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CAMERA MANAGEMENT
Apex Server software automatically detects OpenEye and other
ONVIF Profi le S compliant cameras with an IP address in the
same range: 192.168.51.x. Cameras not meeting these require-
ments must be confi gured manually.
1. Click Setup , and then click Cameras.
2. Click Add Cameras.
3. For automatically detected cameras, select the
camera(s) using the check boxes, and then type the
appropriate Username and Password.
4. Click Add Selected Cameras.
1. Click Setup , and then click Add Cameras.
2. Click Manually Add a Camera.
3. Select the ONVIF or the RTSP protocol, and then type the
appropriate Username,Password,IP Address and Port.
4. If you have more cameras to add manually, click Save
and Add New; if you do not have more cameras to add,
click Save.
Adding Cameras through the Camera
Network Port
Apex Server software makes it easy to add and confi gure IP
cameras. MV-Series Apex recorders will detect cameras con-
nected to the camera network.
Adding Cameras Manually
1. Click Setup to open the Cameras menu.
2. Click Advanced.
3. Select which camera(s) you want to change from the
current IP address to a static IP address.
Setting a Static IP Address with
Network Camera Manager
NOTE Selecting multiple cameras will set a static IP on all
cameras, starting at the IP address entered and
increasing with each camera. If necessary, reference
the Network Camera Manager User Manual for
additional instructions.
Adding Third Party Cameras
Third party cameras may require installing a manufacturer cam-
era discovery tool on a separate PC. Once the camera discovery
tool is installed, follow the steps for adding a camera with a stat-
ic IP address or using DHCP as outlined above.
Adding Cameras Not Supported by ONVIF
Cameras which are not ONVIF compliant must be added via
RTSP stream. Consult the manufacturer’s camera manual for
more detailed information regarding RTSP streams. When you
know the URL for the RTSP stream of your camera, follow the
steps in the Adding Cameras Manually section, selecting RTSP
protocol.
NOTE Third party cameras may need to be
confi gured using a third party program before
being added to Apex Server. Cameras that don’t
support ONVIF can be confi gured to record via RTSP
streaming.
NOTE When using RTSP, specify the individual URL
streams for your cameras. For instructions regarding
these streams, consult the camera manual.
Network Settings
Remote Communication Port 80 (8888 used if 80 is blocked)
Client Network Port IP Address DHCP
Camera Network Port (External Switch) 192.168.51.1 / 255.255.255.0 (Gateway and DNS blank)
4. Exit Network Camera Manager.
5. Follow the steps in the Adding Cameras Manually section,
typing the Static IP Address.
This product must be powered only from the type of power
source indicated on the label. If uncertain of the type of power
supply to the building, consult product dealer or local power
company.
This equipment must be connected to a properly grounded
outlet.
This device is to be connected only to PoE networks without
routing to the outside plant.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
Maintenance must be performed by qualifi ed personnel only.
NOTICES
Warning Notes:
