Amcrest IP8M-T2699EW-AI UltraHD 4K (8MP) AI Outdoor User Manual

Amcrest IP8M-T2669EW-AI / IP8M-T2699EB-AI

8MP POE 4K AI Dome Camera

User Manual

Version 1.0.0

Revised October 1

, 2020

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Contents  
 
Installation Guide .................................................................................................................5 
MicroSD Card Installation .....................................................................................................6 
Camera Access Setup ...........................................................................................................6 
App Setup ............................................................................................................................7 
Desktop Access Setup.........................................................................................................11 
Operation and Interface .....................................................................................................13 
Playback .............................................................................................................................13 
Camera ..............................................................................................................................15 
Event ..................................................................................................................................33 
Storage...............................................................................................................................54 
Destination.........................................................................................................................56 
System ...............................................................................................................................60 
Information ........................................................................................................................64 
Alarm .................................................................................................................................66 
Logout ................................................................................................................................66 
Remote Web Access Setup .................................................................................................67 
Amcrest Cloud Desktop Setup ............................................................................................69 
Web Access Setup (AmcrestView.com) ..............................................................................69 
FAQs/Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................69 
Glossary of Terms ...............................................................................................................71 
FCC Statement ...................................................................................................................72 
IC Warning Statement ........................................................................................................73 
Appendix A: Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements ......................................................73

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Welcome           
Thank you for purchasing an Amcrest camera!  
  
This user manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your AI camera.           
Here you can find information about the camera’s features, functions, and information to aid in troubleshooting.           
           
Many of the setup and installation sections below have corresponding videos on YouTube           
To access the setup videos, please go to http://amcrest.com/videos           
           
For access to the quick start guide and other support information, go to http://amcrest.com/support           
To contact Amcrest support, please do one of the following:   
          
Visit http://amcrest.com/contacts   
           
Important Security Warning           
To keep your Amcrest camera secure and prevent unauthorized access, please make sure to follow the steps 
below:           
           
• Always make sure that your camera has the latest firmware as listed on   
www.amcrest.com/firmware           
• Never use the default password for your camera. Always ensure that your 
password is at least 810 characters long and   
contains a combination of   lowercase characters, uppercase characters as well as 
numbers.      
  
      
Important Safeguards and Warnings            
           
1．Electrical Safety           
All installation and operation should conform to your local electrical safety codes.            
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.           
We assume no liability or responsibility for any fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or installation.            
           
2．Transportation Security           
Heavy stress, violent vibrations, and excess moisture should not occur during transportation, storage, and 
installation of the device.           
           
3．Installation           
Handle the device with care. Keep the device right side up.      
Do not apply power to the camera before completing installation.   
Do not place objects on top of the camera.      
  
4．Repair Professionals            
All the examination and repair work should be done by qualified service engineers. We are not liable for any 
problems caused by unauthorized modifications or user-attempted repair.      
  

5．Environment

The camera should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, flammable materials, explosive

substances, etc.

This product should be transported, stored, and used only in the specified environments as stated above. Do not

aim the camera at a strong light source, as it may cause overexposure of the picture, and may affect the longevity

of the camera’s sensors.

Ensure that the camera is in a well-ventilated area to prevent overheating.

6. Operation and Maintenance

Do not touch the camera sensor or lens directly.

To clean dust or dirt from the lens, use an air blower or a microfiber cloth.

7. Accessories

Be sure to use only the accessories recommended by manufacturer.

Before installation, please open the package and check to ensure that all the components are present. Contact the

retailer that you purchased from, or Amcrest directly if anything is broken or missing in the package.

Features and Specifications

Overview

Amcrest provides an excellent digital surveillance product that can be useful to a wide variety of users. This camera

connects uses an internet connection to allow the user to access all its features. It is easy to use and can be viewed

on a computer via the built-in web user interface or on your smartphone using the Amcrest View Pro app.

This camera adopts a high-quality design to achieve high levels of reliability and security. It can be configured to

work locally, as well as on a network. This camera works using a POE connection and interfaces with most

networks through the Ethernet port of your router, POE injector or POE switch.

Features

This camera has the following features:

Network Access

The camera can be accessed remotely from a wide variety of internet connected devices, including PCs, Mac, iOS,

and Android devices.

Cloud Storage Functionality

Amcrest offers premium cloud storage options to enable long-term storage. Amcrest Cloud also allows the user to

easily locate and view recordings for playback from any internet connected computer or smartphone

(iOS/Android).

Advanced Network Protocol Support

This camera is UPnP compatible, and includes functionality for use with DDNS, and other protocols to allow remote

and local connection with a large variety of network hardware.

AI Features

This camera includes advanced IVS features such as tripwire and intrusion which help to increase the overall

efficiency and accuracy of the camera.

IMPORTANT: Due to specific hardware limitations within your camera it is important to note that these devices will

not be able to automatically pan/tilt or pivot in either the app or via the web UI on a computer. For this reason, it

is imperative to make sure to mount the cameras properly and position them as efficiently as you can to the areas

you wish to monitor. All positioning actions to the camera will have to be performed manually.

Installation Guide

To install the camera on a ceiling or wall, please reference the below diagram as well as the steps:

Note: Prior to installation, please ensure that the installation environment can support at least 3x the weight of the

camera and bracket.

To install the camera on a ceiling or wall, please reference the below diagram as well as the steps:

Note: Due to certain hardware limitations within your camera it is important to note that these devices will not be

able to automatically/remotely pan/tilt or pivot in either the app or via the web UI on a computer. For this reason,

it is imperative to make sure to mount the cameras properly and position them as efficiently as you can to the

areas you wish to monitor. All positioning actions to the camera will have to be performed manually.

To install the camera onto a wall, follow the steps below:

1.Place the installation sticker onto the mounting surface.

2.Drill bottom holes according to the installation position map and insert the included wall anchors into the holes.

If running wires through a wall/ceiling a 1” paddle bit can be used to drill the center portion of the sticker.

3.Use the included torx wrench to remove the security screw on the front of the casing. This will disassemble the

camera from its case.

4.Align the holes on the bottom installation bracket to the wall anchors on your mounting surface. Run the wiring

through the newly drilled hole or on the side of the camera keeping the camera and mounting bracket level with

the mounting surface.

5.Use a Phillips head screwdriver (not included) to secure the bottom bracket and camera to the mounting surface.

