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<div data-element-id="elm_vV-BsMmkRfO3lp8O7WO_CQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_vV-BsMmkRfO3lp8O7WO_CQ"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div style="width:217.19px;height:31px;"><svg></svg></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><span>XMEye is a cloud storage and free service system for CCTV systems that allows remote monitoring via multiple devices.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>It is a CCTV application that can store different kinds of videos in various sizes and it works on PCs.</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>XMEye was created by trusted industry experts and has many advantages</span>&nbsp;over its counterparts in the market. Its Cloud 3.0 capabilities make it work faster than&nbsp;before.&nbsp;Aside from being easy to use, XMEye is also compatible with most IP security cameras.&nbsp;</p><p>Its cloud storage is regularly saved and backed up to protect security footage and prevent errors before.&nbsp;Aside from being easy to use, XMEye is also compatible with most IP security cameras. Its cloud storage is regularly saved and backed up to protect security footage and prevent errors.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:24px;">How does XMEye Work?</span></p><p></p><p>XMEye is a P2P (Peer-to-peer) communication component designed to help its users access their security cameras and DVRs from any part of the world without the need for any configuration.</p><p>Accessing the device through a P2P network requires you to know the Unique Identity (UID) of the device. Every device has a UID, which is derived from the MAC address of the device.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:24px;">Best Features of XMEye</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Live Video</span>&nbsp;- From your &quot;Device List&quot;, you can select any device and click &quot;Start Video&quot; at the bottom to get into the live video interface.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Remote Playback</span>&nbsp;- Using XMEye on a mobile device allows you to visit the device remotely; you can collect video from hardware storage and achieve playback. You can click a time on the top right corner to search. You can play / pause, record audio, or take snapshots as you wish. Of course, you have to make sure the video is available or it will not work.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Audio Speaking</span>&nbsp;- Click the microphone icon to access audio speaking or mute it. You can communicate with your device from your mobile phone.</p><p>Cloud technology makes connecting you recorder to the internet easy.</p><p>The Teravision recorder use a pre-loaded serial number to&nbsp;monitor via wide area network (internet).monitor via wide area network (internet).</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><div><p><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:24px;">iCloud Setup Process</span></p><p>1. Turn on&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">DVR</span>. Ensure the DVR is connected to the Internet.</p><p>2. Find the&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">XMEye website</span>&nbsp;on the computer for the software download:&nbsp;<a href="http://xmeye.net/" target="_blank" rel="">http://xmeye.net</a></p><p>3. Click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">Install ActiveX</span>' on the top right corner on the website.&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">ActiveX</span>&nbsp;software shall be downloaded onto your computer.</p><p>4.<span style="font-weight:bold;">&nbsp;Install&nbsp;</span>the&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">ActiveX</span>&nbsp;software.</p><p>5. Enter your&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">user information</span>&nbsp;(or leave blank) and click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">next</span>'.</p><p>6. You shall be directed to<span style="font-style:italic;">&nbsp;Installation folder</span>. Choose a desired storage directory for video recordings and click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">next</span>'.</p><p>7. To complete the installation, click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">Finish'</span>.</p><p>8. Visit the&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">XMEye website</span>&nbsp;again:&nbsp;<a href="http://xmeye.net/">http://xmeye.net</a></p><p>9. Click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">Register</span>' on the bottom of the website to register your details and DVR.</p><p>10. You shall be directed to&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">Registration</span>. Fill in the boxes as required and click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">ok</span>'.</p><p>11. On the main&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">website</span>, check that the '<span style="font-style:italic;">By User</span>' tab is selected.&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">Log in</span>&nbsp;with your username and password.&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">Verify</span>&nbsp;log-in by filling in the box with the four-digit numbers, displayed on the right hand side.</p><p>12. Once logged in, click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">Add</span>' to register the DVR device.</p><p>13.<span style="font-style:italic;">&nbsp;Device Manager</span>&nbsp;window will open. Fill in the boxes as required and click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">ok</span>'. To find the&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">serial number</span>&nbsp;of your DVR, go to the&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">main menu</span>&nbsp;of your DVR. Select '<span style="font-style:italic;">Info</span>' and then '<span style="font-style:italic;">Version</span>'. Serial number (<span style="font-style:italic;">SerialNo</span>) will be shown. Click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">ok</span>' to close the window.