1.2 About the “Live” page
Note
SW175/SW174W/SW172/ST165/ST162 do not support MPEG-4.
[select language] pull-down menu
The camera’s display language can be selected. The default language can be set in the [Language] in the [Basic] settings. (→10.1 Configure the basic settings [Basic])
[Setup] button*1
Displays the setup menu. The button will turn green and the setup menu will be displayed.
[Live] button
Display the “Live” page. The button will turn green and the “Live” page will be displayed.
[Multi-screen] buttons
Images from multiple cameras can be displayed on a multi-screen by registering cameras on the setup menu. (→1.3 Monitor images from multiple cameras)
[Compression] buttons
[H.264]/[MPEG-4] button: The letters “H.264” (or “MPEG-4”) on the button will turn green and an H.264 (or MPEG-4) image will be displayed. When “On” is selected for “H.264 transmission” (or “MPEG-4 transmission”) of “H.264(1)”, “H.264(2)” (or “MPEG-4(1)”, “MPEG-4(2)”), the [H.264] (or [MPEG-4]) button will be displayed. (→H.264(1)/H.264(2), MPEG-4(1) / MPEG-4(2))
[JPEG] button: The letters “JPEG” on the button will turn green and JPEG image will be displayed.
[Stream] buttons
These buttons will be displayed only when an H.264 (or MPEG-4) image is displayed.
[1] button: The letter “1” will turn green and images in the main area will be displayed in accordance with the setting of “H.264(1)” (or “MPEG-4(1)”). (→H.264(1)/H.264(2), MPEG-4(1) / MPEG-4(2))
[2] button: The letter “2” will turn green and images in the main area will be displayed in accordance with the setting of “H.264(2)” (or “MPEG-4(2)”). (→H.264(1)/H.264(2), MPEG-4(1) / MPEG-4(2))
[Image capture size] buttons
These buttons will be displayed only when a JPEG image is displayed.
[VGA]
The letters “VGA” will turn green and images in the main area will be displayed in VGA size.
[QVGA]
The letters “QVGA” will turn green and images in the main area will be displayed in QVGA size.
[640x360]
The letters “640x360” will turn green and images in the main area will be displayed in 640 x 360 (pixels).
[320x180]
The letters “320x180” will turn green and images in the main area will be displayed in 320 x 180 (pixels).
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[1280x960]
The letters “1280x960” will turn green and images in the main area will be displayed in 1280 x 960 (pixels).
[1280x720]
The letters “1280x720” will turn green and images in the main area will be displayed in 1280 x 720 (pixels).
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[800x600]
The letters “800x600” will turn green and images in the main area will be displayed in 800 x 600 (pixels).
Note
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The buttons [VGA], [QVGA] and [1280x960] are displayed only when “4:3”*2 or “4:3 (VGA)”*3 is selected for “Aspect ratio”.
The buttons [640x360], [320x180] and [1280x720] are displayed only when “16:9” is selected for “Aspect ratio”.
When “1280x960” or “1280x720” is selected for the image capture size, it may become smaller than the actual size depending on the window size of the web browser.
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The buttons [VGA], [QVGA] and [800x600] are displayed only when “4:3” is selected for “Aspect ratio”.
The buttons [640x360] and [320x180] are displayed only when “16:9” is selected for “Aspect ratio”.
[Image quality] buttons
These buttons will be displayed only when a JPEG image is displayed.
[1] button: Images in the main area will be displayed in accordance with the setting for “Quality1” of “Image quality setting”. (→11.2 Configure the settings relating to JPEG images [JPEG/H.264] (or [JPEG/MPEG-4]))
[2] button: Images in the main area will be displayed in accordance with the setting for “Quality2” of “Image quality setting”. (→11.2 Configure the settings relating to JPEG images [JPEG/H.264] (or [JPEG/MPEG-4]))
[AUX] buttons*4
These buttons will be displayed only when “AUX output” is selected for “Terminal 3” of “Alarm” on the setup menu. (→Alarm)
[Open] button: The letters “Open” on the button will turn green and the status of AUX connector will be open.
[Close] button: The letters “Close” on the button will turn green and the status of the AUX connector will be closed.