6.Place the top portion of the casing over the camera and installation bracket and use the included torx wrench to

tighten the security screw back onto the casing. Do not overtighten the security screw as it may not properly be

secured if overtightened.

MicroSD Card Installation

A microSD card can be used to store and view local recordings/snapshots. This camera requires a class 10 or above

microSD card formatted to FAT32 to function. The camera can handle a max of 256GB of microSD card storage.

1. Locate the Reset cover on the top of the camera. This area will provide access to the factory reset button as well

as the microSD card slot.

2. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the cover. If you are having trouble removing the cover, use the

provided torx wrench to remove the camera’s dome enclosure.

3. Locate the microSD card slot, and with the gold pins forward towards the lens, insert the microSD card into the

slot.

4. Gently press down until you hear a click. This click indicates the microSD card has been properly secured.

5. Place the cover back onto the camera and secure it to the camera using a Phillips head screwdriver. If you have

removed the dome enclosure, please the enclosure back onto the camera and secure it tightly with the torx

wrench.

Camera Access Setup

This section will provide information on how to setup and access your camera through the following methods:

• Local PC (Web User Interface (Web UI), Amcrest Surveillance Pro, etc.)

• Amcrest View Pro app

• Amcrest Surveillance Pro

• Amcrest Cloud

Default Username and Password

To login to the system for the first time, use one of the following default username/password combinations. Once

you have successfully logged in, it is highly recommended to change the password for security reasons.

Username: admin

Password: admin

Note: Logging in for the first time will prompt the user to change the password to the admin account.

How to Setup the Camera

To make your experience with your Amcrest camera easy and simple, we've provided multiple ways to set up,

view, and operate your camera depending on your needs. Please follow the instructions on this page to set up your

camera in the way that works best for you.

Setting up Your Camera for the First Time

If you are setting up your camera for the first time, or you are setting up your camera for mobile viewing. Using the

Amcrest Cloud app or Amcrest View app on your smartphone or tablet, you can view your camera live from

anywhere, and access features such as taking snapshots, creating recordings, and more.

For Configuring Advanced Settings on Your Camera

If you would like to configure your camera to enable advanced features such as motion direction, e-mail alerts,

FTP, image adjustments, scheduling and more.

For Cloud Storage and Playback

Amcrest Cloud is our optional cloud storage and playback service which allows you to access recorded footage

from any device. Amcrest Cloud offers both motion detection and continuous storage plans to fit your needs. For

more information on the Amcrest Cloud, please visit: https://amcrest.com/cloud/

For Quick Web Access to Your Cameras

AmcrestView.com is a web portal that allows you to view your cameras and recordings quickly and easily from

anywhere in the world using a web browser. Use AmcrestView.com if you need to simply check-in at a moment's

notice. If you would like to use AmcrestView.com.

App Setup

Amcrest cameras can be used on your mobile device using the following apps:

• Amcrest Cloud

• Amcrest View Pro

Both apps are free and available in the App Store and Google Play store. Please note, each app requires an iOS 6.0

or later version. Android will require a 3.0 or later version OS to run these apps.

For purposes of this guide, we will use iOS, though both apps. The App Interface may differ slightly from the

screenshots below as updates are released. Below, you will find instructions on how to set up your camera up on

the Amcrest cloud app as well as the Amcrest View Pro app.

Amcrest Cloud App Setup

Amcrest Cloud allows you to access your device from anywhere in the world. Please note, you will need an

Amcrest Cloud account to proceed with Amcrest Cloud app setup. You can register for a cloud account in the

Amcrest Cloud app or from the Amcrest Cloud website at amcrestcloud.com

• Please make sure your camera is plugged into a power source and your Ethernet cable is connected from the

camera to your router.

• Make sure your camera and mobile device are on the same network during setup.

• To ensure the camera connects to the cloud, a reboot of your camera is recommended. To add your camera

onto the Amcrest Cloud app, follow these steps:

1. Download and open the Amcrest Cloud app from the App Store or Play Store.

Note: Connect your mobile device to the same network that your camera is on.

2. Register for an Amcrest Cloud account. To register click on Sign Up and fill out the form to complete registration.

3. Tap on Add Camera

4. Give your camera a name (Ex. Garage, Living Room,

Kitchen, etc.) and tap Next to continue.

5. Scan the QR code on the back/side/bottom of

the camera or manually enter the camera’s serial

number into the Enter camera S/N (serial number)

field. Press Next to continue.

6. If you are adding a new camera that does not have

a set password the app will automatically detect that

a new camera is being added. Tap OK to proceed.

7. Set a new password for your camera. The password

must be between 8 to 32 characters long and contain

only letters and numbers. When you have finished

setting the password for your camera, enter the

password again in the Confirm Camera Password

section. Tap Next to continue.

8. Confirm and adjust any needed settings for your

camera. When all settings have been confirmed, tap

Finish.

For more information about the Amcrest Cloud app and its features, visit amcrest.com/support

Amcrest View Pro Setup

To add your PoE camera to the Amcrest View Pro app follow these steps:

The following steps will continue the app setup process for an Android phone and, though the iPhone version of

the app has slightly different steps, most of this process is identical and easy.

Download and install the Amcrest View Pro app for the App Store or Google Play Store.

Open the app on your mobile device and allow the app to load.

3. Tap “Start”.

4. Tap “POE Camera”.

5. Tap “P2P Connection”.

Note: IP/Domain/DDNS can be used to establish a

DDNS connection. For more information on how to

setup a DDNS connection, visit amcrest.com/support

6. Scan the QR code. The QR code can be found on

the serial tag along with a scannable barcode.

7. Create a name for the device and enter a username

and password. The default username and password

will be admin.

Tap “Start Live View”.

8. Update the default password for the device and

tap “Start Live View” to view the device.

For more information about Amcrest View Pro and its functionalities visit amcrest.com/support

Desktop Access Setup

The AI features associated with your camera are only accessible and customizable using the built-in web user

interface via a web browser.

This camera features the latest in JS technology which allows you to access your camera via a wide variety of web

browsers including, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari and other mainstream web browsers via your PC or Mac

computer. For more information on how to access your camera from your computer please refer to the

information below.

To access your camera from your computer you will need to first locate the camera’s IP address. To locate the

camera’s IP address is it highly recommended to download our free Amcrest IP Config Tool software. The Amcrest

IP Config Tool can be downloaded at the following web page: amcerest.com/downloads

In the All Downloads menu, click on IP Config Software to begin the free download. Once the download has

completed installing, locate the IP address associated with the device you would like to view in the browser.

