ABUS TVIP41500 Operating instructions – page 5
Manual for ABUS TVIP41500 Operating instructions
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12.3.2.4 UPnP™
The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) function makes it easy to control network devices in an IP network.
This allows the network camera to be seen in the Windows network environment (e.g. as a network
device).
Enable UPnP
For enabling or disabling the UPnP function.
Friendly Name
Display of the MAC address of the camera
Port Mapping
Enable Port Mapping
This enables Universal Plug and Play port forwarding for network services. If your router supports UPnP,
then port forwarding for video streams is activated automatically on the router for the network camera
using this option.
Port Mapping Mode
Select here whether you wish to conduct port mapping automatically or manually.
You can choose between “Auto” and “Manual”.
Protocol Name
HTTP
The standard port for HTTP transmission is 80. As an alternative, this port can be assigned a value in the
range of 1025 ~ 65535. If several IP cameras are located on the same subnetwork, then each camera
should have its own unique HTTP port.
RTSP
The standard port for RTSP transmission is 554. As an alternative, this port can be assigned a value in the
range of 1025 ~ 65535. If several IP cameras are located in the same subnetwork, then each camera
should have its own unique RTSP port.
SDK (control port)
The standard port for SDK transmission is 8000. Communication port for internal data. As an alternative,
this port can be assigned a value in the range of 1025 ~ 65535. If several IP cameras are located in the
same subnetwork, then each camera should have its own unique SDK port.
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External Port
You can only change ports manually here of the “Port Mapping Mode” was set to manual.
Status
Displays whether the external port entered is valid or invalid.
12.3.3 Video
Menu item
Description
Available in mode
Video
Settings for video output
Basic Configuration,
Advanced
Configuration
Apply the settings made with “Save”.
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12.3.3.1 Video
Stream Type
Select the stream type for the network camera. Select “Main Stream (Normal)” for recording and live view
with a good bandwidth. Select “Sub Stream” for live view with restricted bandwidth.
Resolution
Set the resolution of the video data here. Depending on the camera model you can choose from between
1280*720P; 1280*960; 1920*1080P.
Bitrate Type
Specifies the bit rate of the video stream. The video quality can be higher or lower depending on the
intensity of the motions.You can select between a constant and variable bit rate.
Max. Bitrate
The bit rate of the video stream is set to a certain value. Set a maximum bit rate of between 32 and 16384
Kbps. A higher value means better video quality, however, this requires more bandwidth.
Video Quality
This menu item is only available if you have selected a variable bit rate. Set the video quality for video data
here.The video quality can differ depending on the intensity of movement. You can select from six different
video qualities: “Lowest” “Lower”, “Low”, “Medium”, “Higher” or “Highest”.
Frame Rate
Specifies the frame rate in frames per second.
Video Encoding
Select a standard for video encoding. You can choose between H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG
Apply the settings made with “Save”.
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12.3.4 Image
Menu item
Description
Available in mode
Display Settings
Displaying parameter settings
Basic Configuration,
Advanced
Configuration
OSD Settings
Settings for the date and time formats
Advanced
Configuration
Text Overlay
Adding text fields
Advanced
Configuration
Privacy masking
Adding privacy masking
Advanced
Configuration
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12.3.4.1 Display Settings
You can use this menu item to set the picture quality of the Speed Dome, including brightness, sharpness,
contrast and so on. Click on “Default” to restore the default values.
Please note:
The display setting parameters can vary depending on the model.
Brightness
Image brightness settings. A value between 0 and 100 can be set.
Contrast
Image contrast settings. A value between 0 and 100 can be set.
Saturation
Image saturation settings. A value between 0 and 100 can be set.
Hue
Setting for the hue. A value between 0 and 100 can be set.
Sharpness
Image sharpness settings. A higher sharpness value can increase image noise.
A value between 0 and 100 can be set.
Iris mode
In manual, you can set the values for the aperture, exposure time and gain manually.
Overexposure protection
When this function is activated, the IR light intensity is automatically reduced for objects that are too close.
This attempts to prevent object glare.
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Exposure time
Setting the maximum exposure time. This setting is dependent on iris mode.
Video Standard
Setting for the exposure frequency
50Hz: fixed setting to 50 Hz network frequency
60Hz: fixed setting to 60 Hz network frequency
Day/Night Switch
Day/Night Switch Provides options for “Day”, “Night” and “Auto”.
Auto
Depending on the light conditions, the camera switches between day and night mode automatically. The
sensitivity can be set between “Low”, “Normal” and “High”.
Day
In this mode, the camera only outputs colour pictures.
Please note:
Only use this mode if the light conditions remain constant.
Night
In this mode, the camera only outputs black/white and pictures.
Please note:
Only use this mode if the light conditions are poor.
Sensitivity
Setting for the switching threshold for automatic day/night switching (Low, Normal, High).
A lower value means that there is a lower lighting level for switching to night mode.
Switch Time
Setting a delay time between recognising that a switching is required and carrying out the process.
Mirror
If the mirror function is active, the image is mirrored horizontally.
