	Yes (Pre: 5 secs/ Post: 10 secs)
System
Security	Password Protection, QoS/DSCP, IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption, data transmission
Firmware upgrade HTTP mode, can be upgraded remotely
Simultaneous connection Up to 10
Audio Yes, 2-way (mono)
MicroSD/SDHC card management
Recording trigger Motion Detection,	IP Check, Network Status (wire Connection only), Schedule, Alarm
Video format AVI, JPEG
Video playback Yes
Delete files Yes
Web browsing requirement
OS Windows	^ XP (32-bit), 7 (32/64-bit)Microsoft ^ IE 6.0 or above (32-bit only)
Hardware Suggested	Intel ^ Dual Core 2.53GHz, RAM: 1024MB, Graphics Card: 128MB
Mobil support iOS 4.3 or above, Android 1.6 or above.

*SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Package contents

Item Descriptions
	1. SF2111H-DVR
	2. Accessory pack
	3. RJ45 socket
	4. Power Adaptor(DC 12V/1A) (Optional)
	5. CD (User's Manual and Quick Guide included)

Optional accessory

Item Descriptions
	Vandal Dome L type Bracket for bothSF2111H-DVR &SF2012H-DVWeight: 680g (N.W.)Material: AluminumColor: Silver-beigePackage: 24pcs in one carton

Product Installation

Monitor Setting

1. Right-click on the desktop. Select "Properties"

1. Change "Color quality" to "Highest (32-bit)".

Hardware Installation and I/O Pin Assignment

1. Remove the dome cover, and you will see the structure as below.

1. Connect power adaptor, then connect the IP camera to PC or network. Set up the network configurations according to the network environment. The following picture shows a DC 12V connector for adapter jack plug.

Close-up of a mechanical electronic component with green circuit boards and red wires, no visible text or symbols

3. Installation Tips

In order to ensure IP66 waterproof level, please install the vandal dome according to the instruction.

a. The Unused cable outlet hole must be closed, and the waterproof connector on the used hole must be locked closely

Technical diagram of a mechanical component with a magnified inset showing internal components (no text or symbols)

b. We recommend the bottom of housing be set on the smooth flat and closely seal with the surface.

c. When you mount the camera housing on the ceiling or wall, please use the screws with the black rubber o-rings. Without the o-ring, the water may seep into the machine.

d. Turn and loose the control stick, shift right and left to adjust the vari-focal lens until the image becomes clear, then turn and tighten the stick to fix it.

e. Use the 3-Axis bracket to adjust the camera to appropriate angle.

f. Before you close the dome cover, make sure that the black rubber band sticks to the inside of the cover completely. Crook or uneven rubber band may cause the waterproof defective.
g. Lock tightly the screws on the dome cover to ensure there's no gap between the lid and base.

4. I/O Interface

I/O Connection

a. Please connect the GND & DO pin to the external relay (buzzer) device.
b. Please connect the GND & DI pin to the external trigger device.

c. I/O PIN definition

■ GND (Ground): Initial state is LOW
■ DO (Digital Output): DC 5V
■ DI (Digital Input): Max. 50mA, DC 5V

Power Over Ethernet (PoE)

Set up the IP camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE). PoE is a technology that integrates power into a standard LAN infrastructure. It enables power to be provided to the network device, such as an IP camera, using the same cable as that used for network connection. It eliminates the need for power outlets at the camera locations.

[Note] 802.3at, 30W PoE Switch is recommended. We recommend users to purchase PoE switch from us to ensure the stability when using the IP Cameras. Please contact sales for more details.

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IP Assignment

There are two ways to find IP Camera:

– Finding IP Camera by using "NXU Lite recording software"
- Finding IP Camera by using "IP installer"

Finding IP Camera by using "NXU Lite recording software"

1. The NXU Lite software is in the attached software CD. Before launching it, please install the software first. During the installing process, users will be required to input a User name and Password for login NXU Lite system. Users can define the User name and Password as wishes. Please refer to NXU Lite user manual for detailed installation instruction.
2. To run the application, double-click on your PC desktop or click Start > Programs > DVR > NXU Lite. For security purpose, some of the features would require you to enter User name and Password before it can be accessed. When the Authorization dialog box appears, key in your User ID and Password. (If this is the first time, enter the one you have registered when installing the software.

