1.1.2 About the “Live” page
Note
The buttons and setting items displayed on the “Live” page can be changed depending on the user rights of the accessing user. You can set the user right settings from “User auth.” under “User mng.”. (→2.8.1 Configure the settings relating to the user authentication [User auth.])
[select language] pull-down-menu
The camera’s display language can be selected. The default language can be set in the [Menu language] in the [Basic] settings. (→2.4.1 Configure the basic settings [Basic])
[Login] button
This button is displayed when “User auth.” is “On” and a person other than the administrator logs in, or when “User auth.” is “Off” and “Guest User” is set to “Use”. (→2.8.1 Configure the settings relating to the user authentication [User auth.])
Even in the above case, the [Login] button will not be displayed if “Host auth.” is set to “On”, and the camera browser is opened from a host with administrator rights.
If login fails, close all the browsers, open the “Live” page and login once again.
[Setup] button*1
Displays the setup menu.
[Live view] pull-down menu
You can select and switch to the image to be displayed in the main area from the following:
Stream(1)/Stream(2)/Stream(3)/Stream(4)/JPEG(1)/JPEG(2)/JPEG(3)/Multi-screen
The image in the main area is displayed based on the contents set in Stream(1) – (4) (→Stream(1)/Stream(2)/Stream(3)/Stream(4)), JPEG(1) – (3) (→JPEG), or Multi-screen (→2.6 Configure the multi-screen settings [Multi-screen]).
Also the first stream displayed when you accessed the camera can be set from “Initial display stream” of the [Image] tab. For “Multi-screen”, you can set the “Initial display” in the [Multi-screen] tab.
Note
When “2048×1536”, “1920×1080”, “1280×960” or “1280×720” is selected for the image capture size, it may become smaller than the actual size depending on the window size of the web browser.
Stream information display
Displays the setup for stream encoding format, image capture size, bit rate, and frame rate for the live view of a stream.
Note
Displays the values set in the stream. The actual bit rate and frame rate vary depending on the network environment and the used PC.
[Refresh interval] pull-down menu
This pull-down menu will be displayed only when a JPEG image is displayed. Use it to select the display method of the JPEG image.
MJPEG: Uses viewer software to display JPEG images successively as MJPEG (Motion JPEG). Not available if the viewer software is not installed.
Refresh interval : 1s/Refresh interval : 3s/Refresh interval : 5s/Refresh interval : 10s/Refresh interval : 30s/Refresh interval : 60s: Refreshes JPEG format (still images) images at the specified interval.
Note
Depending on the network environment or the PC used, JPEG format (still images) images may not be refreshed at the specified interval.
For the JPEG image with the data encryption set to “On”, the [Refresh interval] pull-down menu will not be displayed.
[AUX] button*2
These buttons will be displayed only when “Terminal 3” of “Alarm” is set to “AUX output” on the setup menu. (→2.3.2.2 Alarm: Configure the terminal and VMD (alarm setup menu))
[Open] button: The status of the AUX connector will be open.
[Close] button: The status of the AUX connector will be closed.
Note
The names of “AUX”, “Open” and “Close” can be changed. (→2.7.3 Change the AUX name [Alarm])
[Rec. on SD] button*2
The [Rec. on SD] button will be displayed only when “Manual” is selected for “Save trigger” on the [SD memory card] tab. (→[Save trigger])
Click this button to manually record images on the SD memory card. Refer to 1.3 Record images on the SD memory card manually for descriptions of how to manually record images on the SD memory card.
[Log] button*2
When the [Log] button is clicked, the log list will be displayed and images saved on the SD memory card can be played.
Refer to 1.6 Display the log list for further information about the log list and for how to play images on the SD memory card.
[Viewer software] button
Starts installation of the viewer software for display. This button will not be available if the viewer software is already installed on the PC, or if the “Automatic installation” of the [Viewer software (nwcv4Ssetup.exe)] in the [Basic] tab is set to “Off”. (→[Viewer software (nwcv4Ssetup.exe)] - [Automatic installation])
[Zoom] button*2
: 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] button*2
: 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 adjustedautomatically. 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 subjects
Auto mode*2
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 to be taken according to the settings for “Self return” (→[Self return]) or for “Camera action on alarm” (→2.7.4 Configure the settings relating to the camera action on alarm occurrence [Alarm]) starts.
Note
Operating in the auto mode for a long period of time wears the driving parts, and the replacement interval of those parts may be shortened. Refer to the Important Information in the supplied CD-ROM for the consumable parts.
Auto track: Automatically tracks objects in the shooting area.
Note
The auto-track function is not available under the following conditions:
When “Image capture mode” is set to “2 mega pixel [16:9](60fps mode)”
When “On” is selected for “Stabilizer”
When other than “Off” is selected for “Smart Facial Coding” of “Smart Coding” for “Stream(1)”
When “Maximum shutter” of “Image adjust” - “Light control mode” is the following:
Max.2/30s/ Max.4/30s/ Max.6/30s/ Max.10/30s/ Max.16/30s
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 dirt, drip, or splash is on the front panel
when there are large changes to the lighting intensity
when there are many moving objects other than the subject
when there is a change on the optical axis (in a vertical direction) of the camera
when the subject moves directly underneath the camera
when there is harsh flickering
when there are reflections from light entering the front panel 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.