Note
The names of “AUX”, “Open” and “Close” can be changed. (→13.6 Change the AUX name [Alarm])
[Rec. on SD] button*4
This button will be displayed only when “Manual” is selected for “Save trigger” on the setup menu. (→Common)
Click this button to manually record images on the SD memory card. Refer to Section 3 Record images on the SD memory card manually (SW396/SW395/SC386/SC385/SC384/SW175/SW172/ST165/ST162) for descriptions of how to manually record images on the SD memory card.
[Log] button*1
[List] button will be displayed only when “On” is selected for “Save logs” on the setup menu. (→Alarm)
When this button is clicked, the log list will be displayed and images saved on the SD memory card can be played.
Refer to Section 6 Display the log list (SW396/SW395/SC386/SC385/SC384/SW175/SW172/ST165/ST162) for further information about the log list and for how to play images on the SD memory card.
[Zoom] buttons*4
: Click this button to adjust the zoom ratio to the “Wide” side.
: Click this button to set the zoom ratio to x1.0.
: Click this button to adjust the zoom ratio to the “Tele” side.
[Focus] buttons*4
: Click this button to adjust the focus automatically.
: Click this button to adjust the focus to the “Near” side.
: Click this button to adjust the focus to the “Far” side.
Note
When shooting the following place or the following subjects, focus may not be adjusted automatically. Adjust the focus manually.
Shiny or strongly reflective subject
Subject through the glass with dew or smudge
Two subjects whose distances from the camera are different
Less contrast subject (e.g. white wall)
Horizontal-striped subject such as a window blind
Inclined subject
Dark subject
[Auto mode]*4
Select an operation from the pull-down menu and click the [Start] button. The selected operation will start.
Click the [Stop] button to stop the operation.
The selected operation will stop when the camera (panning/tilting/zooming/focusing) is operated or when an action that is to be taken according to the settings for “Self return” (→[Self return time]) or for “Camera action on alarm” (→Camera action on alarm) starts.
Auto track : Automatically tracks objects in the shooting area.
Note
The auto track function works only when the size of the object is larger than 1/300 of the main area and also the contrast ratio between the object and the background is more than 5%.
The auto track function of this camera is the simplified function that tracks a moving object in the shooting area. It may be impossible to track a moving object in the following cases.
When there are multiple moving objects in the shooting area
When the contrast ratio between a moving object and the background is almost none
When an object moves quickly
When a moving object is too small or too big
When the shooting area is dark
When there is a flicker in the shooting area
When the zoom ratio is set to the “Tele” side, it may be difficult to obtain accuracy with the auto tracking function. It is recommended to use the auto tracking function with setting the zoom ratio to the “Wide” side.
Auto track : Automatically tracks objects in the shooting area.
Note
With the Auto track feature, objects moving in the screen are picked out and automatically tracked.
In the following situations, targets may not be able to be tracked, or false detections may occur.
when there is little contrast between the subject and the background
when the dome is dirty or wet
when there are large changes to the lighting intensity
when there are many moving objects other than the subject
when there is a change to the axis of the camera’s lens
when the subject moves directly underneath the camera
when there is harsh flickering
when there are reflections from light entering the dome due to reflections from a window or road, or from a backlight
when the target is hidden behind a utility pole or other objects
when the subject passes by other moving objects
when the target moves too fast or too slow
when the camera is shaking
When the zoom ratio is set to the “Tele” side, it may be difficult to obtain accuracy with the auto tracking function. It is recommended to use the auto tracking function with setting the zoom ratio to the “Wide” side.
Auto pan : Automatically pans between the start position and the end position set in advance (→11.6.5 Configure the settings relating to the auto pan function (“Auto pan” setup menu) (SW396/SW395/SC386/SC385/SC384)).
Even when the camera is operated for zooming or focusing, the camera continues panning.
(However, panning will stop when the zoom button (x1) is clicked.)
Preset sequence : Automatically moves to the preset positions (→11.6.4 Configure the settings relating to the preset positions (“Preset position” setup menu)) orderly (start from the lowest preset position number).
360 map-shot : Moves 45° horizontally at a time and repeats 8 times to shoot images of each 45° position (45° x 8 = 360°), and then displays 8 thumbnail images of each 45° position (45° x 8 = 360°) on a newly opened window. When a thumbnail image is clicked, the camera moves to the respective position and live images will be displayed on the “Live” page.