Open a web browser and enter this IP address for your camera into browser and press Enter.

In the web user interface, enter the login credentials for your device. If this is the first time accessing the device,

the username and password will both be admin. Click on Login.

If this is the first-time logging into your device, you will be prompted to modify the password for your device. To

modify the password, enter the new password you would like to use in the New Password field and confirm. The

password used should be between 8 and 32 characters long with a combination of letters and numbers.

Click OK when and allow the stream to load.

Operation and Interface

This section will show you the basic operation and interfaces of the web user interface for your camera.

Live

By default, the interface opens on the Live tab. The live view tab allows the user to see a live video feed from the

camera. The live view tab has five main sections:

Section 1: These options allow the user quick access to the live view screen, playback, as well as to Amcrest Cloud.

Section 2: This section allows the user to switch between Main Stream and Sub Stream.

Section 3: This is the live view feed from the camera.

Section 4: This section allows the user to access setup options, alarms, and logout the interface.

Section 5: This option allows the user to take a snapshot of the live view screen.

Playback

The Playback tab allows the user to playback the camera’s recorded video. Please note, for a better experience it is

recommended to use a plugin based browser such as Internet Explorer or the Amcrest Google Chrome extension.

Below is a screenshot of the Playback tab:

This is the interface for the playback menu. There are 5 main sections:

Section 1: Allows the user to filter between video (.mp4) or snapshots (.jpg).

Section 2: Allows the user to playback events based on calendar dates. If events are detected via the microSD card

the days will be highlighted indicating recordings are available for that day.

Section 3: The File List option provides a list of all recorded file types reported on a specific day. The files

represented in the file list can be played back and downloaded from this menu.

Section 4: Once a recording is selected from the file list, use the play, and stop button to play or stop the

recording. An additional slider option will be displayed by hovering the mouse pointer over the playback interface.

Section 5: These options allow the user to filter between recording types such as, General, Motion, Alarm, or

Manual events. The “All” option will select all recording types in the interface.

Cloud Storage

The Cloud Storage tab allows the user quick access to the Amcrest Cloud website.

At this website (amcrestcloud.com) users can register for new accounts as well as view or modify existing accounts.

For more information on Amcrest Cloud visit: amcrest.com/cloud

Setup

The Setup tab allows the user to change different camera settings. Below is a screenshot of the setup tab:

There are 3 main sections to note in the Setup tab:

1. Menu Bar: Allows the user to switch between Configuration and Profile Management options.

2. Menu Items: Each menu option opens a different menu which allows the user to change between specific

settings configurations.

3. Menu Tab: Displays different tabs related to a selected menu option.

Camera

This menu tab allows the user to change different camera settings for video and to manage image profiles.

Configuration

The Configuration menu allows the user to configure image profiles for normal, day, and night usage.

Below is a screenshot of the Configuration menu:

Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Configuration tab in the Configuration menu item:

Picture

Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and

General.

Brightness: This slider is used to adjust playback and recorded video window brightness. The value ranges from 0

to 100. The default value is 50. The larger the number, the brighter the video is. When you input the value here,

the bright section and the dark section of the video will be adjusted accordingly. You can use this function when

the whole video is too dark or too bright. Please note the video may become hazy if the value is too high. The

recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

Contrast: This slider is used to adjust playback and recorded video window contrast. The value ranges from 0 to

100. The default value is 50. The larger the number is, the higher the contrast is. You can use this function when

the whole video brightness is OK, but the contrast is not correct. Please note the video may become hazy if the

value is too low. If this value is too high, the dark section may lack brightness while the bright section may

overexpose. The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

Saturation: This slider is used to adjust playback and recorded video window saturation. The value ranges from 0

to 100. The default value is 50. The larger the number, the stronger the color is. This value has no effect on the

general brightness of the whole video. The video color may become too strong if the value is too high. For the grey

part of the video, distortion may occur if the white balance is not accurate. Please note the video may not be clear

if the value is too low. The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

Sharpness: This slider is used to adjust the sharpness of the video. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The larger the

value is, the clearer the edges are and vice versa. Note: The higher the value, the higher likelihood of picture noise

occurring. The default value is 50 and the recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

Gamma: This slider is used to adjust the gamma of the video. The larger the number, the brighter the video is.

The default value is 50 and the recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

Mirror: This radio button allows the user to turn the mirroring feature on or off. Turning mirroring on will mirror

the picture.

Flip: This dropdown box allows the user to flip the video feed picture. Flipping the picture is recommended only if

the camera is mounted upside down.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the

settings, click the Save button.

Exposure

This menu allows the user to adjust exposure settings. Below is an explanation of the features listed in this menu.

Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and

General.

Anti-Flicker: These options allow the user to select what type of anti-flicker technology will be used for the video

feed. The three options are 50 Hz, 60 Hz, and Outdoor. The desired option should offset any flickering effect

caused by the electrical current used in the specific area.

Mode: This dropdown menu allows the user to modify certain exposure settings related to the device such as, gain

priority, shutter priority or setting a manual gain setting.

Auto: This setting allows the camera to automatically adjust exposure settings while in use.

gain First: This setting will maximize the gain for the ideal exposure. Low Noise Basically turns up the

ISO to the best setting without sacrificing exposure timing.

Shutter Priority: This setting will maximize the fastest shutter speed and will sacrifice the gain in

return.

Manual - This setting lets you select your shutter speed and have the gain adjust automatically.

Selecting customized range will let you both the shutter speed an adjust the gain manually.

Exposure Comp: Use this slider to adjust the exposure compensation. The values range from 0 – 100, 50 is default.

3D NR: Allows the user to enable or disable 3D noise reduction.

3D NR Level: This slider allows the user to specify the 3D Noise Reduction level. The value ranges from 1-100.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the

settings, click the Save button.

BLC Mode

This menu allows the user to adjust back light compensation settings. Below is an explanation of the features

provided in this menu.

Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and

General.

Mode: This dropdown menu allows the user to select different backlight compensation modes:

OFF: Disables BLC mode.

BLC: Backlight compensation: Default will use the whole image to balance the lighting settings, and

Customized will allow you to balance the lighting settings from the target area.

HLC: Highlight compensation is a feature that came out of necessity due to overexposure from strong

light sources like headlights or spotlights.

