6.Others

6.1Initialize

You can initialize the main unit by pressing the [INITIAL SET] button. For the position of the [INITIAL SET] button, refer to the following.
→Button

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Turn off the power of this product.

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Turn on the power of this product while pressing the [INITIAL SET] button.

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Press the [INITIAL SET] button for 15 seconds or longer after the power is turned on.

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Release the INITIAL SET button

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Approximately two minutes later, this product is started and the settings containing the network settings are initialized. If it does not start normally, try again.

When the [INITIAL SET] button is pressed (less than 1 second) to switch the output signal of the MONITOR OUT terminal, the MONITOR OUT terminal can be switched for the NTSC monitor or PAL monitor.

6.2Check the software version

The functions of this product are implemented in software. We recommend that you first check the current software version if there is a problem with the operation of this product.

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Live image pages configuration panels>[Detailed setting]>[Camera detailed setting]>[Maintenance] of the Advanced menus on the left>Clicking on the [Upgrade] tabs displays the versioning window.

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Check software versions with [Firmware version]

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The current software version can be checked.

Up-to-date versions of software may contain modifications to specific problems.

6.3Upgrade software

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Live image pages configuration panels>[Detailed setting]>[Camera detailed setting]>[Maintenance] of the Advanced menus on the left>When the [Upgrade] tabs are clicked, the software-upgradeable window is displayed.

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Download the latest software to the PC

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Click Select Files to specify the software you downloaded, and then click [Execute].

・Use a PC on the same subnet as this product to upgrade the version.

・Do not turn off the power of this product during version upgrading. Do not perform any operation until the version upgrade is completed.

・Be sure to check the version after upgrading. Also, delete the temporary Internet file.

6.4Order of setting when adjusting image quality

It is recommended to set the settings for image quality in the following order: Adjustment of visibility → Adjustment of color → Removal of noise.

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Adjust the visibility

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[Light control mode], [Intelligent auto], [Super Dynamic], [Contrast level], [High light compensation(HLC)], [Adaptive black stretch], [Adaptive highlight stretch], [Maximum gain], [Maximum shutter], [Pedestal level]

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Adjust the color

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[White balance], [Chroma gain level]

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Remove the noise

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[Digital noise reduction], [Sharpness level]

Refer to the User Manual for details of each function.

・The image quality adjustment function may affect each other.

・If necessary, adjust the brightness level of the screen.

6.5Adjusting object brightness (bright scenes)

6.5.1Adjusting brightness

Adjust the object brightness.

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Live image pages configuration panels>Clicking the [Image quality] tabs enables you to set the image quality.

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Adjust the [Brightness] of [Image quality]

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Moving in the [+] direction brightens the image.

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Move in the [-] direction to darken the image.


[-] Produce darker images				[+] Create the brighter the photos

6.6Adjusting object brightness (dark scenes)

6.6.1Adjust the maximum gain

In dark scenes, the image becomes brighter by increasing the maximum gain.

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Live image pages configuration panels>Clicking the [Image quality] tabs enables you to set the image quality.

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Adjust the [Maximum gain] to [+]


Maximum gain: 6		Maximum gain: 11

Increasing the maximum gain increases noise.

6.6.2Adjust the maximum shutter

Increasing the maximum shutter makes the images brighter.

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Live image pages configuration panels>Clicking the [Image quality] tabs enables you to set the image quality.

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Select [Maximum shutter]

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Selecting [Maximum shutter] longer than [Max 1/30s] brightens the image because the amount of light entered increases.

Increasing the maximum shutter increases the blur.


Maximum shutter : 1/30		Maximum shutter : 4/30

6.7Reducing white flickering and blacking on the screen

6.7.1Set Super Dynamic

When Super Dynamic is set to ON, both bright and dark areas are reproduced faithfully, even when shooting in a place with a large brightness difference.

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Live image pages configuration panels>Clicking the [Image quality] tabs enables you to set the image quality.

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Set [Super Dynamic] to [On]

Set [Super Dynamic] to [Off] when the following phenomena are observed depending on the lighting condition.

–If flicker or color change occurs

–Noise in the bright area on the screen


Super Dynamic: Off	Super Dynamic: On

6.7.2Set the backlight compensation

By setting [Backlight Corrector], the darkness of the indoor object is suppressed (brighter indoor object).