&nbsp;</p><p>The&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">username</span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">password</span>&nbsp;must match the DVR setting.</p><p>14. On the website, click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">My Device</span>' in the left hand corner. The registered<span style="font-weight:bold;">&nbsp;DVR&nbsp;</span>should appear; click on the&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">device</span>&nbsp;to display real-time recording from your DVR.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Alternative Method:</span></p><p>1. Turn on&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">DVR</span>. Ensure the DVR is connected to the Internet.</p><p>2. Find the&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">XMEye website</span>&nbsp;on the computer for the software download:&nbsp;<a href="http://xmeye.net/" target="_blank" rel="">http://xmeye.net</a></p><p>3. Click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">Install ActiveX</span>' on the top right corner on the website.&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">ActiveX</span>&nbsp;software shall be downloaded onto your computer.</p><p>4.<span style="font-weight:bold;">&nbsp;Install&nbsp;</span>the&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">ActiveX</span>&nbsp;software.</p><p>5. Enter your&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">user information</span>&nbsp;(or leave blank) and click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">next</span>'.</p><p>6. You shall be directed to<span style="font-style:italic;">&nbsp;Installation folder</span>. Choose a desired storage directory for video recordings and click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">next</span>'.</p><p>7. To complete the installation, click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">Finish'</span>.</p><p></p><p>8. Visit the&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">XMEye website</span>&nbsp;again:&nbsp;<a href="http://xmeye.net/">http://xmeye.net</a>&nbsp;and check that the '<span style="font-style:italic;">By Device</span>' tab is selected.</p><p>9.&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">Log in</span>&nbsp;with the&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">serial number</span>&nbsp;of your DVR in the '<span style="font-style:italic;">id</span>' box.</p><p>To find the&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">serial number</span>&nbsp;of your DVR, go to the&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">main menu</span>&nbsp;of your DVR. Select '<span style="font-style:italic;">Info</span>' and then '<span style="font-style:italic;">Version</span>'. Serial number (<span style="font-style:italic;">SerialNo</span>) will be shown.</p><p>Click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">ok</span>' to close the window.</p><p>10. On the&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">log-in&nbsp;</span>page,&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">verify</span>&nbsp;log-in by filling in the box with the four-digit numbers, displayed on the right hand side. Then select '<span style="font-weight:bold;">log-in</span>'.</p><p>11.&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">Bit Rate Type</span>&nbsp;window will appear. Ensure the boxes for '<span style="font-weight:bold;">connect all video (Main Stream)</span>' and '<span style="font-style:italic;">Auto Prompt</span>' are checked. Click '<span style="font-weight:bold;">ok</span>'.</p><p>The&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">username</span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">password</span>&nbsp;must match the DVR setting.</p><p>12. The registered&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">DVR</span>&nbsp;should appear on the right hand side; click on the&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">device</span>&nbsp;to display real-time recording from your DVR.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:24px;">XMEye Mobile App Setup</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. DVR/NVR Recorder Connection</span></p><p><span>Ensure your DVR or NVR is powered ON and connected to your local network.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. System Login</span></p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020.png" alt=""><br></span></p><p><span>The system login credentials are (default)</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Username: admin</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Password: (leave blank)</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Enter Main Menu</span></p><p>In live video mode you can right click mouse to get a desktop shortcut menu (Fig. 1). The menu includes: main menu, record mode, playback, PTZ control, High Speed PTZ, Alarm Output, color setting, output adjust, Logout, view 1/4/8/9/16 screens.</p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-1.png" alt=""></span><br></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. Enter Main Menu</span></p><p>When you login, the system main menu is shown as below:</p><p>(Left click on system)</p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-2.png" alt=""></span><br></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">5. Network Setup</span></p><p>1. Left click on network and the screen should appear as below.</p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-3.png" alt=""></span><br></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>2. Check the box for DHCP enabled (this requires DHCP to be enabled in your router)</span></p><p><span>3. If your recorder is connected to the local network, you should have a connected message.