WDR: Wide Dynamic Range makes multiple scans of a scene to provide one balanced and unwashed

image that is clear for the user.

SSA: Automatically lowers the brightness of bright areas and increases the brightness of dark areas

according to environmental light in the area.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the

settings, click the Save button.

This menu allows the user to adjust white balance settings. Below is an explanation of the features provided in this

menu.

Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and

General.

Mode: This option allows the user to choose between different white balance modes.

Auto: Allows the camera to automatically adjust white balance settings while in use.

Sunny: Allows the camera to automatically adjust white balance settings in sunny or bright

conditions.

Night: Allows the camera to automatically adjust white balance settings in nighttime or dark

conditions.

Outdoor: Allows the camera to automatically adjust white balance settings while in outdoor (sunny

or dark environments.

Customized: Displays options that will allow the user to manually adjust specific red or blue values

related to white balance.

Regional Custom: Allows the user to select an area (region) on the live view screen in which white

balance will be most applicable.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the

settings, click the Save button.

Day & Night

This menu allows the user to adjust day and nighttime settings. Below is an explanation of the features provided in

this menu.

Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and

General.

Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select different Day & Night balance modes. The 3 options are Auto,

Color, and B&W.

Auto - Uses D&N Sensitivity setting to change between color mode and infrared and black and white

mode.

Color - Preset which allows the camera to compensate color in day or night profiles.

B&W - Sets the picture to black and white, however when illumination is too dark it switches on IR

mode.

Sensitivity: This option allows the user to change the Day/Night Sensitivity of the camera. The three options are

Low, Middle, and High. The higher the sensitivity, the quicker the camera will change into another mode

depending on the light levels.

Delay: This dropdown box allows the user to set a delay in seconds for how long it takes to switch between Day

and Night modes. The values range from 2 seconds to 10 seconds.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the

settings, click the Save button.

IR Light

This menu allows the user to set IR light settings. The IR light on your camera allows the device the ability to

activate night vision. Below is an explanation of the features provided in this menu.

Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and

Normal.

Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select whether to turn the IR light on or off.

Auto – Sets the IRs to automatically turn on or off based on Day & Night conditions.

Manual – Manually turns the IRs on.

Off – Manually turns the IR LEDs off. Please note, IR LEDs will not turn on at all when this option is

selected.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the

settings, click the Save button.

Profile Management

Below is a screenshot that shows the Profile Management tab in the Configuration menu:

Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Profile Management tab:

Profile Management: This set of radio buttons allow the user to set what basis the profile management settings

run on. There are 4 options: General, Full Time, Schedule, and Day/Night.

General: The system can automatically alternate between night and day based on the profiles for each.

Full Time: The system sticks to one profile the entire time it is running.

Schedule: allows the user to dictate which times of the day are designated for the day profile and the

night profile.

Day/Night: The system maintains one profile (Day or Night) for each mode set by the user.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the

settings, click the Save button.

Video

This section allows the user to change video settings for the camera’s video feed. There are 4 tabs in this menu

item: Video, Snapshot, Overlay, and Path.

Video

Below is a screenshot that shows the Video tab in the Video menu item:

Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Video tab in the Video menu item:

Encode Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select a compression protocol.

Smart Codec: This option allows the user to enable or disable the smart codec. Smart codec is a function in most

Amcrest cameras which aim to reduce bandwidth consumption without losing visible image quality by intelligently

increasing compression where it will not make a visible difference in the scene.

Resolution: This dropdown box allows the user to set the resolution. The system supports various resolutions and

they can be selected from this dropdown list.

Frame Rate (FPS): This dropdown box allows the user to select a frame rate. Frame rate settings are measured in

frames per second (FPS) and can range from 1f/s to 25f/s in PAL mode and 1f/s to 30f/s in NTSC mode.

Bit Rate Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select a bit rate type. The system supports two-bit rate types:

CBR and VBR. In VBR mode, video quality can be set.

Reference Bit Rate: This is the recommended bit rate value according to the resolution and frame rate selected.

Bit Rate: This dropdown box allows the user to select a bit rate.

Frame Interval: This field allows the user to set the P frame amount between two I frames. The value ranges from

1 to 150 seconds. Default value is 50. Recommended value is frame rate *2.

Watermark Settings: This function allows the user to verify if the video has been tampered with.

Watermark Character: This field allows the user to set the watermark’s text. The default string is Digital CCTV. The

maximum length is 85 characters. This string can only include numbers, characters, and underscores.

Sub Stream is a lower quality stream that allows the feed to take up less resources and bandwidth when

streaming. The Mainstream and the Sub Stream have the same fields. Sub Stream can be enabled by checking the

box next to Enable.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the

settings, click the Save button.

Snapshot

Below is a screenshot that shows the Snapshot tab in the Video menu item:

Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Snapshot tab in the Video menu item:

Snapshot Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select a snapshot mode. There are two snapshot modes:

General: Snapshots are taken as scheduled.

Event: Snapshots occur when a motion detection alarm or tampering alarm is triggered

Image Size: This dropdown box shows the image size. By default, the screenshot size is the same size as the video

feed’s resolution.

Quality: This dropdown box allows the user to select image quality. Quality is adjusted on a scale of

1-6 (Best).

Interval: This is to set snapshot frequency. The value ranges from 1 to 7 seconds. The maximum setting for a

customized interval is 3600s/picture.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the

settings, click the Save button.

Overlay

Below is a screenshot that shows the Overlay tab:

Privacy Masking

Privacy Masking allows the user to enable and disable up to 4 privacy masking blocks on the live view window. To

set a privacy mask, click one of the boxes in the live view window, and position or resize it as needed. To remove a

box, click on it, then click the delete button. To remove all privacy filter boxes, click the remove all button.

To remove all the settings applied in this menu, click Remove All. To delete a specific setting, select the setting you

wish to delete can click Delete. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen,

click on Refresh. To save the settings, click the Save button.

Channel Title

The Channel Title menu allows the user to enable, disable, and customize channel titles in the interface.

Enable – This radio button allows the user to enable the channel title. The channel title can be placed in different

areas of the interface by clicking the title on the interface and moving it with your mouse to a desired area.

Disable – This radio button is used to disable the channel title feature.

Input Channel Title: This field allows the user to customize the text in the channel title.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the

settings, click the Save button.

Time

The Time menu allows the user to enable and disable the time display in the interface.