3. Click "Setup" button.

4. Click "Add IPCam" button.

5. Select "IP Camera" item.

1. Key in IP Camera's ID and Password (default is admin/admin) and click "Auto Search" to find camera.

1. In Search Result window, click it the IP camera model that user has purchased (Please ignore ONVIF connection item); the camera is in red text that is configurable. User can double-click on the camera is in red text and configure the IP camera's setting; even the IP camera is not in the same IP segment. Press "OK" to back to previous screen and press "Connect" to start live view.

Finding IP Camera by using "IP installer"

1. Use the software, "IP Installer" to assign the IP address of the IP camera. The software is in the attached software CD.
2. IP installer supports two languages

■ IPInstallerCht.exe: Traditional Chinese version
■ IPInstallerEng.exe: English version

1. There are 3 kinds of IP configuration.

■ Fixed IP (Public IP or Virtual IP)
■ DHCP (Dynamic IP)
■ DHCP server/router network automatically assigns IP addresses to devices. You can use the IP Installer software in the CD to search for the IP camera(s) in the network.
■ Dial-up (PPPoE)

1. Execute IP Installer

2. For Windows XP (SP2) users, the following message box may appear. Please click "Unblock".

IP Installer configuration:

1. IP Installer will search all IP cameras connected on the LAN. The user can click "Search Device" to search again.
2. Click one of the IP cameras listed on the left side. The network configuration for this IP camera will show on the right side. You may change the name of the IP camera to your preference (eg: Office, warehouse) in "Name" on the right side.

[Note] The server name length has to be less than 15 digits.

Using DHCP Server/Router Network

To use DHCP, please check DHCP and click "Submit" then click "OK". It will apply the change and reboot the Device.

Please left-click the mouse twice on a selected IP camera in "Device lists" in IP Installer. Upon doing so, the Internet Explorer browser should open.

Using NON-DHCP Server/Router Network

In Non-DHCP server/router network, the static IP address must be assigned to the device each time when adding another IP camera to the network; the default IP address of the current one must be changed to avoid conflict.

Please make sure the Subnet of the PC's IP address and the IP camera's IP address are the same.

[Example]

The same Subnet:

IP camera IP address: 192.168.1.200

PC IP address: 192.168.1.100

Different Subnets:

IP camera IP address: 192.168.2.200

PC IP address: 192.168.1.100

To Change PC IP Address:

Control Panel→Network Connections→Local Area Connection Properties→Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) →Properties

Please make sure your IP camera and PC have the same Subnet. If not, please change IP camera subnet or PC IP subnet accordingly.

PC's IP address:

IP camera IP addresses:

1. A quick way to access remote monitoring is to left-click the mouse twice on a selected IP camera in "Device lists" in IP Installer. Upon doing so, the Internet Explorer browser should open.

1. Then, please key in the default "User name" and "Password", both of which are "admin".

Install ActiveX Control

The first time you attempt to view the camera video via Internet Explorer, it will ask you to install the ActiveX component.

If the installation fails, please check the security settings for the Internet Explorer browser.

1. IE → Tools → Internet Options... → Security Tab → Custom Level... → Security Settings → Download unsigned ActiveX controls → Select "Enable" or Prompt.

2. IE → Tools → Internet Options... → Security Tab → Custom Level... → Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe → Select "Enable" or Prompt.

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When the following dialogue box appears, click "Yes".

Using the IP Camera Browser Interface

The admin have the full access to the IP camera browser interface. The menu on the left, you can expand and navigate to access all the features.

Preview

Launch the Internet Explorer browser, type the IP address of the IP camera in the address field. It will show the following dialogue box. Key-in the "ID" and "Password". The default "ID" and "Password" are both "admin".

Once connected to the IP camera, the following program interface will appear.

Name Function

(1) System/Event/Status Information	Set up IP camera's configuration.
(2) Login IP	Show PC's IP address

Name Function

(3) Bandwidth	Show current IP camera's transmitting bandwidth
(4) FW Version	Show IP camera's current firmware version
(5) Logout	Exit the application
(6) Zoom control	Reset zoom level.
	Increase zoom level.
	Decrease zoom level.
	Use the scroll bar to zoom in or zoom out the video screen
(7) Capture	Capture and save the image on the screen in *.bmp format
(8) Record	Start/stop audio and video recording. The recorded video will be saved in *.avi format.
(9) 2-way Talk	Click the Microphone button to talk to IP camera side from user site. Click this button again to mute this function.
(10) Speaker	Turn on the PC's speaker so that PC side can hear sound from IP camera side. Click this button again to mute this function.
(11) Language	Select the browser interface language.
(12) Video screen	Change the video screen display.
	Display the actual video pixel size
	Display the video screen in compact size.
	Display the video in full screen mode. Press ESC to exit full screen mode.
(13) Stream	Switch to view the video stream type. The IP camera can send multiple video streams of up to 3 types. To change the video stream setting, go to System > Video Stream.[Notes]When streaming 2 setting in "Video Setting" is closed, there won't have other stream option
(14) Direction Controller	Move the position of the view point while in zoom mode. User has to zoom in first.

System > General

In this section, only admin level is authorized to configure the IP camera system maintenance and the date and time settings.

System > General > Maintenance

In the Maintenance tab, the administrator can check the system event log, upgrade the system firmware, reset the configuration settings without having to change the user management and network settings, reboot, and restore all back to factory default settings.

Name Function

(1) Export Settings	Upload to save all the configuration settings from the IP camera to computer hard disk.
(2) Reboot	Turn the IP camera off and on again.
(3) Factory default	Set all the configuration settings back to default except the user management and network settings.

Name Function

(4) Firmware Upgrade

Upgrade the firmware to the latest version.

To Upgrade the IP Camera Firmware

1. Download the file from our website and save it in your computer hard disk.
2. Click Browse. Locate and select the file and click Open.
3. Click Apply. Wait till you see the massage

"Firmware Upgrade OK!!". You may now click the Internet Explorer browser refresh button or press F5. The login page will appear.

New firmware download OK!

It is strongly recommended to stop any unnecessary jobs while updating firmware.

Please be patient and the updating process may take a long time.

Writing Progress:100%

Firmware upgrade complete.

(5) Import	Download to replace the current settings with the configuration settings file from the computer hard disk to IP camera.
(6) System log	Display the IP camera system event log.

System > General > Date & Time

In the “Date & Time” tab, the administrator can set and update the system's date and time. After filling in the correct settings, click Apply to apply the new settings.

Name Function

(1) Current Date & Time	Display the current date and time.
(2) Date Format	Select the date display format.
(3) Time Zone	Set the local time zone. Check the box next to “Enable Daylight Saving” to enable and setup the start date and end date for daylight saving time.

Name Function

(4) Setting Method

Select the date & time settings method.

Sync with current PC – Obtain the date and time setting on the current login computer.

Sync with NTP Server – Obtain the date and time setting from NTP server. In the drop-down list, select the NTP host name.

Manual – Manually set the date and time. Click "Done" to close the date and time interface.

System > User Management

In this section, only admin level is authorized to create, delete, and edit the account in Account tab and configure the client connection setting in Connection tab.

System > User Management > Account

IP camera supports two different user accounts – Administrator (Admin) and Guest User.

User Type Access Rights

Admin Can access all the configuration pages

Guest User Can only access the preview and status information pages.

■ Anonymous User Login

√ Yes: Allow an anonymous user to view the IP camera without logging in.
√ No: Need user name & password to access this IP camera

• Add user: Enter the user name in "Username", the password in "Password", and re-enter the password in "Confirm". Then, click "Add/Set".
  ■ User List: Click edit to change the account password. To delete the user account, click Remove button.

[Note]

1. The password can't be empty, otherwise, user are not able to login successfully.
2. Please don't use special symbols as user name such as *, %, \$, &.

System > Network Setting > Setting

■ Device Name: Used to name the IP camera to search more easily for this specific one among all connected IP cameras.

■ Network Type: IP camera supports DHCP, static IP and PPPoE. After completed all settings, click Apply to save the configuration.

• DHCP: Using DHCP, IP camera will get all the network parameters from DHCP server automatically.
• Static IP: Please enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS.
• PPPoE: Enter the Username, Password and re-enter Password in Confirm Password for the ADSL connection. And then click Apply to save the configuration.

System > Network Setting > Sever

Used to send out the video via Email or FTP, or to save on NAS.

Mail Setting: Used to send out the video via Email.

a. Login Method: Click drop-down list to select the method to login Email server – “Account” or “Anonymous”.
b. Enter necessary information in "Bcc Mail", "Sender Email Address", "Recipient Email Address", "Mail Server", "Mail Server Port", "Account Name", and "Password" columns.
c. Click "Apply" to save the configuration.

