Approach Tech LC-7314 manual System Requirements, Introduction to the CMS

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5.2 The IP Camera CMS (Central Management System)

This section provides instructions for installing and using the Central Management System ( CMS ) which is included with the IP Camera. The programs can be operated by a selected PC equipped with the following requirements.

System Requirements

Intel Pentium 1.5 GHz processor or above (2.8 GHz or higher recommended).

128-MB RAM at least (256-MB or higher recommended). Windows 2000, XP or above.

4 MB VGA card capable of 24-bit true color display.

100 MB free hard-disk space for software installation. 10/100 Base-TX network for LAN operation.

The Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.

In the multi-channel recording mode, the HD data transfer rates must be 66MB or above (100MB or higher recommended).

5.2.1 Introduction to the CMS

The CMS allows you to access many units of the IP Camera from a remote desktop or a laptop in a TCP/IP networking environment. It can perform the following functions.

Views live images in a smooth sequential flow from an IP camera.

Stores, searches, and reviews recorded video from a PC or an SD card quickly. Changes manual record, event record, and schedule record settings easily.

Before you are ready to view images from a desktop, you need to have your IP Camera networked by obtaining a 10/100 base-TX Ethernet data cable (Standard RJ-45) to connect the IP Camera to your LAN/WAN. Now enter the main menu to set the IP address.

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Contents Installation Page Table Of Contents Functions of client PC Operating Instructions for Image Software and NetworkSafety Precautions Video Signal Product FeaturesProduct Instructions CameraVideo Codec AlarmVideo Codec Mjpeg Video Codec H.264Audio Signal PowerHardware ApprovalsAccessories Device IndicatorPTZ Support PortsFront Panel and Rear Panel Description of the FRONT/REAR ViewRS-485 D+ DC OUT Alarm I/OFlank Panel DIP SwitchUSB function Network Setting PPPoEInstallation Connecting with a Multiplexer UPDATE.BIN IP Camera SD card Troubleshooting Connect to a computer PC Wiring ConfigurationCable Connections Connect to a LAN Hub Intranet Set IP Address Configure Your IP Camera Network SettingsEnable Dhcp Function Page TCP/IP Communication Software TCP/IP Installation Select TCP/IP, and then click Properties TCP/IP configuration settingClick Start → Programs → MS-DOS Prompt Connection TestingType Camera IP address RJ-45 socket Microsoft Internet Explorer Connecting the IP CameraBrowsing images from the IP Camera Homepage of H.264 modeChange Image Setting Page Click the Privacy Mask button to enter the Privacy Mask Description of function keys ResolutionFine Tune mode Change the Network Setting Description of function keys Change the Network Setting FTP Change the Network Setting Smtp Change the Network Setting Sntp Change the Network Setting Ddns Description of function keys Change the Network Setting PPPoE Change the Network Setting -UPnP Change the Network Setting IP Filter Change the Network Setting -Network Traffic Set the Date and Time of the system Change the System SettingChange the System Setting Timestamp Change the System Setting Users Change the System Setting Digital I/O Change the System Setting Audio Mechanism Change the System Setting RS485 Setting Change the System Setting Update Firmware View the Event Logs Change the Application Setting Change the Application Setting SD Card Application Setting Change the Application Setting -SMTP Application Setting Change the Application Setting -Language Setting Description of function keys Change the Application Setting -Record Schedule Page Change the Application Setting -Motion Detection Change the SD card Setting Change the Pan/Tilt setting PPPoE Settings PPPoE & Ddns Using the PPPoETest Go to the Internet Ddns settingsIntroduction to the CMS System RequirementsInstall the CMS for the ZIP file View the IP Camera video from a remote PC Login the IP Camera softwarePreview the video of the IP Camera Operation Device Management Device SettingAdd device Modify deviceDevice Setting Add Live View Group Live ViewGroup Sequence Delete Live View GroupPTZ Control Panel Recording functionPC Playback Page DVR Remote Playback for DVR devices only User List Add User ConfigModify User Delete UserPath Settings User Interface SettingsUser Information User Group List Add Group UserSequence Settings Image SettingsSound Settings Record SettingsSetting area Record SettingsSchedule bar Working areaTray Question Tick on Enable ALARM-SAVE into SD Card to activate itSet the PPPoE function Set the recording time the AVI duration of the SD cardUse IE to view the recorded files Upload the recorded file via the FTP Use the Sub Hostname to view the IP CameraAdd a new user Set the upload rateModify the user Delete a userSpecifications Functions of client PC Appendix 1. -SCANIP Page Check the IP class of your PC Appendix 2. -IP Camera UPnP How ToPage Page Install UPnP Packets Page Turn on Services Page Page Page Scan IP Cameras through My Network Place ARP and ping from Windows or MS-DOS Setting the IP AddressARP and ping from Unix or GNU/Linux Registering for a Ddns Create an account Set up the Ddns101 102 103 RMN0100242v1.1 Appendix 5. -FAQ