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FEATURES
• 1/3” 4.0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor
• Up to 30fps @ 4 MegaPixel (2592x1520)
• 3.6 / 2.8mm Fixed Lens, or 2.8~12mm Motorized Varifocal Lens Options
• Matrix IRs with up to 165’ IR Range (model dependent)
• True Wide Dynamic Range
• True Mechanical Day/Night function by ICR
• XD-DNR (2D & 3D Digital Noise Reduction)
• GEN IV Advanced Analytics: Regional Entrance / Exit Detection, Line
Crossing, Target Counting (All by Human / Motor Vehicle Classification)
Face Detection, Video Blur, Video Color Cast Detection, Abnormal
Video, and more!
• 1 Channel Audio In / In + Out / Built-in Mic* (model dependent)
• Smart H.265 / H.265+ / H.265 / Smart H.264 / H.264+ / H.264 /
MJPEG
• Remote Viewing via CMS, Internet Explorer, and iOS & Android
Apps
• ONVIF Compliant
• MicroSD Card Slot for Local Recording (up to 256GB)
• IP67 Weather Resistance (+ IK10 on Vandal Dome Models)
• Optional Mounts and Junction Boxes Available (see rear pages)
• 12VDC & PoE (Power over Ethernet) Operation
• 3 Year Warranty
*Please research local, state and federal laws regarding
the implementation of audio surveillance.
4MP IP Camera Series
Transcendent Series 4 Megapixel
Indoor / Outdoor WDR IP Cameras
with GEN IV Advanced Analytics
*For a full list of models covered in this manual, see inside of cover.
VITEK NETWORK CAMERA MODELS
COVERED IN THIS MANUAL
VTC-TNB4RFA4 4MP 3.6mm Fixed IP Bullet Camera
VTC-TNB4RFA4-2 4MP 2.8mm Fixed IP Bullet Camera
VTC-TNB4RFA4B 4MP 3.6mm Fixed IP Bullet Camera (Charcoal)
VTC-TNB4RFA4B-2 4MP 2.8mm Fixed IP Bullet Camera (Charcoal)
VTC-TNT4RFA4 4MP 3.6mm Fixed IP Turret Camera
VTC-TNT4RFA4-2 4MP 2.8mm Fixed IP Turret Camera
VTC-TNT4RFA4B 4MP 3.6mm Fixed IP Turret Camera (Charcoal)
VTC-TNT4RFA4B-2 4MP 2.8mm Fixed IP Turret Camera (Charcoal)
VTD-TND4RFA4 4MP 3.6mm Fixed IP Vandal Dome Camera
VTD-TND4RFA4-2 4MP 2.8mm Fixed IP Vandal Dome Camera
VTD-TND4RFA4B 4MP 3.6mm Fixed IP Vandal Dome Camera (Charcoal)
VTD-TND4RFA4B-2 4MP 2.8mm Fixed IP Vandal Dome Camera (Charcoal)
VTD-TNMD4RFA4-2 4MP 2.6mm Fixed IP Mini Saucer Dome Camera
VTC-TNB4RMA4 4MP 2.8~12mm Motorized AF IP Bullet Camera
VTC-TNB4RMA4B 4MP 2.8~12mm Motorized AF IP Bullet Camera (Charcoal)
VTC-TNT4RMA4 4MP 2.8~12mm Motorized AF IP Turret Camera
VTC-TNT4RMA4B 4MP 2.8~12mm Motorized AF IP Turret Camera (Charcoal)
VTD-TND4RMA4 4MP 2.8~12mm Motorized AF IP Vandal Dome Camera
VTD-TND4RMA4B 4MP 2.8~12mm Motorized AF IP Vandal Dome Camera (Charcoal)
Notes on Safety
Please read this manual carefully for correct use of the product.
Notes
n Please use the specified power supply to connect the device.
n Do not attempt to disassemble the camera. In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or
covers.
n There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Please contact the nearest service center as soon as possible
if there is any failure.
n Avoid incorrect operation, shock vibration, heavy loads which can cause damage to the camera.
n Do not use corrosive detergent to clean body of the camera. If necessary, please use soft dry cloth to wipe
dirt; for hard contamination, use neutral detergent. Any cleanser for high grade furniture is applicable.
n Avoid aiming the camera directly towards extremely bright objects, such as the sun, this may damage the
image sensor.
n Please follow the instructions to install the camera.
n Do not operate if temperature, humidity or the power supply are beyond the limited stipulations.
n Keep away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, etc.
n Do not expose the product to the direct airflow from an air conditioner.
n We reserve the right to amend typographical errors, inconsistencies with the latest version, software
upgrades and product improvements, interpretation and modification. These changes will be published in
the latest version without notification.
n The pictures and screenshots in this manual are only used to explain the usage of our product. The
ownerships of trademarks, logos and other intellectual properties related to Microsoft, Apple and Google
belong to the above-mentioned companies.
n This manual is suitable for IR weather-resistant network cameras. All pictures and examples used in the
manual are for reference only.
Regulatory Information
FCC Marking
These products have been tested and found to be compliant with the council FCC rules and regulations
part 15 subpart B. Operation of this product is subject the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interface, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CE Marking
The products have been manufactured to comply with the following directives: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
RoHS
The products have designed and manufactured in accordance with Directive EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and
its amendment Directive EU 2015/863 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment.
CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE (INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to CE and FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 1
2 Network Connection ............................................................................. 2
2.1 LAN .......................................................................................................... 2
2.1.1 Access through IP-Tool ........................................................................ 2
2.1.2 Directly Access through Edge in IE Mode ............................................ 4
2.2 WAN ......................................................................................................... 5
3 Live View ............................................................................................... 8
4 Network Camera Configuration .......................................................... 10
4.1 System Configuration ............................................................................ 10
4.1.1 Basic Information ............................................................................... 10
4.1.2 Date and Time .................................................................................... 11
4.1.3 Local Config ...................................................................................... 12
4.1.4 Storage ............................................................................................... 12
4.2 Image Configuration ............................................................................. 14
4.2.1 Display Configuration ........................................................................ 15
4.2.2 Video / Audio Configuration ............................................................... 17
4.2.3 OSD Configuration ............................................................................ 18
4.2.4 Video Mask ........................................................................................ 19
4.2.5 ROI Configuration.............................................................................. 20
4.2.6 Lens Control ...................................................................................... 21
4.3 PTZ Configuration ................................................................................ 21
4.4 Alarm Configuration ............................................................................. 22
4.4.1 Motion Detection ............................................................................... 22
4.4.2 Other Alarms ...................................................................................... 23
4.4.3 Alarm In............................................................................................. 25
4.4.4 Alarm Out .......................................................................................... 26
4.4.5 Alarm Server ...................................................................................... 27
4.5 Event Configuration .............................................................................. 27
4.5.1 Exception ........................................................................................... 27
4.5.2 Line Crossing ..................................................................................... 29
4.5.3 Intrusion ............................................................................................. 31
4.5.4 Region Entrance ................................................................................. 32
4.5.5 Region Exiting ................................................................................... 34
Table of Contents
1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 1
2 Network Connection ............................................................................. 2
2.1 LAN .......................................................................................................... 2
2.1.1 Access through IP-Tool ........................................................................ 2
2.1.2 Directly Access through Edge in IE Mode ............................................ 4
2.2 WAN ......................................................................................................... 5
3 Live View ............................................................................................... 8
4 Network Camera Configuration .......................................................... 10
4.1 System Configuration ............................................................................ 10
4.1.1 Basic Information ............................................................................... 10
4.1.2 Date and Time .................................................................................... 11
4.1.3 Local Config ...................................................................................... 12
4.1.4 Storage ............................................................................................... 12
4.2 Image Configuration ............................................................................. 14
4.2.1 Display Configuration ........................................................................ 15
4.2.2 Video / Audio Configuration ............................................................... 17
4.2.3 OSD Configuration ............................................................................ 18
4.2.4 Video Mask ........................................................................................ 19
4.2.5 ROI Configuration.............................................................................. 20
4.2.6 Lens Control ...................................................................................... 21
4.3 PTZ Configuration ................................................................................ 21
4.4 Alarm Configuration ............................................................................. 22
4.4.1 Motion Detection ............................................................................... 22
4.4.2 Other Alarms ...................................................................................... 23
4.4.3 Alarm In............................................................................................. 25
4.4.4 Alarm Out .......................................................................................... 26
4.4.5 Alarm Server ...................................................................................... 27
4.5 Event Configuration .............................................................................. 27
4.5.1 Exception ........................................................................................... 27