</span></p><p><span>**Local network is a successful connection to your router or network switch</span></p><p><span>**If you are unsure about the setup of your local network, contact your local I.T professional or give us a call.</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">6. Connection to Cloud Server</span></p><p>Cloud technology makes the device setup more streamlined and simpler.</p><p>This technology use a unique serial number in the recorder for a successful connection.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">*Note:&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:normal;">Using the inbuilt cloud technology the recorder should be connected to the WAN (Wide Area Network or Internet) first before you can initiate a test.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-weight:normal;">Check the connecting status of the cloud technology.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-weight:normal;">Click on Main Menu -&gt; Info -&gt; Version to check whether the device successfully connect to the cloud server or not.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-weight:normal;"><br></span></span></p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-4.png" alt=""></span><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-weight:normal;"><br></span></span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-6.png" alt=""><br></span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">7. Install Mobile App</span></p><p>Users can download the app in two ways:</p><p>1. Download app manually for android from xmeye.net</p><p>2. Download &quot;XMEye&quot; from the App Store or Google Play Store</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">8. Login Interface</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br></span></p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-7.png" alt=""></span><br></p><p><span>When installed successfully, run the XMEye app it will present you with a login interface.</span></p><p><span>There are two modes to login:</span></p><p><span>1. Cloud Login (remembers your settings if you change the device or login from any other device using the same username and password).</span></p><p><span>In order to use the cloud login, you must register a username and password.</span></p><p><span>2. Local Login (all settings are locally stored on device and are lost if the app is upgraded or re-installed).</span></p><p><span>**Recommended Cloud Login</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-8.png" alt=""><br></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">9. Device Setup</span></p><p>To add your device to your mobile app please ensure you follow the below steps:</p><p>**please note your mobile phone or tablet must be connected to the same network as your DVR / NVR, (i.e. Local Wi-Fi network)</p><p>1. Once logged (using your cloud username and password), go to device list on the mobile app.</p><p>2. Click on the '+' symbol on the right hand corner.</p><p>3. You will be presented with an Add device screen.</p><p>4. Click on the Search button.</p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-9.png" alt=""><br></span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>5. It should find the DVR / NVR on your network.</span></p><p><span>6. Complete the required information</span></p><p><span>a). Device Name: AHD DVR</span></p><p><span>b). Username: admin</span></p><p><span>c). Password: leave blank</span></p><p><span>**please note if you have changed the username or password in the DVR or NVR the above credentials must match to successfully login.</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-10.png" alt=""><br></span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>7. Under the Device list, you should have the DVR / NVR you have just added.</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-11.png" alt=""><br></span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>8. Click on your newly added device and below the Device name, it should present all the channels that are available on your recorder.</span></p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-12.png" alt=""><br></span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>9. You will be in live view mode and below is a summary of the features.</span></p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-14.png" alt=""><br></span></p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-15.png" alt=""><br></span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">10. Remote Playback</span></p><p>You can use XMEye app to retrieve and playback video footage which is saved to the local hard disk.</p><p>Click on the Device Configuration button<img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-16.png" alt=""></p><p>Click on remote playback</p><p><span><img src="https://www.teracomsolutions.com.au/Tue%20Nov%2010%202020-17.png" alt=""></span><br></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:24px;"><span>CMS &amp; VMS&nbsp;</span>Software<span>&nbsp;- Download</span></span></p><p>The CMS Software can be downloaded&nbsp;<a href="https://1drv.ms/u/s%21AuQxLd9VXmn3gk-pUqsF4t0ofI22?e=o0XDqY" target="_blank" rel="">here</a>.</p><p>The VMS Software can be downloaded&nbsp;<a href="https://1drv.ms/u/s%21AuQxLd9VXmn3gk448cLbRy1aFLki?e=JHUWIQ" target="_blank" rel="">here</a>.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:24px;">Playback Videos</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">To playback the videos in the DVR</span>, the following can be done:</p><p>1. Right click on the screen in front of the required camera, and select PlayBack from the menu items.</p><p><span><img src="https://help.annke.com/hc/article_attachments/900002333603/XM_Playback.jpg" alt="XM_Playback.jpg"></span><br></p></div><p>2. Then select the required time slot and click on the play icon in the lower left hand corner of screen.