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Live image pages configuration panels>[Detail setting]>[Camera detailed setting]>[Image] or [Image/Audio] of the Advanced menus on the left>[Image adjust] in the [Image quality] tabs>When [Advanced settings] is clicked, the image quality adjustment setting window is displayed.

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Set to [Back light compensation(BLC)] in the [Super Dynamic] [BLC/ HLC]

If [Super Dynamic] is set to [On] or [Intelligent Auto] is set to [On], [Backlight Compensation] cannot be set.


Back Light Correction: Off		Back light correction: On Level: 16

6.7.3Set the high light compensation

By setting [High light compensation(HLC)], bright lights such as car headlights suppress the brightness of the object.

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Live image pages configuration panels>[Detailed setting]>[Camera detailed setting]>[Image] or [Image/Audio] of the Advanced menus on the left>[Image adjust] in the [Image quality] tabs>When [Setup] is clicked, the image quality adjustment setting window is displayed.

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Select [High light compensation(HLC)] in [Super Dynamic] [BLC/ HLC]

If [Super Dynamic] is set to [On] or [Intelligent Auto] is set to [On], it cannot be set to [High light compensation(HLC)].


High light compensation : Off		High light compensation : On

6.7.4Adjust the adaptive black stretch

Adjust the [Adaptive black stretch] to brighten the dark areas of the images.

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Live image pages configuration panels>[Detail setting]>[Camera detailed setting]>[Image] or [Image/Audio] of the Advanced menus on the left>[Image adjust] in the [Image quality] tabs>When [Advanced settings] is clicked, the image quality adjustment setting window is displayed.

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Adjust [Detail setting] [Adaptive black stretch] levels to [+]


Level: 128		Level: 255

6.7.5Adjust the [Pedestal level]

Adjust the [Pedestal level] to adjust the black level of the image.

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Live image pages configuration panels>[Detailed setting]>[Camera detailed setting]>[Image] or [Image/Audio] of the Advanced menus on the left>[Image adjust] in the [Image quality] tabs>When [Setup] is clicked, the image quality adjustment setting window is displayed.

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Adjust the pedestal level of the [Detailed setting].

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Moving in the [+] direction brightens the image.

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Move in the [-] direction to darken the image.


[+] direction Brighten the image		[-] direction Darken the image

6.8Adjust the object contrast

6.8.1Adjust the contrast

By adjusting the [Contrast level] to increase the contrast between the light and dark images, visibility of the object with less contrast can be improved.

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Live image pages configuration panels>[Detailed setting]>[Camera detailed setting]>[Image] or [Image/Audio] of the Advanced menus on the left>[Image adjust] in the [Image quality] tabs>When [Setup] is clicked, the image quality adjustment setting window is displayed.

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Adjust [Detailed setting] [Contrast level] levels to [+]


Level: 128		[+] direction Increase the contrast

6.9Reduce flicker

Flickers are automatically corrected by using [Light control mode].

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Live image pages configuration panels>Clicking the [Image quality] tabs enables you to set the image quality.

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Select [Indoor scene (50 Hz)] or [Indoor scene (60 Hz)] for [Light control mode].

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Use 50 Hz/60 Hz depending on the region.

6.10Reducing the blur of object (bright scenes)

6.10.1Set intelligent auto (motion priority level)

Using [Intelligent Auto], the camera identifies object with scenes (backlights, outdoors, night scenes, etc.) and facial movements of people. The camera automatically adjusts the amount, gain, shutter speed, and contrast of light entering the camera from the camera's lenses to make it easier to see a moving object.

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Live image pages configuration panels>[Detail setting]>[Camera detailed setting]>[Image] or [Image/Audio] of the Advanced menus on the left>[Image adjust] in the [Image quality] tabs>When [Advanced settings] is clicked, the image quality adjustment setting window is displayed.

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Adjust [Face priority level (Brightness)] and [Motion priority level (Shutter)] with [Intelligent Auto] set to [On].

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By adjusting in the [+] direction, blurring of the object will be reduced.

Increasing the level in a low illumination environment increases noise.


Off (person blurred)		On (less blurring)

6.10.2Adjust the maximum shutter

Shortening the maximum shutter reduces blur.

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Live image pages configuration panels>Clicking the [Image quality] tabs enables you to set the image quality.

