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How to Use Local Storage in Ingrasys Cameras Contents z z z z z z z
Introduction Prerequisites Firmware/Hardware requirements Setting up the Recording Plan Setting up the Motion Configuration and Event List Downloading and playing the recording file FAQ
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Introduction
As we know, the Ingrasys IP Camera could record its’ videos/snapshots to NVR system, Skywalk series and even NAS system remotely. However, these equipments must cost the amount of money. Therefore, some Ingrasys IP Cameras that support local storage would be the alternative solution. You can save the recording videos/snapshots to local storage in IP Cameras. The following we will introduce you how to use the local storage in Ingrasys Cameras.
Prerequisites Some requirements should be ready before we move on. Please check items listed below. z The computer used to accessing IP Camera should have IE browser. Besides, it should connect to the same local LAN as IP Camera z The computer should install VLC Media Player (recommend)
Firmware/Hardware requirements Some firmware and hardware requirements should be ready before we move on. For the firmware version, please check below table: Firmware Version: (camera)
Requires version 1.02.19 or later.
Languages:
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Deutsch
According to our Hardware spec., the models of Ingrasys IP Camera that supports Local Storage list as below table: IP Camera Models:
Box Series: B3210E/B3110E Bullet Series: G3211E
Memory Card
Micro SD/ Micro SDHC Card up to 32 GB
Store Category
Stores snapshots & video clips
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Setting up the Recording Plan Now we are going to introduce you how to setup the recording video in local storage. Setting up the recording plan consists of two parts: I. Storage preparation and II. Recording plan. Please follow the steps below.
I. Storage preparation 1.
Launch IE browser > input the IP Address of the Ingrasys Camera (ex. 192.168.10.106) > go to Setup > Recording > SD Storage > check the SD Card Status is showing Not Ready as below snapshot.
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Insert the Micro SD Card into the Micro SD card slot on the IP Camera. Please refer to below mechanism snapshot that takes B3210E Camera for example.
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Refresh the IE browser > go to Setup > Recording > SD Storage > check the SD Card Status again and you will see the status changes to Ready with correct volume.
II. Recording Plan Recording Plan provides you recording video non‐stopped in case of missing the moment of intrusion. However, we will not recommend you to do so due to the restricted volume of local storage. You can skip it and jump to the next topic of Setting up the Motion Configuration and Event List or if you have your considering reasons that must to do so, please refer to the steps below: 1. Go to Setup > Recording > Recording Plan > enable the checkbox of Enable This Recording Plan > input the Plan Name (ex. RecLocal), select Video Source as Stream 2, Maximum File Size as 5MB, Destination as SD > select the schedule type to Select All > then click Apply button.
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2. Switch to SD Storage tab > click Refresh button and check the value of Free Size, Used Size and Used (%) > the free size keeps on the decrease, the used size and used (%) keep on increase as below snapshot.
3. Switch to SD File List tab > you will see the recording file with 5MB file size.
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Setting up the Motion Configuration and Event List Some Ingrasys Cameras support local storage with Micro SD/ Micro SDHC Card up to 32 GB. Therefore, it is important to know how to setup the motion detection and event list due to the restricted volume. Please follow the steps below: 1. Go to Setup > Event > Motion Configuration > expand folder of Motion Area 1 by clicking the arrow sign “j” > enable the checkbox of Enable Motion Area 1 > click the frame Area 1 in the display area > adjust the frame size by dragging the edge line and place it to the position you want > adjust Sensitivity and Object Size by dragging the bar (ex. Sensitivity: 70, Object Size: 20) > click Apply button.
Note: You can click the icon 1 of Show in chart to confirm the accuracy of motion detection. The red curve below the horizontal red line means there is no motion detection; on the other hand, there is motion detection.
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2. Switch to Event Server & Media tab > adjust the parameters of snapshot and video Clip > then click Apply button.