■ FTP Setting: Used to send out the video to FTP server.

a. Enter necessary information in "FTP Server", "Account Name", "Password", and "Path" columns.
b. Port: Select the FTP server port.
c. If the user wants to create a new folder on the FTP server to save the video file, select "Yes" under the "Create the folder".
d. Mode: Select the FTP transmission mode.
e. Click "Apply" to save the configuration.

■ NAS Settings: Used to send out the video to NAS server.

a. Enter necessary information in "Location", "Workgroup", "Account Name" and "Password" columns.
b. If the user wants to create a new folder on the NAS server to save the video file, select "Yes" under the "Create the folder".
c. Click "Apply" to save the configuration.

System > Network Setting > DDNS

The IP camera supports DDNS (Dynamic DNS) service.

a. Select "Enabled DDNS" to enable DDNS function.
b. Enter the Domain Name, Account Name, and Password that the user has registered on the DDNS service provider in the appropriate columns.
c. Enter the IP refreshing time period in the "Schedule Update" column.
d. Click "Apply" to save the configuration.

[Note] If you set up schedule update to occur too frequently, the IP may be blocked. In general, performing schedule update once a day (1440 minutes) is recommended.

Status

- Common warning message:

Updating!

Failed(1), Please check your DNS setting.

Failed(2), Please check your internet connection.

Failed(3), Please check your internet connection.

Failed(6), receiving data failure

- Warning message from different service provider:

Server Provider : dyndns.org

Failed(4), Please check the Dyndns.org.

Error : The system parameter given is not valid.

Error : No user agent was specified.

Error : The username and password pair do not match a real user.

Error : An option available only to credited users was specified.

Error : Not in the form hostname.domain.org or domain.com.

Error : The hostname specified does not exist.

Error : Not under the username specified.

Error : Too many or no hosts specified in an update.

Error : The hostname specified is blocked for update abuse.

Error : DNS error encountered.

Error : DNS Server Error Conditions.

Server Provider : ddns.camddns.com(TW)

Failed(5), The name has already been registered.

Server provider : ddns.ipddn.com(HK)

Failed(5), The name has already been registered

Server provider : www.3322.org.

Failed(4), Please check the www.3322.org.

System > Network Setting > Other 1

User may need to assign different port to avoid conflict when setting up IP assignment. Click Apply to save the configuration.

• HTTP Port: setup web page connecting port and video transmitting port (Default: 80)
  ■ HTTPS Port: AVer IP Camera supports encrypted browsing using HTTPS. This is configured on the System > Advance > HTTPS
  ■ UPnP Support: This IP camera supports UPnP, if this service is enabled on your computer, the camera will automatically be detected and a new icon will be added to "My Network Places."

[Note] UPnP must be enabled on your PC.

Please follow the procedure to activate UPnP.

1. Open the Control Panel from the Start Menu.
2. Select Add/Remove Programs.
3. Select Add/Remove Windows Components and open Networking Services section.
4. Click Details and select UPnP to setup the service.
5. The IP device icon will be added to "My Network Places".
6. User may double click the IP device icon to access IE browser.

■ UPnP Port Forwarding: If the IP camera is set up behind the firewall, please select YES to enable it.
■ RTSP Server: Enable/disable RTSP function. The Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is a network control protocol designed for use in entertainment and communications systems to control streaming media servers.
■ RTSP Port: setup port for RTSP transmitting (Default: 554)

■ RTP Start and End Port: in RTSP mode, you may use TCP and UDP for connecting. TCP connection uses RTSP Port (554). UDP connection uses RTP Start and End Port.
■ ONVIF: User can enable ONVIF standard and select the ONVIF version or disable it.
■ Security: Yes is required account and password to connect with this IP camera through ONVIF protocol. No is not required account and password to connect. (Make sure the NVR system supports ONVIF v1.02.)
■ RTSP Keepalive: To keep connection until remote site disconnects it.

System > Network Setting > Other 2

Multicast Setting (based on the RTSP Server): User can setup two streaming based on the RTSP Server.

Multicast operation example:

The application is to get the multicast streaming in the LAN environment. Basically, the users operate VLC player, and then you can get the multicast streaming form IP camera.

Please follow the steps to obtain the multicast streaming in the following steps:

Step 1:

1. Implement VLC player (please download from the internet)
2. Select /tools/preferences

Step 2:

Step 3:

Select Media/open network stream

Step 4:

Input rtsp://[IPCAM Address] / [RTSP Path]

The URL address should be the same as the RTSP path in Video Stream (System-->Video Stream)

[Notice]

a. If the received image is not from the required IP camera, please adjust the value. (Change either IP Address or Port number)

b. If the Multicast stream you use doesn't support RTSP Keepalive, please select NO.