Enable – This radio button allows the user to enable the time overlay. The time overlay can be placed in different

areas of the interface by clicking the overlay on the interface and moving it with your mouse to a desired area.

Disable – This radio button is used to disable the time overlay.

Display Day of the Week: This checkbox is used to allow the day of the week to be displayed in the time overlay.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the

settings, click the Save button.

Overlay

The Overlay menu allows the user to enable or disable the Amcrest overlay logo in the interface.

Enable – This radio button allows the user to enable the Amcrest Overlay. The logo can be placed in different areas

of the interface by clicking the overlay on the interface and moving it with your mouse to a desired area.

Disable – This radio button allows the user to disable the Amcrest Overlay.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the

settings, click the Save button.

Face Statistics

The Face Statistics menu allows the user to enable and disable the face detection statistics that were detected by

the camera. Please note, this option will be disabled by default until the face detection option has been manually

enabled by the user.

Enable – This radio button allows the user to enable the face detection statistics overlay. The Face Statistics

overlay can be placed in different areas of the interface by clicking the title on the interface and moving it with

your mouse to a desired area.

Disable – This radio button allows the user to disable the face detection statistics overlay.

Text Align – This dropdown menu allows the user to align the overlay text to the left or to the right of the overlay

box.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the

settings, click the Save button.

Audio

This menu allows the user to modify audio settings for the camera.

Below is a screenshot of the Audio menu:

Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Audio menu:

Main Stream: Sets the audio settings for the main stream:

Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable audio recording.

Encode Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select an audio format. By default, the camera will

be set to AAC encoding.

Sampling Frequency: This dropdown box allows the user to select a sampling frequency for the audio.

Sub Stream: Sets the audio settings for the sub stream:

Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable audio recording.

Encode Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select an audio format. By default, the camera will

be set to AAC encoding.

Sampling Frequency: This dropdown box allows the user to select a sampling frequency for the audio.

Audio in Device: This field allows the user to select what source to get audio from. The default is the camera’s

built-in mic. Alternatively, the line in mic can be selected.

Noise Filter: This dropdown box allows the user to enable or disable the audio noise filter function. This function

provides cleaner audio quality when enabled.

Microphone Volume: This slider allows the user to select the microphone volume. The value ranges from 0 to 100.

The default value is 50.

Speaker Volume: This slider allows the user to raise or lower the audio out volume. The value ranges from 0 to

100. The default value is 50.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

Network

This menu section allows the user to change network settings for the camera.

TCP/IP

The TCP/IP menu item has two tabs: TCP/IP and P2P.

TCP/IP

TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol and it is the language/protocol that allows

communication between internet connected devices, whether on a local network, or a on the Internet at large.

This screen allows for TCP/IP settings to be modified for the camera to establish a connection to the network.

Below is a screenshot of the TCP/IP settings tab:

Below is an explanation of the fields on the TCP/IP settings tab:

Host Name: This text field allows the user to change the host device name for the camera. This field supports a

maximum of 15 characters.

Ethernet Card: This dropdown box allows the user to select which internet access device to use. If the device is

connected to a wired connection and a wireless one at the same time, then this box will have options to pick either

of the connections. The Set as Default button allows the user to select one of the connection methods as the

default one.

Mode: Static vs DHCP: This radio button allows the user to choose between a static IP address, and a dynamic IP

address. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, and this enables the camera to automatically

obtain an IP address from another network device such as a server or more commonly, a router. When the DHCP

function is enabled, the user cannot modify the IP address, Subnet Mask, or Default Gateway, as these values are

obtained from the DHCP function. To view the current IP address, DHCP needs to be disabled. Note: When PPPoE

is enabled, modification of the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway becomes prohibited.

MAC Address: This field shows the camera’s MAC address, which is unique to this device. This number is read only

and is used to access a local area network (LAN).

IP Version: This dropdown allows the user to select the IP version. The two options are IPV4 and

IPV6.

IP Address: This field allows the user to enter a custom IP address.

Subnet Mask: This field allows the user to enter a custom subnet mask.

Default Gateway: This field allows the user to enter a custom default gateway.

Preferred DNS Server: This field allows the user to enter the preferred DNS server IP address.

Alternate DNS Server: This field allows the user to enter the alternate DNS server IP address.

Enable ARP/Ping to set IP Address Service: This checkbox allows the user to enable the ARP/Ping service to change

the IP address service. For more information on this feature, click the help button while on the TCP/IP settings tab.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

P2P

The P2P settings screen is where users can use a QR code to connect their smartphone or tablet to the camera.

This feature needs to be enabled for use with the Amcrest View app, Amcrest Cloud, or AmcrestView.com.

Below is a screenshot of the P2P settings tab:

Below is an explanation of the fields on the P2P settings tab:

Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable the P2P feature for the camera. This feature must be enabled for

the camera to connect to a smartphone or tablet via the Amcrest View app. It is enabled by default.

Status: This field displays the status of the P2P connection. Once the camera is connected to a device, this field

should display the word Online.

S/N: This field displays the Token ID for the camera. The Token ID can be used to manually enter the camera’s

information on a mobile or tablet device in case the QR code scanning feature cannot be used.

QR Code: This image is a Quick Response (QR) code. By scanning this image using the Amcrest View app, this

camera can establish a connection with the app.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

Connection

The Connection tab is where users can configure port connections.

Below is a screenshot of the Port settings tab:

Below is an explanation of the fields on the Connection settings tab:

Max Connections: This field allows the user to specify the maximum number of users that can be connected to the

camera at the same time. The maximum number of users the camera can support at one time is 20.

TCP Port: This field designates the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) port number. The default value is 37777.

UDP Port: This field designates the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port number. The default value is 37778.

HTTP Port: This field designates the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) port number. The default value is 80.

RTSP Port: This field designates the Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) port number. The default value is 554.

HTTPS: This field enables the use of the HTTPS protocol for accessing the camera.

HTTPS Port: This field designates the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) port number. The default value is

443.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

ONVIF

The ONVIF tab is where users can configure authentication via the ONVIF standard.

Below is a screenshot of the ONVIF settings tab:

To enable ONVIF, click the radio button next to Enable, and then click the Save button.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

DDNS

DDNS stands for Dynamic Domain Name Server. This technology is used to automatically update name servers in

real time to help the camera maintain a persistent address despite changes in location or configuration. What this

means is that even when the camera is restarted, moved, or reconfigured, it can keep the same IP address, thus

allowing remote users uninterrupted access to the camera, rather than having to request a new IP address to use

for remote access anytime a change is made.