4.5.2 Line Crossing ..................................................................................... 29
4.5.3 Intrusion ............................................................................................. 31
4.5.4 Region Entrance ................................................................................. 32
4.5.5 Region Exiting ................................................................................... 34
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4.5.6 Target Counting .................................................................................. 35
4.5.7 Face Detection ................................................................................... 36
4.6 Network Configuration ......................................................................... 39
4.6.1 TCP/IP ............................................................................................... 39
4.6.2 Port .................................................................................................... 40
4.6.3 Server Configuration .......................................................................... 41
4.6.4 DDNS ................................................................................................ 41
4.6.5 SNMP ................................................................................................ 43
4.6.6 802.1x ................................................................................................ 44
4.6.7 RTSP.................................................................................................. 45
4.6.8 UPNP ................................................................................................. 46
4.6.9 Email ................................................................................................. 46
4.6.10 FTP ................................................................................................. 47
4.6.11 HTTPS ............................................................................................ 48
4.6.12 P2P (Optional) ................................................................................. 49
4.6.13 QoS ................................................................................................. 50
4.7 Security Configuration .......................................................................... 50
4.7.1 User Configuration ............................................................................. 50
4.7.2 Online User ........................................................................................ 51
4.7.3 Block and Allow Lists ........................................................................ 52
4.7.4 Security Management ......................................................................... 52
4.8 Maintenance Configuration .................................................................. 53
4.8.1 Backup and Restore ............................................................................ 53
4.8.2 Reboot ............................................................................................... 54
4.8.3 Upgrade ............................................................................................. 54
4.8.4 Operation Log .................................................................................... 54
5 Search ................................................................................................. 55
5.1 Image Search ......................................................................................... 55
5.2 Video Search .......................................................................................... 57
5.2.1 Local Video Search ............................................................................ 57
5.2.2 SD Card Video Search ........................................................................ 58
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1 Introduction
This IP-CAM (short for IP CAMERA) is designed for high performance CCTV solutions. It adopts state
of the art video processing chips, integrated with the most advanced technologies (like video encoding
and decoding technology) to make the image transmission more stable and smoother. Moreover, the
built-in WEB server of this series improves the performance of the traditional surveillance system so that
use can be easy to operate and monitor.
Main Features
l Smart H.265 / H.264 coding
l ICR auto switch, true day/night
l XD DNR, true WDR, ROI coding, BLC, HLC, Defog, Smart IR, NIR, Anti-flicker
l GEN IV Advanced Analytics
l Support for mobile surveillance by smart phones with iOS and Android OS
Surveillance Application
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2 Network Connection
Connect IP-Cam via LAN or WAN. Use Edge in IE mode for example. The details are as follows:
2.1 LAN
In LAN, there are two ways to access IP-Cam: 1. access through IP-Tool; 2. directly access through Edge
in IE Mode browser.
2.1.1 Access through IP-Tool
Network connection:
1) Make sure the PC and IP-Cam are connected to the LAN and the IP-Tool is installed in the PC.
2) Double click the IP-Tool icon on the desktop to run this software as shown below:
3) Modify the IP address. The default IP address of this camera is 192.168.226.201. Click the information
of the camera listed in the above table to show the network information on the right side. Modify the IP
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2 Network Connection
Connect IP-Cam via LAN or WAN. Use Edge in IE mode for example. The details are as follows:
2.1 LAN
In LAN, there are two ways to access IP-Cam: 1. access through IP-Tool; 2. directly access through Edge
in IE Mode browser.
2.1.1 Access through IP-Tool
Network connection:
1) Make sure the PC and IP-Cam are connected to the LAN and the IP-Tool is installed in the PC.
2) Double click the IP-Tool icon on the desktop to run this software as shown below:
3) Modify the IP address. The default IP address of this camera is 192.168.226.201. Click the information
of the camera listed in the above table to show the network information on the right side. Modify the IP
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address and gateway of the camera and make sure its network address is in the same local network
segment as the computer’s. Please modify the IP address of your device according to the practical
situation.
For example, the IP address of your computer is 192.168.1.4. So, the IP address of the camera should be
changed to 192.168.1.X. After modification, please enter the password of the administrator and click the
“Modify” button to modify the setting.
F
4) Double click the IP address and then the system will pop up the IE
to connect IP-CAM. Follow directions to download, install and run the Active X control.
Enter the username and password in the login window to log in.
F
The default password of the administrator is “123456”.
The default username is “admin”; the default password is “123456”.
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The system will pop up the above-mentioned textbox to ask you to change the default password. It is
strongly recommended to change the default password for account security. If “Do not show again” is
checked, the textbox will not appear next time.
