Searching for IP Cameras

NOTE: The scan utility is a DX8100 server-based feature and discovers IP cameras within the DX8100 network. The scan utility is not available in the Client application.

1.On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button . The Setup dialog opens to the Camera page.

2.Click IP Camera Properties. The IP Camera Properties dialog box appears.

3.To search for IP cameras connected to the network:

Using the IP Camera Properties dialog box scan utility: The scan utility locates Pelco IP devices, IP cameras, and Axis IP cameras.

NOTE: The DX8100 Client application IP Camera Properties scan utility is unavailable.

(1)Click Scan. The IP Camera Searching dialog box appears.

(2)After the IP Camera Searching dialog box closes, the IP scan results are displayed in the scan table. NOTE: The scan results are cleared if the IP Camera Properties dialog box is closed.

Figure 90. DX8100 Scan Utility Results

Using the Pelco Device Utility: For information about installing the Device Utility, refer to Utility Device for Pelco IP Cameras manual.

NOTE: Install the Device Utility only on a remote computer. Do not install it on the DX8100 server.

(1)On a remote computer, start the Pelco Device Utility and allow the Device Utility to discover IP devices on the network.

(2)Search the Device Utility IP Address column for supported IP camera devices. For information about the supported IP cameras, refer to DX8100 Series HVR Version 2.0 Release Notes. To access this document, go to http://www.Pelco.com and navigate to the Hybrid Video Recorders page.

4.Note the IP address and model number of the supported IP cameras to be configured.

5.Assign each IP cameras to a DX8100 camera channel (refer to Assigning an IP Camera to a Camera Channel on page 124).

Assigning an IP Camera to a Camera Channel

The DX8100 allows you to select the video format and recording stream. The MPEG4 codec (video format) setting allows you to select the primary or secondary stream. The MJPEG codec setting only supports the primary stream.

Pelco IP cameras (IP110, IP3701, Spectra IP, and Spectra Mini IP): These cameras record as follows:

Primary stream: 4CIF 30 ips

Secondary stream: CIF 15 ips

Pelco IX and IXE Series network cameras with Sarixtechnology: The resolution, frame rate, and bit rate can be adjusted.

Axis Communications® Axis 211 or Axis 232D: Frame rates are selectable from 1 to 30 ips; resolutions are selectable from 640x480, 480x360, 320x240, 240x810, or 160x120.

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dx8100 specifications

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