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Selecting a shorter [Maximum shutter] than [Max. 1/30s]

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If [Maximum shutter] is set to a shorter time than [Max. 1/30s], blur is reduced.

In low illumination environments, shortening the maximum shutter will darken the object and increase the noise.


Maximum shutter : 1/30		Maximum shutter : 1/250

6.11Reducing object blur (dark scenes)

6.11.1Adjust digital noise reduction

Reducing the effects of noise reduction by adjusting the [Digital noise reduction] reduces the blur.

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Live image pages configuration panels>Clicking the [Image quality] tabs enables you to set the image quality.

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Adjust the [Digital noise reduction] in the [-] direction.

If the effect of noise reduction is reduced, the noise will increase.


Level: 128		Level: 100 Reduce the blur

6.12Sharpen the outline of the subject

6.12.1Adjust the sharpness level

Adjust the [Sharpness level] to sharpen the outline of the images.

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Live image pages configuration panels>Clicking the [Image quality] tabs enables you to set the image quality.

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Adjust the [Sharpness level] to [+]


Level: 10		Level: 31 Sharpen the outline of the image

6.13Adjust the color

6.13.1Adjust color density

Adjust the [Chroma gain level] to adjust the darkness.

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Live image pages configuration panels>[Detailed setting]>[Camera detailed setting]>[Image] or [Image/Audio] of the Advanced menus on the left>[Image adjust] in the [Image quality] tabs>When [Setup] is clicked, the image quality adjustment setting window is displayed.

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Adjust [Chroma gain level] in [Basic Adjustment] or [Detailed setting]

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If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the colors will become loud and vivid.

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If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the colors will become subdued.


[-]				[+]

6.13.2Adjust the white balance

If the color is affected by a sodium lamp, use [White balance] to adjust the color.

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Live image pages configuration panels>[Detailed setting]>[Camera detailed setting]>[Image] or [Image/Audio] of the Advanced menus on the left>[Image adjust] in the [Image quality] tabs>When [Setup] is clicked, the image quality adjustment setting window is displayed.

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Select [ATW2] in [White balance]

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The camera automatically adjusts the white balance under a sodium lamp.


Effect of sodium lamp		No effect of sodium lamp

6.14Reducing object noise (bright scenes)

6.14.1Adjust the sharpness level

Adjusting the [Sharpness level] to make the images soft reduces the noise around the object.

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Live image pages configuration panels>Clicking the [Image quality] tabs enables you to set the image quality.

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Adjust the [Sharpness level] in the [-] direction.


Level: 31		Level: 5 Soften the outline of the image

6.15Reducing object noise (dark scenes)

6.15.1Adjust digital noise reduction

By adjusting the [Digital noise reduction] and increasing the effects of noise reduction, noise is reduced.

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Live image pages configuration panels>Clicking the [Image quality] tabs enables you to set the image quality.

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Adjust the [Digital noise reduction] to [+]

Increasing the effects of noise reduction increases blur.


Level: 90		Level: 255 Reduce noise

6.16Troubleshooting

Check the symptoms on this table before asking for repair.
Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the watch if you do not recover from any of these problems or if you have symptoms other than those listed in this table.


Phenomenon	Probable Causes	Measures	Reference
Be not powered on	For a PoE power supply		Installation
	・Is the Ethernet cable of this product connected to the power supply device for PoE (IEEE 802.3af compliant)?	・Check if it is connected.
	・Some power supply devices that can connect multiple PoE terminal devices will not supply power if the total power supply exceeds the limit.	・Refer to the instruction manual of the PoE power supply.
	For DC power supply
	・Is the cable from the DC 12V power supply connected correctly and securely to the camera?	・Check if it is connected.
	・Does the AC adapter meet the this product rating?	・Check the AC adapter rating.
The LINK indicator does not illuminate orange when the network cable is connected.	・Is the Ethernet cable connected correctly to the this product?	・Connect the Ethernet cable properly.	—
	・Is the hubs or routers to which the this product is connected working correctly?	・Check that your hub or router is working correctly.
	・Is the Ethernet cable connected to the this product broken?	・Replace with another Ethernet cable.
Generate noise in the audio input	The following may be considered.		Installation
Generate noise in the audio input	・The grounding of the camera, switching hub, and peripheral equipment is not grounded. ・Power lines, etc. are connected nearby. ・There are equipment that generates strong electric and magnetic fields in the vicinity (such as television and radio transmission antennas, air conditioner motors, power transformers, etc.).	If the peripheral is not improved, use a microphone with an amplifier or connect an audio output with low output impedance.	Installation

6.17Precautions pertaining to usage

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Impact on image/image quality
Image quality may deteriorate or the image may be difficult to see under the installation conditions below.