■ Bonjour: This function enables MAC systems to link to this IP Camera. Please key in the name here.(Safari supports Bonjour protocol)
■ LLTD: If your PC supports LLTD, enable this function then you can check the connection status, properties, and device position (like IP address) of this IP Camera in the network map. In the computer running Windows Vista or Windows 7, you can find LLTD through the path Start → Control Panel → Network and internet → Network and Sharing Center → Click “See full map”.

System > Advance > HTTPS

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure): Https can help protect streaming data transmission over the internal on the higher security level. You can select the connection type. "Https" means user cannot connect the camera via Http protocol. The HTTPS path will be: "https :/( IP address) /". If you select "Http & Https", both the Http and HTTPS path can be used to access the camera

Remove the existing setting: Before setting new request, please remove old secure identification. Select "Http" connection type and click "Remove".

Created Request: Setting the secure identification and apply it.

There are two ways to set Certificate- Install Signed Certificate or Create Self-Signed Certificate.

System > Advance > SNMP

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) provides a simple framework for administering networked hardware. To manage the IP camera, you have to prepare a MIB browser or similar tools first. SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3 can be enabled simultaneously.

■ SNMPv1 and SNMPv2: The term "Community name" in SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c can be roughly regarded as key. The person who has the community name has the authority to read or edit the information of IP camera via SNMP. Check the box to enable SNMPv1 or SNMPv2c protocol, and specify the community name for write (read and write) and read (read-only). The user who uses read community name to access the IP camera cannot modify any data of this camera.

SNMPv3: For data security reason, the authentication and encryption assurances are added when developing SNMPv3. The user has to give not only the security name (the same as "community name" in v1&v2c, or sometimes we call it "context name") but the password in order to access the IP camera. Please set security name, authentication type, authentication password, encryption type, encryption password of write and read respectively. The password must be 8\~64 bits in length. Different from in SNMPv1 and v2c, the user have to create a account when using SNMPv3. In the account parameters, key in the security name and password you set in the camera to get accessing.

SNMPv1/v2cTrap: Trap is a mechanism that allows the managed device to send messages to manager instead of waiting passively for polling from the manager. Specify the trap event. When those events happen, the camera will send the ring message to the Trap Address, which is usually the manager's IP address. Trap Community means the community that can receive the trap message.

• Cold Start: The camera starts up or reboots.
• Setting changed: The SNMP setting is changed.
• Network Disconnected: The network connection was broken down. (The camera will send trap messages after the network being connected again)

■ V3 Authentication Failed: A SNMPv3 user account tries to get authentication but failed. (Due to incorrect password or community)

■ SD Insert / Remove: A microSD/SDHC card is inserted or removed.

System > Advance > Access list

You can deny an IP address or a range of IP address so that they cannot access the IP camera. Tick the "enable" box, key in the IP address you want to deny, select" deny" then click "Add" to add it to the list. You can also choose to deny a range of IP address but allow one or several IP address of them. Take the picture above for example, IP address192.168.50.151\~161 is not allowed to connect to the camera, but only 192.168.50.159 can access. Note: In the list "allow" condition must be ranked before "deny" condition. For example, if we exchange the sequence, set "Deny: 192.168.50.151 \~ 192.168.50.161" for the first item and "Allow: 192.168.50.159" for the second item in the list, the IP "192.168.50.159" turns out to be denied by the camera because the "deny" condition has the priority according to our ranking way.

System > Advance > QoS/DSCP

QoS/DSCP (Quality of Server/Differentiated Services Code-point) specifies a simple mechanism for classifying and managing network traffic and provide QoS on IP networks. DSCP is a 6-bit in the IP header for packet classification purpose. The number 0\~63 for Live Stream, Event / Alarm, and Management represent the ratio that the bandwidth is divided. For example, if you set5, 10, and 20 for the three items, then the bandwidth of the three item is 5:10:20. There is no difference between setting "0, 0, 0" or "63, 63, 63" because under these two settings the three items will get equal bandwidth (1/3).

System > Image

Admin and operator levels can adjust the Image setting. There are 5 tabs: OSD, Preference, Exposure, Advanced, and Privacy Mask

System > Image> OSD

In OSD tab, you can enable/disable overlaying time stamp and text title. After completing the setting, click Save to apply the new setting and Cancel to keep the new setting.