<br></p><p><span><img src="https://help.annke.com/hc/article_attachments/900002333623/XM_Palyback_2.jpg" alt="XM_Palyback_2.jpg"></span><br></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:700;">Playback on the Phone:</span></p><p>The following pictures show how to playback videos on the Mobile App.</p><p><img src="https://help.annke.com/hc/article_attachments/900002356526/XMeye_Preview.jpg" alt="XMeye_Preview.jpg">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="https://help.annke.com/hc/article_attachments/900002356546/XMeye_Playback.jpg" alt="XMeye_Playback.jpg" style="width:173px;"><br></p><p><span><img src="https://help.annke.com/hc/article_attachments/900002333583/XMeye_Palyback_Date.jpg" alt="XMeye_Palyback_Date.jpg">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><img src="https://help.annke.com/hc/article_attachments/900002356566/XMeye_Palyback_Date_2.jpg" alt="XMeye_Palyback_Date_2.jpg" style="width:184px;"><br></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:24px;">FAQ / Troubleshooting:</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">1.&nbsp; Can't log into the DVR from the Internet?</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cloud users</span>&nbsp;- If using the cloud, check to see if the DVR serial number typed in is correct. Check to see if the mobile device is connected to the data. Try using Wi-Fi.&nbsp;</p><p>On the DVR itself go to System -&gt; Netservice and check the cloud status. It should say &quot;Connected&quot;. If not, check the network cable.&nbsp;</p><p>Make sure the DVR can be accessed locally via computer. If you can only access the DVR locally, the cloud may be busy and you can try again.</p><p>Close the mobile app and open it again. Test with another mobile device.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Non-cloud users (port forwarded)</span>&nbsp;- Check the address bar to verify you are using the correct IP address and port number. Check every single digit because typos can be common. The address should start with &quot;http://&quot;, followed by the external IP address, followed by the colon symbol and the port (&quot;:7000&quot;). Try another web browser to see if you can get a login. Make sure that any software firewall or hardware firewall is not blocking ports 7000 - 7001. Check for any port restrictions imposed by the router on both the DVR side and the remote computer side. Check all relevant settings including port filtering and application exception lists. Double check that the port and local IP addresses of the DVR are assigned for forwarding on the router. If you were previously able to access the DVR from the outside, make sure that the external IP address specified in the address bar is still valid. IF using Dynamic DNS, make sure your account has not expired or test with the DVR's current external IP address instead of the host name. Double check the settings on the DVR. Make sure the DVR can be accessed locally. If you can access DVR locally but not remotely, there is a problem with port forwarding. Review your router port forwarding settings. Review the router manual. If the router is attached to another router upstream, you will need to do port forwarding from the upstream router to the current router. If you have changed routers, make sure the local static IP on the DVR is still valid for the router is it connected to.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. No local network access to the DVR?</span></p><p>Make sure the computer is on the same router as the DVR. You can use the &quot;ping&quot; command from the command line to see if the DVR is accessible at all. Ping the local IP address that was assigned to the DVR. You should see response times from the DVR. If you get response times, you can log in locally using a web browser. If you get a timeout, reconnect the DVR's network cable on both ends, or test with another cable. Most network cables will snap in. You may also power cycle the DVR. Check network lights on the router and on the DVR network port. Try connecting to another physical port on the router. Make sure the DVR is using a unique local IP address. Check the validity of the IP address assigned on the DVR. Some routers have a numeric restriction on the range of local addresses. Make sure you log in with the correct local IP address and port. Check every single digit because typos can be common. Go in the DVR menu and verify the assigned address numbers. Recheck your assigned web port and media port. Check firewall settings. Try adding the DVR local IP to the local zone (Internet Options -&gt; Security -&gt; Local Intranet -&gt; Sites -&gt; Advanced -&gt; Add -&gt; Close -&gt; Apply -&gt; OK). Use another web browser. Access the DVR from another computer on the same router. Test the DVR with another router. If you have changed routers, make sure the local static IP on the DVR is still valid for the router it is connected to. Reboot the DVR.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Internet Explorer can log in but no video?</span></p><p>Check Internet Explorer's security settings for ActiveX (set &quot;Prompt&quot; for &quot;Download unsigned ActiveX controls&quot;). Click refresh to restart the browser. Make sure you port forwarded the media port. Double check for typos.</p><p>Test IE access on the local network. Add the DVR to the local zone under Internet Options -&gt; Security -&gt; Local Intranet -&gt; Sites -&gt; Advanced. If the browser seems to take a long time or freeze, please allow a few minutes for the control to load.</p><p>If using a laptop that was not used for setup, first set it up on the local network using the steps provided in the tutorial.</p><p>If IE still doesn't work, you may use the CMS software that is on the website.