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When raindrops adhere to the Dome covers during rainfall

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When snow adheres to the Dome covers due to wind during snow accumulation (the degree of snow adherence depends on the amount of snow fall and the snow quality)

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Contamination of the Dome covers due to airborne dust or automotive exhaust

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About the built-in microphone

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If water adheres to the opening of the built-in microphone, the sound volume may drop. Allow it to dry thoroughly before use.

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When cleaning the opening of the built-in microphone, do not stick it with a sharp object. Failure to heed this warning may result in failure.

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Do not apply strong shocks to the Dome covers.
Otherwise damage or flooding can result.

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Do not touch lenses or Dome covers directly.
If dirty, image quality may deteriorate.

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Batteries
The battery is built into this product. Do not leave the battery in an environment exposed to excessive heat from sunlight or fire.

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If this product is no longer in use, do not leave it unattended and must be removed.

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Open Source Software

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This product includes open source software licensed under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and others.

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You may obtain the source code of such software and reproduce, distribute and modify it in accordance with GPL or LGPL.

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For more information on licensing open source software and source code, refer to the [Support] page [Click here for OSS information] on this product's configuration menu to view the information displayed.

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Please note that we shall not respond to any inquiries regarding the contents of the source code.

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Copyright
Except for open source software licensed under GPL/LGPL or otherwise, transfers, copying, disassembly, decompilation, and reverse engineering of the software contained in this product are prohibited. In addition, any act of export that violates the export laws and regulations of all software included in this product is prohibited.

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For trademarks and registered trademarks

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Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and ActiveX are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.

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Adobe, Acrobat, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe in the United States and/or other countries.

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microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

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iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.

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Android and Google Chrome are trademarks of Google LLC.

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Firefox is a trademark of the Mozilla Foundation in the United States and other countries.

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QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and other countries.

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Other company names and product names described in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of each company.

6.18Disclaimer

IN NO EVENT SHALL i-PRO Co., Ltd. BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES,INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:

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ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;

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ANY INCONVENIENCE, LOSS, OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THE USER;

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ALL MALFUNCTIONS OR TROUBLES FROM UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION OR TROUBLE;

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INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;

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ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;

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ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FOR DAMAGES BROUGHT BY ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION AS A PHOTOGRAPHED SUBJECT DUE TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY CONCERNING A SURVEILLANCE CAMERA'S PICTURE OR SAVED DATA, FOR SOME REASON (INCLUDING USE WHEN USER AUTHENTICATION ON THE AUTHENTICATION SETTING SCREEN IS SET TO OFF)、 BECOMING PUBLIC OR BEING USED FOR ANY PURPOSE;

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LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE (INCLUDING INITIALIZATION OF THE PRODUCT DUE TO FORGOTTEN AUTHENTICATION INFORMATION SUCH AS A USER NAME AND PASSWORD);

Limitation of liability

THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE THIRD PARTY'S RIGHT.
THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN, AT ANY TIME, FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S).

6.19NETWORK RELATIONSHIP

Since this product is connected to the network, it may be damaged as follows.

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Leakage or leakage of information via this product

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Malicious operation of this product by a malicious third party

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Interference or stoppage of this product by a malicious third party

In order to prevent such damage, take adequate network security measures including the following measures under the responsibility of the customer.

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Use this product on a secure network using firewalls, etc.

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Confirm that computer viruses and malicious programs are regularly checked and exterminated when the computer is connected to the system.

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Use user authentication, set user names and passwords, and restrict users who can log in to protect against unauthorized attacks.

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To prevent image data, authentication information (user name, password), alarm mail information, FTP server information, DDNS server information, etc., from being leaked on the network, measures such as restricting access by user authentication are implemented.

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All browsers must be closed after administrator access to this product.

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The password of the administrator is changed periodically. In addition, authentication information (user name, password) shall be appropriately stored so that it is not visible to third parties.

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Do not install this product or cables in a place where they are easily destroyed.