■ Time Stamp: Mark Enable check box and select a position where date and time stamp / text to display on video screen.
■ Customize Title: Click Enabled can adjust the OSD contents which are including Size and Alpha of text.

System > Image > Preference

In Preference tab, you can tune the IP camera white balance, change the video orientation, and adjust the brightness and contrast.

■ White Balance: Adjust white balance value.
■ Video Orientation: To Flip or Mirror the video on screen.
D-WDR: This function is able to reduce the contrast in the view to avoid the dark zones resulting from over and under exposure.
■ Adjust "Brightness", "Contrast", "Hue", "Saturation" to get clear video.

System > Image> Advanced

Click Default button will back to factory default setting.

■ Sense-UP: The main purpose of sense-up is to provide a camera technology that does not rely on artificial light to see in very low light conditions. By The shutter stays open longer, allowing more light into the camera and seeing better in low light. This setting altogether when there is a moving object in the image and the faster the object moves, the worse the image appears (blurriness).
■ Shutter Time: Adjust the shutter time level to get the best image quality.
■ IR Cut Filter: Select the IR cut filter mode – Color Mode, Light Sensor Mode, B/W Mode, Schedule Mode, or DI Trigger Mode. When you choose "Light Sensor Mode", the image will be turned to black and white at night in order to keep clear. To set light sensor mode, appoint a lux standard of switching D/N here. Current lux value is provided for reference. Under "Times Mode" the switch time of Color / Black and white is according to the given time. You can also control it by choosing "Color" or "B/W".
■ Denoise: This function is able to filter the noise and blur from the image and show a clearer view. "3D" and "2D" are two different de-noising approaches. 3D denoise analyzes successive pictures to detect the noise places while 2D denoise analyzes only single picture.

System > Image> Privacy Mask

For the security purpose, there are three areas can be setup for privacy mask. Click Area #(Area 1, Area 2, Area 3) button first and drag a area on the image screen. Then, click Save button to save the setting.

System > Video Stream > General

■ Input Resolution: Select the video resolution that is the maximum resolution supported in Stream 1 and Stream 2.
■ Video System: Select the video format.
■ TV Output: Select the video format of TV Output. (depending on different models)

System > Video Stream > Stream1

Basic Mode

Click Apply to save the configuration.

• Resolution: There are 5 resolutions can be chosen -- 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 320x240, 176x144.
• Profile: Profiles are different compression way of H.264. High profile provides better coding efficiency. Note that some devises do not support every profile. For example, iPhone4 only supports Main profile.
• Quality: There are 5 levels to adjust – Best, High, Standard, Medium, and Low. The higher the quality is, the bigger the file size is. Also not good for internet transmitting.
• Video Frame Rate: The video refreshing rate per second.
• Video Format: H.264 or JPEG.
• RTSP Path: It's a URL address.

■ Advanced Mode

Click Apply to save the configuration.

• Resolution: There are 5 resolutions can be chosen -- 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 320x240, 176x144.
• Profile: Profiles are different compression way of H.264. High profile provides better coding efficiency. Note that some devises do not support every profile. For example, iPhone4 only supports Main profile.
• Rate Control: There are CBR (Constant Bit Rate) and VBR (Variable Bit Rate) to use. ✓ CBR: 32Kbps\~8Mbps (the higher the CBR is, the better the video quality is).

√ VBR: 1(Low) \~10(High) – Compression rate, the higher the compression rate, the better the picture quality is; vise versa. The balance between VBR and network bandwidth will affect picture quality. Please carefully select the VBR rate to avoid picture breaking up or lagging.

• Video Frame Rate: The video refreshing rate per second.
• GOP Size: It means "Group of Pictures".
• Video Format: H.264 or JPEG
• RTSP Path: It's a URL address

System > Video Stream > Stream2

Basic Mode

Click Apply to save the configuration.

• Resolution: There are 5 resolutions can select -- 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 320x240, 176x144.
• Profile: Profiles are different compression way of H.264. High profile provides better coding efficiency. Note that some devises do not support every profile. For example, iPhone4 only supports Main profile.
• Quality: There are 5 levels to adjust – Best, High. Standard, Medium, and Low. The higher the quality is, the bigger the file size is. Also not good for internet transmitting
• Video Frame Rate: The video refreshing rate per second.
• Video Format: H.264 or JPEG
• RTSP Path: It's a URL address

■ Advanced Mode

Click Apply to save the configuration.

