Customizing IP Camera Display Settings

5.Configure the IP camera settings.

6.Log out of the IP camera. A login dialog box appears.

7.Click Hide Setup.

8.Click OK. The camera settings are saved and the DX8100 Camera page appears.

9.Set up the IP camera to be displayed in the DX8100 Site Tree (refer to Customizing IP Camera Display Settings on page 127).

Using the Device Utility to Configure IP Cameras

1.Run the Device Utility on a remote computer and configure the IP camera settings.

2.Set up the IP camera to be displayed in the DX8100 Site Tree (refer to Customizing IP Camera Display Settings on page 127).

The Camera page allows you to customize the IP camera display settings. Perform this step after the IP camera is assigned to a camera channel.

NOTE: The IP camera’s status is automatically set to “Network Camera” when it is assigned to a camera channel, and assumes the default camera settings for that channel.

For information about assigning an IP camera to a camera channel, refer to Assigning an IP Camera to a Camera Channel on page 124. For information about removing an IP camera from the Site Tree, refer to Disabling an IP Camera on page 130.

To customize an IP camera’s display settings:

1.If the Camera page is not displayed, click the Setup button on the DX8100 toolbar. The Setup dialog opens to the Camera page.

2.In the Camera Properties section:

a.Select an IP camera from the Selected Channel drop-down box.

b.Verify that the IP cameras is set to Network Camera in the related Selected Channel drop-down box.

c.(Optional) To disable an IP camera, refer to Disabling an IP Camera on page 130. To disable an IP camera, refer to Disabling an IP Camera on page 130.

d.Enter an optional new name in the Camera Name box.

Camera names can be up to 32 characters long and can include spaces and special characters. The Camera Name box cannot be left blank or have any spaces. If a valid name is not entered in the Camera Name box when you click Apply, the previous name is displayed.

e.Select the appropriate PTZ protocol setting. Select No PTZ if the selected IP camera does not support PTZ; select Network Camera PTZ if the IP camera supports PTZ.

3.Select an appropriate timeout value.

4.Adjust picture properties by moving the sliders for Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation.

As you adjust the picture properties of a camera on the local HVR, changes are reflected immediately in the viewing area near the top of the screen. Changes made to cameras at a remote site do not appear in the viewing area until you click Apply.

5.Click Default to return all picture property settings to the normal state.

6.Click Apply. The IP camera is added to the Site Tree.

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dx8100 specifications

The Pelco DX8100 is a robust digital video recorder (DVR) designed for surveillance and security applications, providing a comprehensive solution for video monitoring and recording. Renowned for its advanced features, the DX8100 appeals to both small and large organizations seeking reliable security solutions.

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