</p><p>CMS usage - Here are the steps for using the CMS:</p><p>1. Install the CMS software.</p><p>2. Start up the software, and login with the default login(&quot;Super&quot; and blank). You may check auto-login.</p><p>3. In the CMS, go to &quot;System -&gt; Device Manager&quot;. If you see pre-existing devices and zones that you don't recognize, you may remove them.</p><p>4. Go to &quot;Add Area&quot; and add a zone.</p><p>5. Highlight the zone, then click &quot;Add Device&quot;</p><p>a. Click &quot;IP Search&quot;</p><p>b. Highlight the device corresponding to the DVR.</p><p>c. Enter the username and password. Click &quot;OK&quot; and &quot;OK&quot;.</p><p>6. Highlight a quadrant.</p><p>7. On the left, double-click on the new zone, wait for connection, and then double-click an active channel to display.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. IE ActiveX control crashes with NOD32 Installed?</span></p><p>In order to allow the ActiveX software to work, you will need to go the the Advanced Setup for NOD32. Expand &quot;Web and E-mail&quot; and click on &quot;Protocol Filtering&quot;. In &quot;Protocol Filtering&quot;, click on &quot;Excluded Applications&quot; and then make sure a check is on the Internet Explorer and the DVR software.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">5. Android app loses settings?</span></p><p>Remember to exit the app using the hardware &quot;back&quot; button.</p><p>If autoplay does not play all channels, go to tools and select &quot;Auto play&quot; again.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">6.&nbsp; Mobile access from the outside doesn't work anymore?</span></p><p>Make sure the external IP address of the DVR has not changed (if not using the cloud). Test local internet access locally.</p><p>If local IP access works, test at a remote location.</p><p>You may need to restart the mobile device. Test with Wi-Fi instead of data. Test with another mobile device.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">7. Camera drops out / poor picture?</span></p><p>Make sure you have the correct password and login for each IP camera. See if you can log directly into the IP camera. Restart the DVR.</p><p>Make sure you are using a power adapter with the correct voltage and adequate amperage rating for the camera. Test with another power adapter if possible.</p><p>Make sure you are using quality cables between the DVR and the camera.</p><p>Make sure the hub or switch for the DVR is connected to handle the bandwidth of multiple network cameras. A gigabit switch or router will have higher bandwidth and is better suited for multi-channel HD video streaming. Test with another camera.</p><p>IP cameras should have unique local IP addresses. Check to see if every camera has a unique local IP.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">8. Internet Explorer crashes?</span></p><p>Test this locally: You can add the DVR to the local zone under Internet Options -&gt; Security -&gt; Local Intranet -&gt; Sites -&gt; Advanced</p><p>If it still crashes, you can try using the CMS software.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">9. Motion detection does not record?</span></p><p>Make sure that the recording schedule includes &quot;Detect&quot; and is set to &quot;Schedule&quot;. If you don't want full time recording a camera, then uncheck &quot;Regular&quot; in the schedule for that camera. Make sure that a record channel is selected in Alarm -&gt; Motion Detect, and that the channel is enabled. If using an IP camera, motion detection should also be set up in the camera itself. Try searching for and setting the camera as a NETIP camera instead of an ONVIF camera, and test again.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">10. IP Camera does not show up?</span></p><p>Make sure you are able to log directly into the camera using a computer on the same router as the DVR. Try power cycling the camera. Make sure the networking cable is snapped in. Each IP camera should have its own local IP address. Verify that all devices connected to the router have unique local IP addresses. You may want to assign a unique static local IP for the camera.</p><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_nJbGgFZiTjSUeWRdYeaEOQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_nJbGgFZiTjSUeWRdYeaEOQ"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">The megapixel value is simply a shorthand means of expressing the camera's image resolution in a single figure.<br>Multiply the horizontal resolution by the vertical resolution to arrive at a value which expresses the total number of pixels that the image device can deliver.<br>Because this multiplication, typically of thousands times thousands, results in such a large value we use the term mega (indicating 10 to the power of six, which is 1,000,000) to express the result.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">CIF, QCIF, 2CIF, 4CIF. Sounds like a bad nursery rhyme, right? If your eyes glaze over when you hear terms like these you are not alone.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">The table below lists some of the more commonly used resolution terms in CCTV applications. Any resolution over 1 million pixels is considered 'megapixel'. In the case of megapixel cameras, the labels are approximate. For example, a 2 megapixel camera actually captures 1,920,000 pixels per frame. A 3 megapixel camera captures 3,145,728 pixels per frame.