To use this feature, users will need to setup an account with a DDNS service. The camera supports a variety of

DDNS services such as AMCRESTDDNS, NO-IP DDNS, CN99 DDNS, and Dyndns DDNS. Based on which service is

selected, different options may show on this screen. For purposes of this guide, AmcrestDDNS will be used.

AmcrestDDNS is a free DDNS service provided by Amcrest, and it must be renewed every year. A renewal reminder

email will be sent to the email entered in the username field below.

Below is a screenshot of the DDNS settings screen, configured to AmcrestDDNS:

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

IP Filter

This screen allows for the filtering of IP addresses, either blocking them, or granting them access to the camera.

This feature helps make the camera more secure by limiting remote access only to approved users. Below is a

screenshot of the IP Filter screen:

Below is an explanation of fields on the IP Filter settings screen:

Trusted Sites: This checkbox allows the user to enable the IP Filter feature for trusted sites.

Add IP/MAC: This button opens a popup that allows the user to add IP or MAC addresses to the trusted site list.

Note: When accessing the camera externally, please add the MAC address of the router on the PC end.

Remove All: This button allows the user to remove all sites from the trusted IP/MAC list.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

SMTP (Email)

This screen allows for the configuring of email settings to permit the camera to send emails when an alarm is

triggered.

Below is a screenshot of the email settings screen:

Below is an explanation of fields on the SMTP (Email) settings screen:

SMTP Server: SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. This field allows the user to enter the SMTP server

used by the email service.

Authentication: This dropdown box allows the user to select an encryption type. There are two types of email

encryption protocols that are available:

SSL: Secure Socket Layer

TLS: Transport Layer Security

Connection: This field allows the user to enter the port that corresponds to the selected SMTP server.

Username: This field allows the user to enter the SMTP username.

Password: This field allows the user to enter the password associated with the SMTP username.

Sender: This field allows the user to enter the sender email address. This email address will be the one that sends

out all emails pertaining to the alerts and alarm emails sent by the camera.

Title: This field allows the user to define the subject line of the email that is sent to the receivers.

Attachment: This checkbox allows a snapshot of the event to be attached to the email notification.

Recipients: This field allows the user to enter the receiver email address. These email addresses are the ones that

will receive any emails pertaining to alert and alarm emails sent by the camera. Up to 3 email addresses can be

entered in this field.

Keep Alive: This checkbox allows the user to enable a function to periodically check in with the SMTP server to

ensure it can connect correctly.

Update Period: This field allows the user to define, in minutes, how long the system should wait between sending

emails. This prevents multiple emails from being sent out.

Email Test: This button causes the system to automatically send out an email to test the connection is OK or not.

Prior to the email test, please save the email setup information.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

UPnP

UPnP stands for Universal Plug and Play, and it is a protocol used to easily connect devices to the internet. In the

case of this camera, it allows the camera to connect to the router in an easy manner to quickly allow for remote

access. Below is a screenshot of the UPnP settings screen:

Below is an explanation of fields on the UPnP settings screen:

Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable the UPnP function.

Mode: This dropdown menu allows the user to set UPnP modes:

Customized: Allows the user to set customized UPnP settings.

Reset Defaults: Resets the UPnP settings to default.

Router State: This field shows the UPnP status and has two options:

Mapping Failed: This means that UPnP mapping has failed.

Mapping Successful: This means that UPnP mapping has succeeded.

Port Mapping List: This table is used to show how the ports for each protocol listed below have been remapped by

the UPnP protocol.

The first column shows the checkboxes to enable the corresponding service on the table.

The second column shows the name of the services. To edit this, double click on the service line item.

The third column shows the name of the protocol used by that service. To edit this, click the pencil button in the

modify column for that line item.

The fourth column shows the Internal Port used by that service to establish communication from the router to the

camera. To edit this, click the pencil button in the modify column for that line item. o

The fifth column shows the External Port used by that service to establish communication from the router to the

internet. To edit this, click the pencil button in the modify column for that line item.

The sixth column shows the status of the protocol. If the protocol was mapped successfully, this field will say

“Mapping Succeeded”.

The seventh column allows the user to open a dialog box and edit the service’s information.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

HTTPS

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (https) is a combination of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) with the

Secure Socket Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol. This menu allows the user to enable and create

HTTPS certificates.

Below is a screenshot of this menu:

For more information on how to setup HTTPS in the web user interface visit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkjlaf-Iuso

Event

This menu section allows the user to change different settings for triggering events.

Video Detection

The video detection menu has two tabs: Motion Detect and Video Tamper.

Motion Detection

This tab allows the user to modify motion detection settings. Below is a screenshot of the Motion Detect tab:

Below is an explanation of the fields on the Motion Detection tab:

Enable: This checkbox enables motion detection for the camera.

Schedule: Clicking this button opens a weekly schedule that can be used to set times.

Click and drag to set motion detection for certain days of the week. Also, periods of motion detection can be set

for each day and enabled using the period settings on the bottom half of the screen. There are a total of 6 periods

that can be set.

Anti-Dither: This field allows the user to set the anti-dither time. The values in this field can range from 5 to 600

seconds. This time value controls how long the alarm signal lasts. Based on motion detection, a buzzer can go off, a

tour can begin, a snapshot can be taken, or the camera can begin recording.

For example, if the anti-dither time is set to 10 seconds, each alarm may last 10 seconds if the local alarm is

activated. During the process, if the system detects another local alarm signal at the fifth second, the buzzer, tour,

snapshot, record channel functions will begin another 10 seconds while the screen prompt, alarm upload, email

will not be activated again. After 10 seconds, if system detects another alarm signal, it can generate a new alarm

since the anti-dither time has expired.

Detection Area: Clicking this button opens a pop-up screen that can be used to set detection areas.

When the setup button is clicked, a live stream of the video is shown. The user can then set up to 4 regions, each

with their own region name, sensitivity (1-100), and threshold (1-100). Each region has a specific color, and the

region selector tool is displayed when the mouse is moved to the top of the screen.

Sensitivity is the amount of change required to increase the motion detected by a percentage. The lower

the sensitivity, the more movement is required to trigger an alarm.

Threshold is the level that the motion detection needs to reach to trigger an alarm. The lower the

threshold, the more likely that motion will trigger an alarm.

To designate a zone, click and drag the mouse over the area desired. When a colored box is displayed over the live

feed, that area is now enabled for motion detection.