Preset map-shot: Eight thumbnail images of the preset position 1-8 (→11.6.4 Configure the settings relating to the preset positions (“Preset position” setup menu)) will be displayed orderly on a newly displayed window. When a thumbnail image is clicked, the camera moves to the respective position and live images will be displayed on the “Live” page.
Note
Do not operate the browser until all the thumbnail images are displayed and the camera returns to the original position (where the camera was when “360 map-shot” or “Preset map-shot” was carried out).
When “360 map-shot” is carried out while the camera is moving (panning/tilting), images captured while panning/tilting may be displayed as the thumbnail display. In this case, stop the current operation and carry out “360 map-shot” again.
When “Preset map-shot” is carried out with an unregistered preset position (among preset position 1-8), the thumbnail image of the preset position before the unregistered preset position will be displayed.
In this case, the camera will not move when the thumbnail image is clicked.
The camera will not always return to the exactly same position where it was before “360 map-shot” or “Preset map-shot” was carried out. (It may sometimes be slightly different.)
The window on which the thumbnail images are displayed will close when clicking the following buttons that can switch the camera channel or reload images: [Live], [Multi-screen], [H.264], [MPEG-4], [JPEG], [Stream], [Image capture size], [Image quality], [Setup].
To display the thumbnail images again, carry out “360 map-shot” or “Preset map-shot” again.
Patrol 1-4 : Performs patrols 1-4 that were set in advance. (→11.6.6 Configure the settings relating to patrol (“Patrol” setup menu) (SW396/SC386))
Control pad/buttons*4
: Left-click on the control pad to adjust the horizontal/vertical position of the camera (panning/tilting). Panning/tilting speed will be faster if a clicked point gets farther from the center point of the control pad.
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It is also possible to pan/tilt the camera by dragging the mouse.
Zoom and focus can be adjusted by right-clicking. When an upper/lower area of the control pad is right-clicked, the displayed image will be zoomed in/out on. When a left/right area is right-clicked, the focus will be adjusted to the Near/Far side.
Zoom can also be adjusted using the mouse wheel.
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It is also possible to pan/tilt the camera by dragging the mouse.
Zoom can be adjusted by right-clicking. When an upper/lower area of the control pad is right-clicked, the displayed image will be zoomed in/out on.
Zoom can also be adjusted using the mouse wheel.
[Brightness] buttons*4
Available range: 0 - 255
button: The displayed image will be darker.
button: The adjusted brightness will return to the default brightness (64).
button: Image will be brighter.
[Preset]*4
Select a preset position from the pull-down menu and click the [Go] button. The camera will move to the selected preset position (→11.6.4 Configure the settings relating to the preset positions (“Preset position” setup menu)). “H” next to the preset position number indicates the home position. When “Home position” is selected, the camera will move to the home position. (→[Home position]) When “Preset ID” is registered for a preset position, the registered preset ID will be displayed next to the preset position number.
Camera title
The camera title entered for “Camera title” on the [Basic] tab will be displayed. (→10.1 Configure the basic settings [Basic])
Alarm occurrence indication button*4
This button will be displayed and will blink when an alarm has occurred. When this button is clicked, the alarm output terminal will be reset and this button will disappear. (→Section 4 Action at an alarm occurrence)
Full screen button
Images will be displayed on a full screen. To return to the “Live” page, press the [Esc] key. The aspect ratio of displayed images will be adjusted in accordance with the monitor.
Snap shot button
Click this button to take a picture (a still picture). The picture will be displayed on a newly opened window. When right-clicking on the displayed image, the pop-up menu will be displayed. It is possible to save the image on the PC by selecting “Save” from the displayed pop-up menu.
When “Print” is selected, printer output is enabled.
Note
The following setting may be necessary when using Windows 7 or Windows Vista.
Click “Internet Options” on the Tools menu of Internet Explorer, and then click the [Security] tab. Select “Trusted Sites”, and click “Sites”. Register the camera address on the “Website” in the “Trusted Sites” window.