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:24px;">Term Pixels (W x H)</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">720p - HD1280 x 720&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:700;">&quot;1Megapixel&quot;&quot;</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">960P - 1280 x 960 &nbsp;Sony specific HD standard &nbsp;&quot;</span><span style="font-weight:700;">1.3 Megapixel&nbsp;1280 x 1024&quot;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">1080p - HD &nbsp;1920 x 1080 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&quot;</span><span style="font-weight:700;">2.0&nbsp;Megapixel&quot;</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">3 MP - 2048 x 1536&nbsp; &quot;3.0 Megapixel&quot;</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">4MP&nbsp;2688*1520&nbsp; &quot;4.0 Megapixel&quot;</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">5 MP - 2592 x 1944 Megapixel &quot;5.0 Megapixel&quot;</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><span style="font-weight:700;">6 MP - 3072 x 2048 Megapixel &quot;6.0 Megapixel&quot;</span></span><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><span style="font-weight:700;">8 MP - 3840 x 2160 Megapixel &quot;8.0 Megapixel&quot;<br></span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><span style="font-weight:700;">12 MP - 4000 x 3072 Megapixel &quot;12.0 Megapixel&quot;</span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;font-size:18px;"><span><span style="font-weight:700;"><br></span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;font-size:18px;"><span><img src="https://www.matrixvideosurveillance.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5mp-ip-camera.png" alt="Are High-Resolution IP Cameras the Secret to Quality Surveillance - Matrix"><span style="font-weight:700;"><br></span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Those of you familiar with CCTV know that the resolution of an analog camera is typically listed as &quot;TV lines&quot;. These &quot;lines&quot; refer to the horizontal resolution of the image; therefore a 700 line camera has better resolution than a 420 line camera. Digital video recorders, however, list their resolution according to the terms in the chart above. DVRs that are 'Full D1' can record all the detail captured by the highest resolution analog cameras.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;font-size:18px;"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">One of the most common questions we get is &quot;What resolution camera should I buy?&quot; Of course, it depends. Each camera in your application may require a different resolution. It comes down to how much detail you want, what platform (if any) you already have in place, and how much is your budget. Examples of applications where you can easily justify spending more for higher resolution are recording monetary transactions, desiring facial recognition, or reading license plates.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Q. What is an IP Camera?</span></span><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP camera is a digital video system that can transmit data over a network. These systems work with mobile devices so that you can view your security feed from anywhere with an Internet connection. IP cameras may also be referred to as network cameras or webcams.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><span style="font-size:16px;"><br></span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Q. How Do IP Surveillance Cameras Work?</span><br></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>In a traditional security system, data is transmitted through a cable to a DVR (digital video recorder). With an IP camera, the Internet is used to transmit digital video. The unit contains everything it needs to do this. It’s connected to your network much like other external IT equipment like a printer. To store video, your IP camera may contain storage in-unit or it may transmit video to a device also connected to the network to be stored, also known as a network video recorder (NVR). Digital cameras and IP cameras capture images the same way, although the transmission method is different. Your quality won’t be compromised with an IP camera—in fact, the resolution is better.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><br></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Q. What Type of Network Connection Will I Need for an IP Camera Surveillance System?</span><br></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>You can use either a physical router for your network (wired) or a&nbsp;</span>Wi-Fi<span>&nbsp;connection (wireless). Wired networks tend to be more secure and reliable, although&nbsp;</span>Wi-Fi<span>&nbsp;is easier, it leads to the increased need for security. Surveillance Secure can help you encrypt these networks and customize a wireless network to minimize chances of any problems with a&nbsp;</span>Wi-Fi<span>&nbsp;setup. You may also choose to use a cellular network, which tends to be safer than&nbsp;</span>Wi-Fi<span>, but also slower. Surveillance Secure can discuss your options with you to determine which one would be best for your custom setup and security needs.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><br></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Q. What Components Will I Need for This System?</span><br></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>For an IP surveillance system, you’ll need the actual IP cameras, an NVR or other type of storage system, accessories such as a microphones and speakers generally will come built into the cameras so additional parts will not be required. At Surveillance Secure, we can help determine your needs and set you up with the best equipment for your budget.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><br></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Q. What Are the Advantages of IP Surveillance Systems?</span></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>They offer: · Higher resolution · Easy install · Improved capabilities for the cost · Faster and more reliable · Easy to manage · Easy to meet IT compliance regulations · And more!</span></p></div>
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