1.2.2 Monitor images on a tablet device
It is possible to connect to the camera using a tablet device via the Internet and monitor images (MJPEG or JPEG) from the camera on the screen of the tablet device. It is also possible to refresh images to display the latest image.
The compatible mobile terminals are shown as follows. (As of April, 2020)
iPad, iPhone (iOS 8 or later)
Android™ mobile terminals
When an Android terminal is used, an MJPEG format image is displayed by the Firefox® browser, and a JPEG format image is displayed by the standard browser.
IMPORTANT
When the authentication window is displayed, enter the user name and password.
To enhance the security, it is recommended to change the password periodically. (→2.8.1 Configure the settings relating to the alarm action [Alarm])
Note
It is necessary to configure the network settings of the tablet device in advance to connect to the Internet and monitor images from the camera. (→2.9.1 Configure the settings relating to the user authentication [User auth.])
Depending on the device model, the same screen as the PC may be displayed. In that case, access to “http://IP address/live/tab.html” or “http://Host name registered in the DDNS server/live/tab.html”.
1.
Access to “http://IP address/” or “http://Host name registered in the DDNS server/” using a tablet device.
Images from the camera will be displayed.
[Setup menu] button*1
Displays the setup menu.
Camera title
The camera title entered for “Camera title” on the [Basic] tab will be displayed. (→2.5.1 Configure the basic settings [Basic])
Alarm occurrence indication button*2
When an alarm occurs, the display flashes. When this button is clicked, this button will disappear. (→1.4 Action at an alarm occurrence)
Note
Since the blinking of the alarm occurrence indication button is not coupled to recording images to the SD memory card, forwarding E-mails, or other operations, check the settings of each operation separately.
SD recording status indicator
The status of the SD recording can be checked with this indicator. When the SD recording starts, the SD recording status indicator will light red. It will go off when the SD recording stops.
This indicator will be displayed when “Manual” or “Schedule” is selected for “Save trigger” on the setup menu. (→2.5.2 Configure the settings relating to the SD memory card [SD memory card])
Main area
The live images from the camera will be displayed in this area.
Remaining capacity
Displays the remaining capacity and total capacity of the SD memory card.
Super Dynamic setting
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to activate the super dynamic function. Refer to the description “Super Dynamic function” (→Super Dynamic(SD)) about the super dynamic function.
On: The super dynamic function will work.
Off: The super dynamic function will not work.
Default: On
Note
When the following are observed depending on the light condition, select “Off” for “Super Dynamic(SD)”.
When flickering appears or the color changes on the screen
When noise appears in the brighter area on the screen
[Light control mode] pull-down menu
Select the light control mode from the following.
Outdoor scene: Depending on the brightness level (illuminance), the iris will automatically be controlled together with the shutter speed adjustment to control light. When shooting a bright subject such as outdoor, etc., select this parameter. Be aware that flicker may occur when a subject is under fluorescent lighting.
Indoor scene (50 Hz) / Indoor scene (60 Hz): The shutter speed will automatically be adjusted to prevent flicker caused by fluorescent light. Select 50 Hz or 60 Hz corresponding to the location where the camera is in use.
Fix shutter:
When 30fps mode is selected for [Image capture mode]:
1/30 Fix, 3/120 Fix, 2/100 Fix, 2/120 Fix, 1/100 Fix, 1/120 Fix, 1/250 Fix, 1/500 Fix, 1/1000 Fix, 1/2000 Fix, 1/4000 Fix, 1/10000 Fix
When 25fps mode is selected for [Image capture mode]:
1/25 Fix, 3/100 Fix, 2/100 Fix, 1/100 Fix, 1/250 Fix, 1/500 Fix, 1/1000 Fix, 1/2000 Fix, 1/4000 Fix, 1/10000 Fix
Default: Outdoor scene
Note
When a faster shutter speed is selected (up to 1/10000), it is possible to capture a fast moving object with less blur.
When a faster shutter speed is selected, the sensitivity will become lower.
When “On” is selected for “Super Dynamic(SD)”, “Fix shutter” is not available. To configure “Fix shutter”, set “Super Dynamic(SD)” to “Off”.
When 25fps mode is selected for “Image capture mode”, “Indoor scene (60 Hz)” is not available.
Image rotation
Set whether or not to rotate the image (JPEG, H.265, or H.264).
0 °(Off): Does not rotate the image.
90 °: Rotates the image by 90 degrees.
180 °(Upside-down): Turns the image upside down.
270 °: Rotates the image by 270 degrees.