Mic input button*5
Turns on/off the audio reception (hear audio from the camera on a PC). This button will be displayed only when “Mic input”, “Interactive(Full-duplex)” or “Interactive(Half-duplex)” is selected for “Audio transmission/reception” on the setup menu. (→11.7 Configure the settings relating to audio [Audio])
When this button is clicked, the button will turn into the button and audio from the camera will not be heard.
Audio volume can be adjusted (Low/ Middle/ High) by moving the volume cursor .
Audio output button*5
Turns on/off the audio transmission (play audio from the PC on the unit speaker). This button will be displayed only when “Audio output”, “Interactive(Full-duplex)” or “Interactive(Half-duplex)” is selected for “Audio transmission/reception” on the setup menu. (→11.7 Configure the settings relating to audio [Audio])
The button will blink during the audio transmission.
When this button is clicked, the button will turn into the button and audio from the PC will not be heard.
Audio output volume can be adjusted (Low/Middle/High) by moving the volume cursor .
Note
When a user is using the audio transmission function with “Interactive(Half-duplex)” selected, the receiver button and the transmission button will be inoperable for the other users. When “Interactive(Full-duplex)” is selected, the transmission button is inoperable for other users.
Possible duration of audio transmission is up to 5 minutes per transmission. When 5 minutes have passed, the audio transmission will automatically stop. To turn the audio transmission function on, click the [Audio output] button again.
When the camera is restarted, the adjusted volume level (for both the audio transmission and reception) will return to the level that had been set on the [Audio] tab on the setup menu. (→11.7 Configure the settings relating to audio [Audio])
Actual volume level will change in three steps even though the volume cursor can be adjusted minutely.
SD recording status indicator
The status of the SD recording can be checked with this indicator.
When the SD recording starts, the SD recording status indicator will light red. It will go off when the SD recording stops.
This indicator will be displayed when “Manual” or “Schedule” is selected for “Save trigger” on the setup menu. (→10.2 Configure the settings relating to the SD memory card [SD memory card] (SW396/SW395/SC386/SC385/SC384/SW175/SW172/ST165/ST162))
Main area*4
Images from the camera will be displayed in this area.
The current time and date will be displayed according to the settings configured for “Time display format” and “Date/time display format”. (→[Time display format])
In addition, when being adjusted, the status of brightness (→[Brightness status display]), panning/tilting degree and the zoom ratio display (→[Pan-Tilt degree/Zoom ratio display] ), camera position (→[Camera position display] ), and the preset ID (→[Preset ID]) will be displayed as well as the characters configured for “Camera title on screen” (→[Camera title on screen (0-9, A-Z)]). The number of lines for the display is 3 when using SW396/SW395/SC386/SC385, 2 when using SC384/SW175/SW174W/SW172/ST165/ST162.
Click a desired point in the main area on the “Live” page that is to be the center of the angle of view. The camera moves to adjust the position in order to set the clicked point as the center.
When selecting an area in the main area by dragging the mouse, the selected area will be located at the center of the main area. In this case, the zoom ratio will be adjusted automatically.
Zoom can be adjusted using the mouse wheel.
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When the main area of the “Live” page is right-clicked, “Auto track” starts for the clicked object. Depending on the targeted object or its surroundings, “Auto track” may not perform normally.
Note
When operated by a lower access level user, images displayed on the screen may be changed temporarily. This does not affect operation of the camera.
When the displayed image is being zoomed in more than 18x /36x , the clicked point may not always be located at the center of the main area.
When the mouse is dragged to move the camera beyond its operable range, the camera will move to the requested direction and will stop at the end of the operable range. Then, the zoom ratio of the displayed image will automatically be adjusted.
Depending on the PC in use, screen tearing* may occur when the shooting scene drastically changes due to the GDI restrictions of the OS.
*A phenomenon in which portions of the screen are displayed out of alignment.
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The clicked point may not always be located at the center of the main area.
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Only operable by users whose access level is “1. Administrator”.
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*4
Only operable by users whose access level is “1. Administrator” or “2. Camera control” when “On” is selected for “User auth.” (→15.1 Configure the settings relating to the user authentication [User auth.])
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Operable by users who belong to the access level selected for “Permission level of audio trans./recep.” on the [Audio] tab of the “Image/Audio” page. Refer to 11.7 Configure the settings relating to audio [Audio] for further information about the “Permission level of audio trans./recep.”.