2.1.2 Directly Access through Edge in IE Mode
The default network settings are as shown below:
IP address: 192.168.226.201
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.226.1
HTTP: 80
Data port: 9008
Use the above default settings when logging into the camera for the first time. Directly connect the
camera to the computer through network cable.
1) Manually set the IP address of the PC and the network segment should be as the same as the default
settings of the IP camera. Open the network and share center. Click “Local Area Connection” to pop up
the following window (actual pop-up may differ depending on your computer’s operating system).
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The system will pop up the above-mentioned textbox to ask you to change the default password. It is
strongly recommended to change the default password for account security. If “Do not show again” is
checked, the textbox will not appear next time.
2.1.2 Directly Access through Edge in IE Mode
The default network settings are as shown below:
IP address: 192.168.226.201
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.226.1
HTTP: 80
Data port: 9008
Use the above default settings when logging into the camera for the first time. Directly connect the
camera to the computer through network cable.
1) Manually set the IP address of the PC and the network segment should be as the same as the default
settings of the IP camera. Open the network and share center. Click “Local Area Connection” to pop up
the following window (actual pop-up may differ depending on your computer’s operating system).
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Select “Properties” and then select internet protocol according to the actual situation (for example: IPv4).
Next, click the “Properties” button to set the network of the PC.
2) Open the IE browser and enter the default address of IP-CAM and confirm.
3) Follow directions to download and install the Active X control.
4) Enter the default username and password in the login window and then enter to view.
2.2 WA N
Ø Access through the router or virtual server
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① Make sure the camera is connected to the local network and then log in the camera via LAN and go
to ConfigàNetworkàPort menu to set the port number.
Port Setup
② Go to Config àNetworkàTCP/IP menu to modify the IP address.
IP Setup
③ Go to the router’s management interface through Edge in IE mode browser to forward the IP address
and port of the camera in the “Virtual Server”.
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① Make sure the camera is connected to the local network and then log in the camera via LAN and go
to ConfigàNetworkàPort menu to set the port number.
Port Setup
② Go to Config àNetworkàTCP/IP menu to modify the IP address.
IP Setup
③ Go to the router’s management interface through Edge in IE mode browser to forward the IP address
and port of the camera in the “Virtual Server”.
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Router Setup
④ Open the IE browser and enter its WAN IP and http port to access. (for example, if the http port is
changed to 81, please enter “192.198.1.201:81” in the address bar of web browser to access).
Ø Access through PPPoE dial-up
Network connection
Access the camera through PPPoE auto dial-up. The setup steps are as follow:
① Go to ConfigàNetworkàPort menu to set the port number.
② Go to Config àNetworkàTCP/IPàPPPoE Config menu. Enable PPPoE and then enter the username
and password from your internet service provider.
③ Go to Config àNetworkàDDNS menu. Before configuring the DDNS, please apply for a domain
name first. Please refer to DDNS configuration for detail information.
④ Open the Edge in IE mode browser and enter the domain name and http port to access.
Ø Access through static IP
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Network connection
The setup steps are as follow:
① Go to ConfigàNetworkàPort menu to set the port number.
② Go to Config àNetworkàTCP/IP menu to set the IP address. Check “Use the following IP address”
and then enter the static IP address and other parameters.
③ Open the Edge in IE Mode browser and enter it s WAN IP a nd http port to access.
3 Live View
After logging in, the following window will be shown.
The following table is the instructions of the icons on the live view interface.
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Network connection
The setup steps are as follow:
① Go to ConfigàNetworkàPort menu to set the port number.
② Go to Config àNetworkàTCP/IP menu to set the IP address. Check “Use the following IP address”
and then enter the static IP address and other parameters.
③ Open the Edge in IE Mode browser and enter it s WAN IP a nd http port to access.
3 Live View
After logging in, the following window will be shown.
The following table is the instructions of the icons on the live view interface.
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Icon Description Icon Description
Original size
Sensor alarm indicator
Fit correct scale
Motion alarm indicator
Auto (fill the window)
Color abnormal indicator
Full screen
Abnormal clarity indicator
Start/stop live view
Scene change indicator
Start/stop two-way audio
(only available for the
model with audio input
connector)
Line crossing indicator
Enable/disable audio
Intrusion indicator
Snapshot Region entrance indicator
Start/stop local recording
Region exiting indicator
Zoom in
Face detection indicator
Zoom out
Target counting indicator
AZ control (only available
for the model with
motorized zoom lens) Face capture
SD card recording
indicator
Those smart alarm indicators will flash only when the camera supports those functions and the
corresponding events are enabled.
