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- Page 1 Amcrest IPM-721S/ IPM-721B / IPM-721W 1.3MP ProHD Indoor Wi-Fi Camera User Manual Version 1.0.4 Revised December 14 , 2018...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.2.3 For Cloud Storage and Playback ....................10 4.2.4 For Quick Web Access to Your Cameras ..................10 4.3. App Setup ............................... 10 4.3.1. Amcrest Cloud App Setup ........................ 11 4.3.2. Amcrest View Pro Setup ........................13 4.4 Desktop Access Setup ..........................17 4.5 Amcrest Cloud Desktop Setup ........................ - Page 3 5.2 Playback ..............................23 5.3. Cloud Storage ............................25 5.4 Setup ............................... 25 5.4.1. Camera ............................. 26 5.4.1.1 Configuration ..........................26 5.4.1.8. Profile Management ........................32 5.4.1.2. Video ............................33 5.4.1.3. Audio ............................. 36 5.4.2. Network ............................37 5.4.2.1. TCP/IP............................37 5.4.2.2.
- Page 4 5.4.4.1 Schedule ............................57 5.4.4.2. Destination ..........................60 5.4.4.2.1 Path ............................60 5.4.4.2.2. SD Card............................ 61 5.4.4.2.3. FTP ............................61 5.4.4.2.4 NAS ............................62 5.4.4.3 Record Control ..........................63 5.4.5. System .............................. 64 5.4.5.1 General ............................64 5.4.5.2. Manage Users ..........................65 5.4.5.3.
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Page 5: Welcome
Email Amcrest Customer Support support@amcrest.com Important Security Warning To keep your Amcrest camera secure and prevent unauthorized access, please make sure to follow the steps below: • Always make sure that your camera has the latest firmware as listed on www.amcrest.com/firmware-subscribe... -
Page 6: Features And Specifications
1.1 Overview Amcrest cameras are an excellent digital surveillance product that can be useful to a wide variety of users. This camera connects to any router and uses an internet connection to allow the user to access all of its functionality from many internet connected devices. -
Page 7: Device Overview
• Advanced Network Protocol Support The camera is UPnP compatible, and includes functionality for use with PPPoE, DDNS, and other protocols to allow remote and local connection with a large variety of network hardware. Note: There may be slight differences in functionality due to the existence of different product series. 2 Device Overview The image below is a representation of your device: Please refer to the following chart for information about the camera and its ports. - Page 8 Port Number Function Power port Audio input/output ports SD Card slot Alarm input/output ports Reset/WPS button/Indicator light (For reset, press and hold for 10 seconds; for WPS, push once and release) Network port Please refer to the chart below for information about the camera’s indicator light: Indicator Light Status Device Status Red Light is blinking quickly.
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Page 9: Connection & Installation
3. Connection & Installation This section provides information about the connection and installation of your camera. 3.1 Connection Guide The camera initially should be connected via the following method: • WiFi Connection • Ethernet Connection For more information on how to connect your camera, refer to section 4, Camera Access Setup. 3.2 Installation Guide To install the camera using the included mounting bracket you will need the following items: •... -
Page 10: Default Username And Password
If you are setting up your camera for the first time, or you are setting up your camera for mobile viewing, please follow the instructions as outlined on section 4.3. Using the Amcrest View app on your smartphone or tablet, you can view your camera live from anywhere, and access features such as taking snapshots, creating recordings, and more. -
Page 11: Amcrest Cloud App Setup
For purposes of this guide, we will use iOS, though both apps. The App Interface may differ slightly from the screenshots below as updates are released. Below, you'll find instructions on how to set up your camera up on the Amcrest cloud app as well as the Amcrest View Pro app. - Page 12 Press Next to continue. 7. Set a new password for your camera. The password 8. If you are connecting a WiFi camera to the Amcrest must be between 8 to 32 characters long and contain Cloud and would like to enable WiFi via the Ethernet only letters and numbers.
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Page 13: Amcrest View Pro Setup
Make sure your camera is plugged into a power source and your Ethernet cable is connected from the camera to your router. • Make sure your camera and mobile device are on the same network during setup. Download and open the Amcrest View Pro app from the App Store or Play Store. - Page 14 2. Open the app and tap on the + symbol in the middle 3. Tap on Add Device to add a new device to your app. of the screen to begin adding your WiFi device. 4. Tap on WiFi Camera Select your connection type, in this case, select the left tab Set Up A New Camera On WiFi or Connect New Device (on Android) to begin adding the device to the app.
- Page 15 6. Ensure an Ethernet cable is connected from the 7. Ensure your smartphone or tablet is connected to router to the camera and the included power adapter the same WiFi network as your camera. Tap Next to is connected to the device. Allow the device to continue.
- Page 16 For more information on alternative setup methods for your camera in the Amcrest View Pro app visit the following links: IP/Domain/DDNS App Setup: Used to establish a connection without using P2P. For more information on this setup method visit,...