WDR
With the aid of the WDR function, the camera can return clear pictures even in disadvantageous backlight
conditions. If there are both very bright and very dark areas in the picture area, the brightness level of the
overall picture is balanced to provide a clear, detailed image.
Click on the checkbox to activate or deactivate the WDR function.
Set the Wide Dynamic Level higher to enhance the WDR function.
White balance
Here you select the lighting conditions in which the camera is installed.
You can choose from the following options: “MWB”, “AWB1”, “AWB2”, “WB Locked”, “Florescent Lamp”,
“Standard Lighting”, “Warm Lighting”, “Natural Lighting”.
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MWB
You can adjust the white balance with the following values manually.
WB locked
The white balance is performed once and saved.
Others
Use additional white balance options to adjust the function to the light levels (standard lighting, warm
lighting, natural lighting, florescent lamp).
Digital Noise Reduction
You can activate (normal mode) or deactivate the noise reduction here.
Noise Reduction Level
Set the level for noise reduction here.
12.3.4.2 OSD Settings
You can use this menu item to select which date and time format are displayed in the live picture.
Display Name
Activate this checkbox if you wish to display the camera name.
Display Date
Activate this checkbox if you wish to display the date in the camera image.
Display Week
Activate this checkbox if you wish to display the day of the week.
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Camera Name
Enter the camera name that is to be displayed in the image here.
Time Format
Choose here whether you would like to display the time in 24-hour or 12-hour format.
Date Format
Select the format for the date display here.
(M = month; D = day; Y = year)
Display Mode
Here you can select the display mode for the elements displayed.
You have the following options: “Transparent & Flashing”, “Transparent & Not flashing”, “Not transparent &
Flashing”, “Not transparent & Not flashing”.
On-screen display size
This is where the on-screen display size can be set. Options: 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 64x64, Auto.
In the auto option, the size is adjusted according to the resolution set. The on-screen display size setting
can only be applied to the first video stream (main stream).
12.3.4.3 Text Overlay
You can display up to four texts in the camera image. The maximum length for the texts is 45 characters.
To display the text, activate the checkbox.
You can move the text window with the mouse.
Apply the settings made with “Save”.
Apply the settings made with “Save”.
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12.3.4.4 Privacy Mask
You can use privacy masks to hide certain areas in the live view to prevent that recording or viewing these
areas in the live view is possible. A maximum of 4 rectangular privacy masks can be set up on the video
image.
To set up a privacy mask, proceed as follows: Select “Enable Privacy Mask” checkbox. To add a privacy
mask, click “Draw Area”. You can now mark an area on the camera image using your mouse. You can
then mark 3 additional areas. By clicking on “Delete All”, you can delete all configured privacy masks.
Apply the settings made with “Save”.
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12.3.6 Security
Menu item
Description
Available in mode
User
User administration
Basic Configuration,
Advanced
Configuration
IP address
filter
Filtering IP addresses for access to controlling the
camera
Advanced
Configuration
12.3.6.1 Security
With this menu item, you can add, edit or delete users.
To add a user or to edit one, click “Add” or “Modify”.
A new window with the data and authorisations appears.
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User Name
Here you assign the user name that needs to be entered for access to the camera.
Level
Select an individual user type for the user ID.
You can choose between two predefined levels: “Operator” or “User”.
As an operator, the following remote functions are available to you: live view, PTZ control, manual
recording, playback, two-way audio, search / query operating status.
As a user, the following remote functions are available to you: playback, search / query operating status.
To add further functions, click the corresponding checkbox.
Password
Here you assign the password that the corresponding user needs to enter for access to the camera.
Confirm
Confirm the password by entering it once more.
12.3.6.2 IP address filter
Activating the IP address filter
Ticking the selection box activates the filter function.
IP address filter type
Allowed: The IP addresses detailed further below can access the camera.
Forbidden: The IP addresses detailed further below are blocked. An IP can be entered following the
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format.
Apply the settings made with “Save”.
Click on “Cancel” to discard the data.
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12.3.7 Events
Menu item
Description
Available in mode
Motion Detection
Settings for motion detection
Advanced
Configuration
Setting for e-mail dispatch
Advanced
Configuration
Snapshot
Setting for the snapshot function
Advanced
Configuration
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12.3.7.1 Motion Detection
Area Settings
Activate motion detection by clicking the “Enable Motion Detection” checkbox.
By clicking on “Enable Dynamic Motion Analysis”, movements are recorded in the preview image and the
live view (dynamic recording according to motion).
To select an area, click on the “Draw Area” button. The entire area is selected by default. To discard this
selection, click on “Clear All”.
Drag the mouse pointer over the desired area. Set the sensitivity using the regulation control bar. To apply
the setting for the area, click on “Stop Drawing”.
Right: high sensitivity level
Left: low sensitivity level
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Arming Schedule
To save a schedule for motion-controlled recording, click on “Edit”.
A new window appears. Specify here on which days of the week and at which times motion-controlled
recording should take place.
Now select a week day for motion controlled recording. To store particular time periods, enter a start and
end time. To set up all-day motion-detection, select 00:00 as the start time and 24:00 as the end time.
To apply motion detection for all week days, click the “Select All” checkbox. To copy motion detection to
other week days, select the week day and click on “Copy”.