After the motion detection zone is set, click the enter button to exit the motion detection screen.

Remember to click the save button on the motion detection settings screen, otherwise the motion detection zones

will not go into effect. Clicking the cancel button to leave the motion detection zone and will not save the zone

setup.

Record: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to record video when a motion detection alarm is

triggered.

Record Delay: This field specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and recording should be.

Relay Out: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to trigger a connected alarm (connected to the

alarm port on the back of the camera) when a motion detection alarm is triggered.

Alarm Delay: This field specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and Relay alarm

activation should be.

Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to send an email when a motion detection alarm

is triggered.

Snapshot: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to take a snapshot when a motion detection alarm

is triggered.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

Video Tamper

This tab allows the user to modify video tamper settings. Below is a screenshot of the Video Tamper tab:

Below is an explanation of the fields on the Video Tamper tab:

Enable: This checkbox enables a video tamper alarm for the camera.

Schedule: Clicking this button opens a weekly schedule that can be used to set times.

Click and drag to set video tampering for certain days of the week. Also, periods of video tampering can be set for

each day and enabled using the period settings on the bottom half of the screen. There are a total of 6 periods that

can be set.

Record: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to record video when a video tampering alarm is

triggered.

Record Delay: This field specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and recording should be.

Relay Out: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to trigger a connected alarm (connected to the

alarm port on the back of the camera) when a video tamper alarm is triggered.

Alarm Delay: This field specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and Relay alarm

activation should be.

Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to send an email when a video tampering alarm is

triggered.

Snapshot: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to take a snapshot when a video tampering alarm is

triggered.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

Audio Detection

This menu allows the user to modify audio detection settings. Below is a screenshot of the Audio Detection screen:

Below is an explanation of the fields on the Audio Detection tab:

Enable: This checkbox enables an audio detection alarm for the camera. Enable Intensity Change: This checkbox

enables intensity change for the camera audio. o Sensitivity is the amount of change required to increase the audio

detected by a percentage. The lower the sensitivity, the more audio variance is required to trigger an alarm.

Enable Intensity Change: This checkbox enables the user to adjust sensitivity and threshold settings for audio

detection.

Sensitivity: The higher the sensitivity, the more likely that audio will trigger an alarm.

Threshold: The lower the threshold, the more likely that audio will trigger an alarm.

Schedule: Clicking this button opens a weekly schedule that can be used to set times.

Click and drag to set audio tampering for certain days of the week. Also, periods of audio detection can be set for

each day and enabled using the period settings on the bottom half of the screen. There are a total of 6 periods that

can be set. 93.

Anti-Dither: This field allows the user to set the anti-dither time. The values in this field can range from 5 to 600

seconds. This time value controls how long the alarm signal lasts. Based on audio detection, a buzzer can go off, a

tour can begin, PTZ can be activated, a snapshot can be taken, or the camera can begin recording.

For example, if the anti-dither time is set to 10 seconds, each alarm may last 10 seconds if the local alarm is

activated. During the process, if the system detects another local alarm signal at the fifth second, the buzzer, tour,

PTZ activation, snapshot, record channel functions will begin another 10 seconds while the screen prompt, alarm

upload, email will not be activated again. After 10 seconds, if system detects another alarm signal, it can generate

a new alarm since the anti-dither time has expired.

Record: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to record video when an audio detection alarm is

triggered.

Record Delay: This field specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and recording should be.

Relay Out: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to trigger a connected alarm (connected to the

alarm port on the back of the camera) when a motion detection alarm is triggered.

Alarm Delay: This field specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and Relay alarm

activation should be.

Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to send an email when an audio detection alarm is

triggered.

Snapshot: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to take a snapshot when an audio detection alarm is

triggered.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

Smart Plan

A smart plan acts as the “master switch” for all AI features available in your camera.

Below is a screenshot of the Smart Plan menu:

To refresh the menu to its original format, click the Refresh button. To save a smart plan to your camera, click the

Save button.

Face Detection

Face Detection is typically used in conjunction with an AI NVR, however, can be used independently to detect

faces. Please note, face detection cannot be used simultaneously with IVS rules. Make sure the Face Detection

option is enabled properly in the Smart Plan menu before configuring any face detection settings.

Below is a screenshot of the Face Detection menu:

Below is a description of the options in this menu:

Enable: This checkbox is used to enable face detection.

OSD: This checkbox is used to enable face detection OSD information in the face statistics overlay.

Schedule: Allows the user to set a schedule in which face detection will be triggered.

Face Enhancement: This checkbox is used to enhance the accuracy of a detected face image.

Record: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to record video when an IVS event is triggered.

Record Delay: This field specifies, in seconds, how long the delay between IVS events should be. The default is 10

seconds however this can be modified between 10~300 seconds.

Relay-Out: This checkbox allows the user to enable a third-party external alarm if one is connected to the dongle

wires on the device.

Alarm Delay: This field specifies, in seconds, how long the delay between IVS events will be in relation to a

connected external alarm. The default is 10 seconds however this can be modified between 10~300 seconds.

Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to send an email when an IVS event is triggered.

Snapshot: This checkbox allows a snapshot of the IVS event to be sent via Email when triggered.

Snap Face Image: This dropdown menu allows the user to select different snapshot options:

One-inch Photo: A 1-inch snapshot of the face will be sent.

Face: An image of only the face will be sent.

ivs. Customize: A customized version of the snapshot will be sent.

Snap Mode: This dropdown menu allows the user to select different snapshot mode options:

Instant Snap: Sends a lower quality image of the snapshot the moment it occurs.

Optimized Snap: A higher quality image of the snapshot. There will be a short delay fur to the

optimization of the image.

Quality Priority: Sets priority of higher quality snapshots to be sent.

Advanced: This menu allows the user to set advanced face detection options:

Snap Angle Filter: Use this slider to increase or decrease the efficiency of the side of a face to be

detected. The sensitivity for this option will be set to the highest level (90), however, can be adjusted

between 1~90.

Snapshot Sensitivity: Use this slider to increase or decrease the sensitivity of the camera to detect and

send a facial snapshot. Please note, the higher the sensitivity is, the more snapshots will be triggered. The

default snapshot sensitivity will be set to 80, however, it can be adjusted between 0~100.

Quality Threshold: Click on the checkbox to set a quality threshold for the snapshot. Once enabled, use

this slider to increase or decrease the threshold quality of the snapshot. The default threshold will be set

to 70, however, it can be adjusted between 1~100.