During auto tracking, if the camera is operated using the control pad or by other methods, or if an alarm occurs, auto tracking is stopped.
Auto pan: Automatically pans between the start position and the end position set in advance (→2.5.5.4 Configure the settings relating to the auto pan function (“Auto pan” setup menu)).
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 (→2.5.5.3 Configure the settings relating to the preset positions (“Preset position” setup menu)) orderly (start from the lowest preset position number).
Patrol 1-4: Performs patrols 1-4 that were set in advance. (→2.5.5.5 Configure the settings relating to patrol (“Patrol” setup menu))
Control pad/buttons*2
Left-click on the control pad or buttons 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.
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.
[Brightness] buttons*2
The brightness is adjustable from 0 to 255. Click the button to make the image brighter, or click the button to make the image darker. If you click the [Normal] button, the display will be reset to default.
[Preset]*2
Select a preset position from the pull-down menu and click the [Go] button. The camera will move to the selected preset position (→2.5.5.3 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. (→[Camera title])
Support button
When this button is clicked, the support site below will be displayed in a newly opened window. This website contains technical information, FAQ, and other information.
Alarm occurrence indication button*2
When an alarm occurs, the display flashes. When this button is clicked, the output terminal will be reset and this button will disappear. (→1.4 Action at an alarm occurrence)
Note
Since the blinking of the alarm occurrence indication button is not coupled to recording images to the SD memory card, forwarding E-mails, or other operations, check the settings of each operation separately.
Full screen button
Images will be displayed on a full screen. If the full screen button is clicked once when the image displayed in the main area is smaller than the main area, the image is displayed corresponding to its image capture size. If the full screen button is clicked once when images are displayed corresponding to their image capture sizes, images are displayed in full screen. To return to the “Live” page when displaying an image in full screen, press the [Esc] key.
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 pop-up menu [Save] and [Print] will not be displayed if the viewer software is not installed.
The following settings may be required.
Open Internet Explorer, click [Tools] → [Internet Options] → [Security] → [Trusted Sites] → [Sites]. Register the camera address on [Website] of the displayed trusted windows. After registration, close the web browser, and then access the camera again.
When it takes longer than the specified period to obtain the snap shot picture due to the network environment, the snap shot picture may not be displayed.
If the image capture size specified for JPEG cannot be obtained, JPEG images are displayed with the image capture size that could be obtained.
Therefore, when JPEG images obtained with snap shot are displayed on a PC, the displayed image size may differ from the captured sized.
If “On” is set for the encryption of JPEG(1), JPEG(2) or JPEG(3), the snap shot button will not be displayed.
Mic input button
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 mode” on the setup menu. (→2.5.6 Configure the settings relating to audio [Audio])
When the audio reception is turned off, 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 .
Note
When “Audio volume control mode” is set to “Adjust Mic input” in the setup menu, the volume cursor is not displayed when using “Audio recording” or “Audio detection”.
When the camera is restarted, the adjusted volume level (for the reception) will return to the level that had been set on the [Audio] tab on the setup menu. (→2.5.6 Configure the settings relating to audio [Audio])
Actual volume level will change in three steps even though the volume cursor can be adjusted minutely.
If multiple camera browsers are open at the same time on the same computer, audio cannot be heard from the camera browsers that were opened later. Please only access 1 camera at a time.
Audio output button
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 mode” on the setup menu. (→2.5.6 Configure the settings relating to audio [Audio])
The button will blink during the audio transmission. When the audio transmission is turned off, the button display will switch to the , 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.
The maximum duration of a single audio output is the audio output duration set in the [Audio] tab on the “Image/Audio” page. Audio output stops when the specified audio output duration has passed. 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 “Image/Audio” page. (→2.5.6 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. (→2.4.2 Configure the settings relating to the SD memory card [SD memory card])
Main area
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”. (→2.4.1 Configure the basic settings [Basic])
In addition, when being adjusted, the status of brightness (→[Brightness status display]), camera position (→[Camera position display]), and the preset ID (→[Preset ID (0-9,A-Z)]) will be displayed as well as the characters configured for “Camera title on screen” (→[Camera title on screen display]).
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.*3
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.*3
A zoom operation can be performed using the mouse wheel.
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 the camera is operated by a user with a low access level, images displayed on the screen may be changed temporarily. This does not affect operation of the camera.
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.
When the displayed image is highly zoomed, the clicked point may not always be located at the center of the image.
If dragging the mouse to the angle exceeding the rotation range of the camera, the camera will change its direction to the operable position and adjusts the zoom ratio automatically.
*1
Only operable by users whose access level is “1. Administrator”.
*2
Only operable by users whose access level is “1. Administrator” or “2. Camera control” when “On” is selected for “User auth.” (→2.8.1 Configure the settings relating to the user authentication [User auth.])
*3
As the tilt angle approaches 90°, because the difference between the specified position and the actual direction in which the camera is moving increases, the camera may not move to the specified angle of view.