Default: 0 °(Off)
IMPORTANT
The position shifts if the image rotation setting is changed when the following area settings are configured. Therefore, configure the settings for each area after configuring the image rotation.
If “90 °” or “270 °” is selected for “Image rotation”, depending on the “Character size” setting and the number of characters used, characters displayed on the screen may be cut off.
When “90 °” or “270 °” is selected for “Image rotation”, the position selectable with “OSD” - “Position” is limited to “Upper left” or “Lower left”.
Note
When “320x180” is selected for “Image capture size”, the “90 °” or “270 °” cannot be set for [Image rotation].
The analog output from the MONITOR OUT terminal rotates along with the set angle for “Image rotation”.
Manual zoom adjustment
Adjust the zoom manually.
[-]: Adjust the zoom (magnification) up to 1.0 time in the “Wide” side.
[×1]: Make the zoom (magnification) 1.0 times.
[+]: Adjust the zoom (magnification) to the “Tele” side.
Note
The camera switches between optical zoom and extra optical zoom depending on the zoom ratio.
Until x2: optical zoom
Until x6: optical zoom + extra optical zoom
Until 3.1x: optical zoom
Until 9.3x: optical zoom + extra optical zoom
IMPORTANT
If extra optical zoom is configured after configuring settings for the mask area (→2.6.4.2 Set mask areas), privacy zone (→2.6.4.4 Configure the settings relating to the privacy zone (“Privacy zone” setup menu)), VMD area (→2.8.5 Configure the VMD settings [VMD area]), SCD area (→2.8.7 Configure the SCD settings [SCD area]) and VIQS area (→2.6.4.6 Configure the VIQS area), the configured areas for those settings may move out of alignment. Therefore, perform the setting for extra optical zoom function before other settings.
Manual focus adjustment
Adjust the focus manually.
[Near]: Adjust the focus in the “near” direction.
[Reset]: Return focus to initial setting.
[Far]: Adjust the focus in the “far” direction.
Note
One-click of the [Near] or [Far] button is a fine adjustment, and it can look like there is no change in the focus. To shift the focus point largely, keep the button pressed.
Auto focus
[Excute]: When you press the button, the auto focus function works andautomatically adjusts the focus to the subject in the center area of the screen.
IMPORTANT
When a value with an interval longer than “Max.1/30s” (Max.2/30s/ Max.4/30s/ Max.6/30s/ Max.10/30s/ Max.16/30s) is selected for “Maximum shutter” (→[Maximum shutter]), if “Auto focus” is executed during slow shutter operations at night, it may take a long time to complete “Auto focus”.
In the following locations or with the following subjects, the focus may not be able to be automatically adjusted. In this case, manually adjust the focus.
when the subject moves a lot
when there are large changes to the lighting intensity
when the light level is low
when the subject or location is extremely bright or reflective
when viewing through windows
when the dome cover is in a location where it can easily become dirty
locations where there is not much contrast such as a white wall
when there is harsh flickering
When images in the near-infrared light area change from color to black & white, images may be out of focus due to the nature of optical properties. In this case, the focus can automatically be corrected by selecting “Auto” or “Preset” for “Adjusting method” (the focus will not automatically be adjusted according to the illumination level change once the focus is corrected).
[Brightness adjustment] button
Adjust the brightness.
Click the [+] button to make the image brighter.
Click the [-] button to make the image darker.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default brightness setting.
[Close] button
Close the setup menu.
Note
When the HTTP port number is changed from “80”, enter “http://IP address: (colon) + port number”*3 in the address box of the browser. When using the DDNS function, access to “http://Host name registered in the DDNS server: (colon) + port number”*3.
When “HTTPS” is selected for “HTTPS” - “Connection” on the [Advanced] tab of the “Network” page, enter as follows.
“https://IP address: (colon) + port number” or “https://Host name registered in the DDNS server: (colon) + port number”*3
When the authentication window is displayed, enter the user name of an administrator or user and password. Depending on the mobile terminal in use, password entry may be required each time the screen is switched.
Depending on the tablet device in use, larger size images may not be displayed. In this case, selecting a setting close to the lowest quality setting for “Image quality setting” of “JPEG” (→2.6.2 Configure the settings relating to JPEG images [Image]) may sometimes solve this problem.
Depending on the tablet device in use or its contract plan, it may be impossible to access.
*1
Only operable by users whose access level is “1. Administrator”.
*2
Only operable by users whose access level is “1. Administrator” or “2. Camera control” when “On” is selected for “User auth.” (→[User auth.])
*3
Only when accessing the camera via the Internet.