To apply the changes, click “OK” and to discard them click on “Cancel”.
Apply the settings made with “Save”.
Linkage Method
Send Email: You receive an e-mail as notification, activate the checkbox for this to be performed.
Apply the settings made with “Save”.
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12.3.7.2 Email
You can make the settings for sending e-mails here.
Sender
Sender
Enter a name here that should be displayed as the sender.
Sender's Address
Enter the e-mail address of the sender here.
SMTP Server
Enter the IP address or host name of the SMTP server here. (For example: smtp.googlemail.com)
SMTP Port
Enter the SMTP port here. This is configured as 25 by default.
Enable SSL
Select the SSL function if the SMTP server requires this.
Interval
Set the interval between sending e-mails with picture attachments here.
Attached Image
Enable this function if images are to be attached to the e-mail in the event of an alarm.
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Authentication
If the e-mail server in use requires authentication, enable this function to be able to log onto the server with
authentication.
User names and passwords can only be entered once this function has been activated.
User Name
Enter the user name of the e-mail account here. This is the part before the @ character.
Password
Enter the password of the e-mail account here.
Confirm
Confirm the password by entering it again.
Receiver
Receiver1 /Receiver2
Enter the user name of the receiver here.
Receiver1's Address / Receiver2's Address
Enter the e-mail address of the person to be informed here.
Apply the settings made with “Save”.
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12.3.7.3 Snapshot
You can make the configuration for time and event-controlled snapshots here to be able to upload them to
an FTP server.
Timing
Enable Timing Snapshot
Enable this function to save pictures at certain intervals.
Format
The format for the pictures is preconfigured as JPEG.
Resolution
Set the resolution of the picture here.
Quality
Select the quality for the saved pictures here.
Interval
Set the interval between saving two pictures here.
Event-Triggered
Enable Event-Triggered Snapshot
Enable this function to enable event-triggered pictures.
Format
The format for the pictures is preconfigured as JPEG.
Resolution
Set the resolution of the picture here.
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Quality
Select the quality for the saved pictures here.
Interval
Set the interval between saving two pictures here.
13. Maintenance and cleaning
13.1 Maintenance
Regularly check the product's physical state, e.g. check for damage of the housing.
If you suspect that safe operation cannot be guaranteed anymore, disconnect the product and ensure
that it cannot be used by mistake. Remove the batteries.
You can assume that safe operation is not possible anymore when
the device shows visible damage,
the device does not function anymore
Please note:
The product is absolutely maintenance-free for you. There are no components on the
inside of the product to be checked or services by you, never open it.
13.2 Cleaning
Wipe the product with a clean, dry cloth. If the device is very dirty, you can moisten the cloth with
lukewarm water.
Ensure that no liquids can get into the device.
Do not use any chemical cleaners, since they could damage the housing surface or the
screen (discolorations).
14. Disposal
Important: The EU Directive 2002/96/EC regulates the proper return, treatment and
recycling of used electronic devices. This symbol means that in the interest of
environmental protection the device must be disposed of separately from household or
industrial waste at the end of its service life in accordance with applicable local legal
guidelines. Disposing of used devices can be done at official recycling centers in your
country. Obey local regulations when disposing of material. Further details on returns
(also for non-European countries) can be obtained at your local authority. Separate
collection and recycling saves natural resources and ensures that all the provisions for
protecting health and environment are observed when recycling the product.
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15. Technical Data
Model number
TVIP41500
Image sensor
1/3" progressive scan CMOS sensor
Camera type
Day/night
Resolution
1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 704 x 576, 352 x 288, 176 x 144
Pixels (total)
1280 x 960
Pixels (effective)
1280 x 960
Day/night switching
Electromechanical IR-cut filter
Minimum illumination (colour)
2 lux
Minimum illumination (IR)
0 lux
Image compression
H.264, MJPEG
Frame rate
25 fps @ 1280x960
25 fps @ 1280x720
Number of parallel streams
2
Electronic shutter control
1/3 - 1/100000 Sec.
White balance
Yes
Backlight compensation
WDR
Noise reduction
DNR
Motion detection
Yes
IR range
10 metres
Image overlay
Date, camera name, private zones
Alarm notification
Supported browsers
Mozilla Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer 6.x and higher
Supported software
ABUS VMS Express, IPCam App (iOS)
Network access
RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
Network protocols
IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, HTTP, UPnP, RTP/RTSP, SMTP, DHCP, NTP, DNS,
DDNS
Power over Ethernet
IEEE803.af
Power supply
12 V DC
Current consumption
Max. 580 mA
Operating temperature
-10 °C – 50 °C
IP protection class
66
Dimensions (W x H x D)
60 x 60 x 157 mm
Certifications
CE, RoHS, REACH
16. GPL license information
Here we wish to inform you that the network surveillance camera TVIP41500 contain Open Source
Software, which is licensed exclusively under the GNU General Public License (GPL). To ensure that
your use of the programs conforms with GPL, please refer to the GPL license conditions.
TVIP41500
Manuel utilisateur
Version 11/2013
Original du manuel en allemand. Conserver pour suivant usage!