• Resolution: There are 5 resolutions can select -- 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 320x240, 176x144.
• Profile: Profiles are different compression way of H.264. High profile provides better coding efficiency. Note that some devises do not support every profile. For example, iPhone4 only supports Main profile
• Rate Controls: CBR or VBR
• Video Bitrate: Select the bitrate of video.
• Video Frame Rate: The video refreshing rate per second.
• Video Format: H.264 or JPEG.
• RTSP Path: It's a URL address

■ Close: To close the stream 2. Click Apply to save the configuration.

System > Video Stream > Stream3

3GPP Streaming is designed for mobile viewing.

Stream 3 Setting: Enable or Disable 3GPP Streaming.
■ 3GPP Path: It's a URL address.

[Note]

1. 3GPP mode video spec: 320x240 resolutions, 15FPS, MPEG4 format. (Audio: AMR)
2. To get the best mobile viewing quality, please download AVeriViewer (AndroidViewer) from the Apple App store or Google Play. iViewer takes video from Stream 1 or Stream 2, not from 3GPP streaming.

System > Audio

IP camera supports 2-way audio (mono). User can send audio from IP camera built-in MIC (depending on different models) to remote site; User can also send audio from remote site to IP camera's external speaker.

a. IP camera to PC: select "Enable" to start this function.
b. In live video screen, click button to start chatting. Press again to mute. Click button to turn on or off the speaker of PC.

[Note] The Audio will not be smooth when enable SD/SDHC card recording function simultaneously.

System > SD Card

Please insert microSD/SDHC card before use it. Make sure pushing microSD/SDHC card into the slot completely.

[Note]The use of the microSD/SDHC card will affect the operation of the IP camera slightly, such as affecting the frame rate of the video.

Event > Arrangement > Motion

Motion Detection: IP camera allows 3 areas motion detection. When motion is triggered, it can send the video to some specific mail addresses, transmit the video to remote ftp server, trigger the relay, and save video to local SD/SDHC card. To set up the motion area 1, click "Area 1" button. Using mouse to drag and draw the area. The same operation for area 2 and 3. (The higher the sensitivity value is, the more sensitive to trigger event.)

Event > Arrangement > Preference

Record File:

➢ File Format: IP camera allows 3 different types of recording file to change its record size. When motion/alarm is triggered, there are 3 different types of record mode.

• AVI File (With Record File Setting)
• JPEG Files (With Record File Setting), only with MJPEG compression format.
• Single JPEG (Single File with Interval Setting) (JPEG photo).

Pre Alarm and Post Alarm: Setups for video start and end time when motion detected, I/O, or other devices got triggered.

[Note] Pre/Post Alarm record time is base on record time setting and IP camera built-in Ram memory. Limited by IP camera built-in Ram Memory, When information is too much or video quality set too high, it will cause recording frame drop or decrease on post alarm recording time.

■ Network Connected: When the network is down, it will save the video to local SD/SDHC card. [Note] This function is only enabled in wire connection.
■ Network IP check: When the connection is down, it records the video to SD/SDHC card. Make sure the video recording is continuous. To use this function, key in the IP address of the PC which has recording software installed. Enable the function of "Save to SD card", then click "Apply". [Note] The interval of two video files on SD/SDHC card is fixed with 30 seconds.

Event > Schedule

■ Schedule: After complete the schedule setup, the camera data will be recorded according to the schedule setup.
■ Snapshot: After enable the snapshot function; user can select the storage position of snapshot file, the Interval time of snapshot and the reserved File Name of snapshot.

Event > DI/DO

IP camera supports 1 input/1 output (depending on different models). When input is triggered, it can send the video to some specific mail addresses, transmit the video to remote ftp server, trigger the relay, and save video to local SD/SDHC card.

CAUTION!!

Please connect to propriety relay box to reduce the risk of electric shock & damaged.

Input Setting:

Input 1 sensor: This is to set the relay status while sensor is not yet triggered.

Input 1 action: Send the triggered video clips or photos to the selected method.

Subject: This is the subject while sending files via e-mail.

Output Setting:

Mode setting:

OnOff Switch: Relay status is based on sensor triggered times.

Time Switch: To restore the original relay status after the interval time.

[Note]GPIO pin define please refer to the part of Front / Back plane & I/O port pin assignment.