In full screen mode, double click on the mouse to exit or press the ESC key on the keyboard.
Click PTZ control button to show PTZ control panel. The descriptions of the control panel are as follows:
Icon Description Icon Description
Zoom - Zoom +
Focus -
Focus +
One key focus (used when image is out of focus after manual adjustment
Face Capture View
① Go to ConfigàEventàFace Detection interface. Check “Enable”.
② Return to the live view interface. Click to go to the following interface. When there are faces
detected, the face pictures will be listed on the right.
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4 Network Camera Configuration
In the Webcam client, choose “Config” to go to the configuration interface.
Note: Wherever applicable, click the “Save” button to save the settings.
4.1 System Configuration
4.1.1 Basic Information
In the “Basic Information” interface, the system information of the device is listed.
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4 Network Camera Configuration
In the Webcam client, choose “Config” to go to the configuration interface.
Note: Wherever applicable, click the “Save” button to save the settings.
4.1 System Configuration
4.1.1 Basic Information
In the “Basic Information” interface, the system information of the device is listed.
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Some versions may support device ID and QR code. If P2P is enabled (see Network Configuration-P2P),
the network camera can be quickly added to mobile surveillance client, by scanning the QR code or
entering device ID.
4.1.2 Date and Time
Go to ConfigàSystemàDate and Time. Please refer to the following interface.
Select the time zone and DST as required.
Click the “Date and Time” tab to set the time mode.
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4.1.3 Local Config
Go to ConfigàSystemàLocal Config to set up the storage path of captured pictures and recorded videos
on the local PC. There is also an option to enable or disable the bitrate display in the recorded files.
Additionally, “Local smart snapshot storage” can be enabled or disabled here. If enabled, the captured
pictures triggered by smart events (like line crossing detection, region intrusion, etc.) will be saved to the
local PC.
4.1.4 Storage
Go to ConfigàSystemàStorage to go to the interface as shown below.
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4.1.3 Local Config
Go to ConfigàSystemàLocal Config to set up the storage path of captured pictures and recorded videos
on the local PC. There is also an option to enable or disable the bitrate display in the recorded files.
Additionally, “Local smart snapshot storage” can be enabled or disabled here. If enabled, the captured
pictures triggered by smart events (like line crossing detection, region intrusion, etc.) will be saved to the
local PC.
4.1.4 Storage
Go to ConfigàSystemàStorage to go to the interface as shown below.
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l SD Card Management
Click the “Format” button to format the SD card. All data will be cleared by clicking this button.
Click the “Eject” button to stop writing data to SD card. Then the SD card can be ejected safely.
Snapshot Quota: Set the capacity proportion of captured pictures on the SD card.
Video Quota: Set the capacity proportion of record files on the SD card.
l Schedule Recording Settings
1. Go to ConfigàSystemàStorageàRecord to go to the interface as shown below.
2. Set record stream, pre-record time, cycle writing.
Pre Record Time: Set the time to record before the actual recording begins.
3. Set schedule recording. Check “Enable Schedule Record” and set the schedule.
Weekly schedule
Set the alarm time from Sunday to Saturday for a single week. Each day is divided in to one-hour
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increments. Green means scheduled. Blank means unscheduled.
“Add”: Add the schedule for a special day. Drag the mouse to set the time on the timeline.
“Erase”: Delete the schedule. Drag the mouse to erase the time on the timeline.
Manual Input: Click it for a specific day to enter specific start and end times.
Day schedule
Set the alarm time for alarm on a special day, such as a holiday.
Note: Holiday schedule takes priority over weekly schedule.
l Snapshot Settings
Go to ConfigàSystemàStorageàSnapshot to go to the interface as shown below.
Set the format, resolution and quality of the image saved on the SD card and the snapshot interval and
quantity and the timing snapshot here.
Snapshot Quantity: The number you set here is the maximum quantity of snapshots. The actual quantity
of snapshots may be less than this number. Supposing the occurrence time of an alarm event is less than
the time of capturing pictures, the actual quantity of snapshots is less than the set quantity of snapshots.
Timing Snapshot: Enable timing snapshot first and then set the snapshot interval and schedule. The
setup steps of schedule are the same as the schedule recording (See Schedule Recording).
4.2 Image Configuration
Image Configuration includes Display, Video/Audio, OSD, Video Mask and ROI Config.
/