System TAB, General Settings, Changing the Device Name | Pelco IXE

SYSTEM TAB

Use the System tab to view the device’s current firmware version, change the device name, enable/disable the power LED, and set up a server for event system email.

Figure 17. System Settings Page

GENERAL SETTINGS

Device Name: The user-friendly description of the camera. This name is displayed in the gray area near the top of all pages.

Enable LED: Select Off to disable the power LED located on the front of the camera. The default setting is On.

NOTE: If the LED is set to Off, it will still glow solid amber and then flash green during the configuration sequence.

SMTP: Configure the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server to send an email notification when an event handler is activated. Consult your network administrator for information on configuring email notification on your local network.

Changing the Device Name

The default device name begins with “IP Camera” followed by the model number and serial number of the camera.

To change the device name:

1.Click the Device Name box and highlight the text.

2.Type a user-friendly name into the Device Name box (2 to 64 characters). A user-friendly name makes it easier to recognize the device on the network. Examples of user-friendly names are Front Door, Lobby, or Parking Lot.

3.Click Save to save the new device name, or click Reset to revert to the previously saved device name.

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IXE Series Extended Platform Network Camera Page Contents Help Menu Log Off Menu Specifications List of Illustrations Regulatory Notices Radio and Television Interference Open Source Software Notice Video Quality CautionFrame Rate Notice Regarding User-Selected Options BUILT-IN Analytics DescriptionGetting Started Models Parts List Camera Layout Product Label Remove Back Cover Installation Pin C2953M-A 5/09 Service Cable Attaching the 2.5 mm Monaural Headphone Plug ALARM, RELAY, and 24 VAC Connector WiringCAT5 Cable Connecting a Relay Device Connecting Alarms Alarm Connections Accessing the IP Camera Using a WEB BrowserOperation Live Video Live Video page Icons Select a Stream Take a Snapshot Changing the Screen Layout Maximize the Viewing AreaOpen the Stream in a NEW Window Multiscreen View Settings Settings Page Menus System TAB General SettingsChanging the Device Name Restore ALL Camera Defaults Time SettingsReboot Camera Configuring the Camera Date and Time Settings Changing the Hostname Network TABGeneral Dhcp On SSL Dhcp Off Generate Certificate Request Generate Self-Signed Certificate SSH Imaging TAB Orientation Digital Processing Exposure Auto Exposure Auto Exposure Manual Exposure Manual Exposure Auto Day Night DAY NightManual Day Night Focus Auto Focus Manual Focus Tone MAP White Balance Auto White Balance Manual White Balance Select Preset Video Streams TAB Custom Configuration Image Rate ResolutionCompression Standards Bit Rate Profile Rate ControlGOP Structure Users Users and Groups TABCreating a New User Editing a User Deleting a User Groups Creating a New Group Editing a Group Deleting a Group General Settings Sources Creating an Alarm Event SourceEvents TAB Creating a System Event Source Editing an Event Source Creating a Timer Event SourceDeleting an Event Source Handlers Creating a Send Email Event Handler Creating a Write Jpeg to SD Card Event Handler Creating an Upload Jpeg to FTP Server Event Handler Editing an Event Handler Example Handler Filter SetupCreating an Open/Close Relay Event Handler Deleting an Event Handlers Help Menu Log Off Menu Electrical SpecificationsGeneral Mechanical Environmental Analytics RequirementsPhysical C2953M-A 5/09 Page Product Warranty and Return Information