Ground (G)	ALARM INPUT:Normal: 5V (The voltage differential from ALM_IN pin & Ground)Active: 0V (Short the pin of ALM_IN and Ground pin)
DI
DO	RELAY OUTPUT:MAX: 50 mA, DV 5V
Ground(G)

Status Information

Click Apply button to save the configuration.

■ Networking Info: Displays network information of the IP camera.
■ Product Info:

Server Name: Assigns a name to the IP camera and the name shows on the IP Installer. Also, displays the related information of the IP camera. Mark Status Bar to display the Server Name of IP camera on preview interface.

LED indicator: To disable or enable the LED indicator on the IP camera. Only SF2111H-BR/DR/DVR has this function

Network Configuration

Configuration 1

graph TD
    A["Real IP"] -->|1. Real IP\n2. PPPoE| B["ADSL Modem"]
    C["Real IP"] -->|1. Real IP\n2. PPPoE| B
    D["Internet"] --> B
    B --> E["Computer"]

a. Internet Access: ADSL or Cable Modem
b. IP address: More than one real IP
c. IP camera and PC connect to the internet
d. For fixed real IP, set up the IP into IP camera and PC. For dynamic IP, start PPPoE.

Configuration 2

graph LR
    A["Virtual IP"] --> B["IP Sharing"]
    C["Virtual IP"] --> B
    B --> D["ADSL Modem"]
    D --> E["Internet"]
    F["Internet"] --> E

a. Internet Access : ADSL or Cable Modem
b. IP address : one real IP
c. IPcamera and PC connect to the internet
d. Device needed : IP sharing
e. Use virtual IP, set up port forwarding in IP sharing.(Please refer to Network Setting→Other 1→UPnP Port Forwarding)

Factory Default

1. To recover the default IP address and password, please follow the following steps.
2. Remove power and Ethernet cable, press and hold the button for 10 sec. Please refer to the picture below.

Close-up of a circuit board with electronic components and wiring, no visible text or symbols

1. Connect power and Ethernet cable to the camera again. Power on the camera. Don't release the button during the system booting.
2. It will take around 30 seconds to boot the camera.
3. Release the button when camera finishes proceed.
4. Re-login the camera using the default IP (http://192.168.1.200) or DHCP, and user name (admin), password (admin).

Troubleshooting

Here are some useful tips on how to solve some common problems.

Problem Solution

I forgot the account and password for SF2111H-DVR. How can I go back to default setting?	Please refer to the manual of “ Factory Default setting” description.
I can’t find a way to force day mode and night mode. Is this possible and how.	We don't provide this function due to the limitation of hardware.
I recorded video file in H.264 file format but failed to playback on Media Player (V.9).	Default Windows Media Player doesn’t have H.264 decoder so that you can’t playback the file successfully. Please install K-Lite program in advance or install KMPlayer or VLC program to playback the video file. You can search those free programs on Internet.

Appendix

SF2111H-DVR is compliant with microSD/SDHC card and to ensure recording quality, and please use memory cards over 2G and Class 4 above (Max. 32G)

MicroSD/SDHC card SD/SDHC

Transcend SDHC class4 16GB Transcend SDHC Class 4 16GB

Transcend SD class4 16GB Transcend SD Class 4 16GB

Transcend SDHC class4 32GB Transcend SDHC Class 4 32GB

Transcend SD class4 32GB Transcend SD Class 4 32GB

Transcend SD class6 4GB Transcend SD Class 6 4GB

Transcend SDHC class6 4GB Transcend SDHC Class 6 4GB

Transcend SD class6 8GB Transcend SD Class 6 8GB

Transcend SDHC class6 8GB Transcend SDHC Class 6 8GB

Transcend SD class6 16GB Transcend SD Class 6 16GB

Transcend SDHC class6 16GB Transcend SDHC Class 6 16GB

Transcend SDHC class10 4GB Transcend SDHC Class10 4GB

Transcend SDHC class10 8GB Transcend SDHC Class10 8GB

Transcend SDHC class10 16GB Transcend SDHC Class10 16GB

SanDisk SDHC class4 4GB SanDisk SDHC Class 4 4GB

SanDisk SDHC class4 8GB SanDisk SDHC Class 4 8GB

SanDisk SDHC class4 16GB SanDisk SDHC Class 4 16GB

SanDisk SDHC class4 32GB SanDisk SDHC Class 4 32GB

■ SF2111H-R/SF2111H-D: SDHC/SD card
■ SF2111H-B/SF2111H-DVR: microSDHC/SD card

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