Note: These parameters of Media Type represent different meanings. [For Snapshot] 0 pre‐alarm represents taking one image on the time of motion detection. 1 or 2 pre‐alarm represents taking one image on the time of motion detection and one or two images before the time of motion detection. 1~3 post‐alarm represents taking one to three images after the time of motion detection. For example, it will take two snapshots if you set 0 pre‐alarm image and 1 post‐alarm image. Moreover, it will take four snapshots if you set 1 pre‐alarm image and 2 post‐alarm images. [For Video Clip] 0~3 pre‐alarm represents recording 0~3 seconds before the time of motion detection. 1~5 post‐alarm represents recording 1~5 seconds after the time of motion detection. Maximum file Size represents the file size of each recording video file. For example, it will record 6 seconds if you set 1 pre‐alarm and 5 post‐alarm. For example, the recording time will start from 15:41:09 to 15:41:15 while triggering the motion event at 15:41:10.
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3. Switch to Event List tab > click Add New button.
4. Enable the checkbox of Enable This Event > input the Event Name (ex. LocalStore) > select the schedule type (ex. Select All) > enable Motion Detection and Motion Area 1 > select Event Server (ex. SD) and Media Type (ex. Video/Image) > click Apply button.
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5. Then trigger the motion event and go to Setup > Recording > SD File List > you will see the recording files including video and image in the column of Latest 10 Records.
Downloading and playing the recording file Here are the steps to download/play the recording video/image from local storage for your reference. 1. Go to Setup > Recording > SD File List > select Trigger Type (ex. Motion Detection/Schedule Recording) > select File Type (ex. AVI/JPEG) > click Search button and you will find the recording files as below snapshot.
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Click the file you want to download/play (ex. Event_20140211141604.avi) > will pop up the dialog box of File Download as below snapshot > click Open button to play the video directly or click Save button to download the file to local PC.
Click Open Folder after clicking Save button and downloading completely.
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You will see the file downloaded completely > right click the file and select open with VLC Media Player to monitor the recording video.
Note: We recommend you using VLC Media Player to play the recording video. Therefore, please make sure if your local computer had installed the VLC Media Player or it will not be able to play normally.
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FAQ Why can’t I mount the Micro SD Card successfully? If mounting the Micro SD Card fails, it means that the file system of the Micro SD Card is different to Camera. In this case, click Format to make the Micro SD compatible with Camera. Please follow below steps: 1. Click Format > pop up the Confirm dialog box > click Yes.
2. Pop up the Message as below snapshot > click Ok button.
3. The percentage of Used (%) changes to 0%.
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Note: If formatting the Micro SD Card still fails, it means the Micro SD is either
physically damaged or does not comply with the specification of the Ingrasys IP camera. In this case, please try another Mirco SD Card.
Why the date of the recording file is incorrect? Was the date of the recording file different to current time as below snapshot?
If your answer is positive, please revise the date and time on Ingrasys IP Camera. Here are some solutions for you to try: 1. Check the settings of Date and Time. (Setup > System > Date and Time > Configure Date & Time) Default setting would be the option of Synchronize with PC. If the date and time of Current Date & Time is not sync with PC, please click Apply button again.
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2. If the time of your PC is also incorrect, you can try to select the option of Synchronize with NTP Server and click Apply button. Then the current date and time would be correct.
Note: Please make sure the Ingrasys IP Camera and the PC is connecting to Internet network while selecting the option of Synchronize with NTP Server.
How do I expand the volume of Micro SD Card? Ingrasys IP Camera supports Micro SD card up to 32GB currently. If your Micro SD Card does not reach to 32GB yet, you have to remove the Micro SD Card and upgrade the volume by changing Card. Please follow the steps below: 1. Click Remove > pop up the Confirm dialog box > click Yes.
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2. Pop up the Message as below snapshot > click Ok button.
3. Then the SD Card status changes to Detached with 0 KBytes of Total Size, Free Size and Used Size.
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4. Plug out the Micro SD Card from the card slot and plug in the new Micro SD Card with large volume. It will auto detach and mount on Ingrasys IP Camera. You will see the Status of SD Card changed.
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