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Overview
1.1 Introduction
IP camera (Internet Protocol camera), is a type of digital video camera that receives control
data and sends image data through internet. They are commonly used for surveillance,
requiring no local recording device, but only a local area network.
IP camera is divided into single-channel camera and multi-channel camera according to the
channel quantity. For multi-channel camera, you can set the parameters for each channel.
1.2 Network Connection
In the general IPC network topology, IPC is connected to PC through network switch or router.
Figure 1-1 General IPC network
Get IP address by searching on ConfigTool, and then you can start accessing IPC through
network.
1.3 Function
Functions might vary with different devices, and the actual product shall prevail.
1.3.1 Basic Function
Real-time Monitoring
Live view.
When live viewing the image, you can enable audio, voice talk and connect monitoring
center for quick processing on the abnormality.
Adjust the image to the proper position by PTZ.
Snapshot and triple snapshot abnormality of the monitoring image for subsequent view
and processing.
Record abnormality of monitoring image for subsequent view and processing.