Duration Optimal: This option allows the user to set, in seconds, the optimal time in which a snapshot will

be sent. The default duration is set to 10 seconds, however, can be adjusted between 1~300 seconds.

Detect Region: This option is used to set a face detection area. The area will be full screen by default.

Clear: This option is used to clear any face detection areas currently set.

Exclude Region: This option is used to set an area in which the face detection rule will not apply.

Clear: This option is used to clear any excluded face detection areas.

Target Filter: This option allows the user to set a maximum and minimum size of the target area. By default, this

option will be set to the max resolution, however, it can be manually adjusted.

Draw Target: Allows the user to set a target area on the live monitor screen.

Clear: Clears the modified target area to draw the target area on the live monitoring screen.

Pixel Counter: Used to measure and set the number of pixels in the target area on the live monitoring screen.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

Using Face Detection

Face detection is a tool used to detect

1. Click Enable to enable face detection.

2. Click Setup to set a schedule, set your periods (if any) and click Save to continue.

Note: If needed, click on the Enable Face Enhancement checkbox to enhance the accuracy of the face detection

image.

3. Enable the Record checkbox to record the event.

4. Check the Send Email and Snapshot checkboxes if you would like a snapshot of the event emailed to you. A valid

Email address must be established in the device prior to enabling this setting. For more information on setting up

email alerts, please visit amcrest.com/support.

Note: If needed, click on the Enable Face Exposure checkbox to automatically increase, or decrease the

exposure of the image once a face is detected.

5. This is not necessary however, to exclude a specific area on the interface from being able to detect faces, click

on the Exclude Region button then draw the excluded area on the interface. Click Save to save the settings to your

camera.

IVS

IVS stands for stands for intelligent video system analytics and is the basis for all the AI rules associated with your

camera. The IVS menu allows the user to customize and set IVS rules which allows the camera to produce general

behavior analytics and reporting directly from the web user interface.

Below is a screenshot of the IVS menu:

Setting an IVS Rule

All IVS rules can only be set and/or modified using the web user interface. They cannot be set using the Amcrest

View Pro app or any other platforms associated with your device. For more information on setting IVS rule, refer to

the information below.

1. Ensure a Smart Plan has been activated in the Smart Plan menu for IVS.

2. Access the IVS menu and click on the Add ( ) icon to begin customizing IVS rules.

3. Use the dropdown menu in the Rule Type column to select which IVS rule you want to use.

Tripwire

Tripwire allows the camera to trigger an event if an object, such as a human or vehicle, crosses the set tripwire

line. Below is a screenshot of the Tripwire menu:

Below is a description of the features in this menu:

No.: Provides the order in which the IVS rules will be displayed in the menu.

Name: Allows the user to customize a name for their rule. Double click the name in the Rule column to modify.

Rule Type: This dropdown menu allows the user to select an IVS rule type (Tripwire or Intrusion).

Schedule: Allows the user to set a schedule in which the IVS rule will be triggered.

Direction: This dropdown menu allows the user to set which direction the object will be going for the tripwire to

be triggered. It can be set left, right, or in both directions (A<->B).

Object filter: The object filter checkboxes allow the camera to be triggered only when a specific object, such as a

human or car, is detected by the camera. Both effective object checkboxes can be activated at the same time.

Human: This checkbox allows the camera to be triggered only when a human figure is detected.

Motor Vehicle: This checkbox allows the camera to be triggered only when a vehicle has been detected.

Record: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to record video when an IVS event is triggered.

Record Delay: This field specifies, in seconds, how long the delay between IVS events should be. The default is 10

seconds however this can be modified between 10~300 seconds.

Relay Out: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to trigger a connected alarm (connected to the

alarm port on the back of the camera) when a motion detection alarm is triggered.

Alarm Delay: This field specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and Relay alarm

activation should be.

Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to send an email when an IVS event is triggered.

Snapshot: This checkbox allows a snapshot of the IVS event to be sent via Email when triggered.

Draw Rule: This option allows the user to use their mouse to customize (draw) a rule/area on the screen. This will

be the area or line in which an IVS rule will be triggered.

Clear: This option is used to clear the drawn rule set on the live monitor screen.

Target filter: Sets a maximum and minimum size in which an event will be triggered.

Clear: Clears the modified target area to draw the target area on the live monitoring screen.

Draw Target: Allows the user to set a target area on the live monitor screen. An IVS event will not occur outside

the target box.

Pixel Counter: Used to measure and set the number of pixels in the target area on the live monitoring screen.

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

Setting a Tripwire

1. Select Tripwire from the Rule Type drop down menu. Set a name for the rule by double clicking the mouse over

the Name of the rule.

2. Click on Setup to set a schedule, set your periods (if any) and click Save to continue.

3. In the Direction menu, choose which direction the object will be going for the tripwire to be triggered.

4. Enable the Record checkbox to record the event.

5. Check the Send Email and Snapshot checkboxes if you would like a snapshot of the event emailed to you. A valid

Email address must be established in the camera prior to enabling this setting.

6. Click the Draw Rule option and use your mouse to draw the rule on the live monitoring screen. Once the rule

has been drawn click the monitoring screen to finish setting the rule. The drawn line will turn blue/green when

set depending on the browser you are using.

Note: The target filtering and pixel counter can be used to refine the set rule however for optimal experience it is

highly recommended to leave these settings as default

To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save

the settings, click the Save button.

Intrusion

Intrusion allows the camera to trigger an event if an object, such as a human or vehicle, appears or crosses a set

intrusion area set by the user. Below is a screenshot of the Intrusion menu:

Below is a description of the features in this menu:

No.: Provides the order in which the IVS rules will be displayed in the menu.

Name: Allows the user to customize a name for their rule. Double click the name in the Rule column to modify.

Rule Type: This dropdown menu allows the user to select an IVS rule type (Tripwire or Intrusion).

Schedule: Allows the user to set a schedule in which the IVS rule will be triggered.

Action: These checkboxes allow the user to choose a parameter filter that will activate a trigger if an object were

to cross or appear in the set intrusion area.

Cross: The rule will trigger when a target enters or exits the area.

Appears: The rule will trigger when a target appears inside the area.

Direction: This dropdown menu allows the user to choose whether the rule will be triggered if an object enters,

exits, or enters & exits a set line or area.