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Page 17: Desktop Access Setup
Note: Make sure the camera and the PC are on the same network before proceeding. Use one of the following web browsers: Safari, Internet Explorer, or the Google Chrome app. To easily connect to the camera’s interface, install and run the Amcrest IP Config tool. You can download the IP Config software from www.amcrest.com... -
Page 18: Amcrest Cloud Desktop Setup
4. View your camera live or watch recorded clips using the menu button on the top of the page. You can also use the Amcrest Cloud app on iOS and Android to add more cameras, play recordings, and view your camera live, from anywhere. For more information visit amcrest.com/support... -
Page 19: Remote Web Access Setup
6. Click the Connections menu item on the left hand menu and ensure that the HTTP port has changed. 7. Click the DDNS menu item on the left hand menu, pick Amcrest DDNS from the drop down box, click the checkbox next to Server Type, and then click the Save button on the bottom right. -
Page 20: Port Forwarding Remote Web Access Setup
16. If the browser prompts you to allow the plugin to work on the computer, hit Allow to ensure the plugin can run successfully. 17. Enter in login details into the username and password fields and click login. If the process above is not working, please contact Amcrest Support via one of the following options: Visit http://amcrest.com/contacts and use the email form. -
Page 21: Operation And Interface
HTTP Port is 33333, the URL would be http://abc123456789.AmcrestDDNS.com:33333 23. Enter in login details into the username and password fields and click login. If the process above is not working, please contact Amcrest Support via one of the following options: Visit http://amcrest.com/contacts... - Page 22 Section 1: This bar allows the user to select which stream type and which protocol they want to choose. Section 2: The functions bar allows the user to perform different camera functions while in live mode. See the table below for an explanation of the different functions available: Button Function Name...
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Page 23: Playback
Section 3: This bar allows the user to change video settings for the live playback screen. See the below table for an explanation of the video settings: Button Function Name Function Description Image Adjustment This button opens the image adjustment toolbar, which allows the user to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue for the live feed’s picture. - Page 24 This is the interface for the playback menu. There are 7 main sections: 1. Quick Actions: This panel allows the user to zoom in on playback footage, take a snapshot of the playback footage, or open the help menu. 2. File Menu: This panel allows the user to select a file type and data source. 3.
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Page 25: Cloud Storage
5.3. Cloud Storage The Cloud Storage tab allows the user quick access to the Amcrest Cloud website. At this website (amcrestcloud.com) users can register for new accounts as well as view or modify existing accounts. For more information on Amcrest Cloud visit: amcrest.com/support... -
Page 26: Camera
There are 3 main sections to note in the Setup tab: Menu Bar: The menu bar is composed of menu sections, which when clicked display any menu items that fall under their category. Menu Items: These menu items each open a different menu that allows the user to change specific settings for the camera. - Page 27 • Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and Normal. • Brightness: This slider is used to adjust playback and recorded video window brightness. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The larger the number, the brighter the video is. When you input the value here, the bright section and the dark section of the video will be adjusted accordingly.
- Page 28 • Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and Normal. • Anti-Flicker: These radio buttons allow the user to select what type of anti-flicker technology should be used for the video feed. The three options are 50 Hz, 60 Hz, and Outdoor. The desired option should offset any flickering effect caused by the electrical current used in the specific area.
- Page 29 • BLC: backlight compensation: Default will use the whole image to balance the lighting settings, and Customized will allow you to balance the lighting settings from the target area. • WDR: Wide Dynamic Range makes multiple scans of a scene to provide one balanced and unwashed image that is clear for the user.
- Page 30 To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings, click the Save button. 5.4.1.5. Day & Night Used to determine when black and white mode is turned on in a dark environment. Below is a screenshot of this menu: •...
- Page 31 • Auto - Uses D&N Sensitivity setting to change between color mode and infrared and black and white mode. • Black & White - Always sets picture to black and white, however when illumination is too dark it switches on IR mode. •...
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Page 32: Profile Management
5.4.1.7. Indicator Light This menu box allows the user to select whether the indicator light in the camera is on or off for the selected profile. Below is a screenshot of this menu: • Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and Normal. -
Page 33: Video
• Profile Management: This set of radio buttons allow the user to set what basis the profile management settings run on. There are 3 options: Normal, Full Time, and Schedule. Normal means that the system can automatically alternate between night and day based on the profiles for each. Full Time means that the system sticks to one profile the entire time it is running. - Page 34 • Watermark Character: This field allows the user to set the watermark’s text. The default string is Digital CCTV. The maximum length is 85 characters. This string can only include numbers, characters, and underscores. Sub Stream is a lower quality stream that allows the feed to take up less resources and bandwidth when streaming.
- Page 35 The menu on the left allows the user to select which overlay to modify. Privacy Masking, Channel Title, Time, and Text Overlay can all be modified in this menu. For Privacy Masking, the radio button enables or disables the feature. To set a privacy mask, click one of the boxes in the live view window, and position or resize it as needed.
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Page 36: Audio
Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Path tab in the Video menu item: • The Live Snapshot field allows the user to select where to save live snapshots to. Click the Browse button to select a different destination folder. •... -
Page 37: Network
Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Audio menu: Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable audio recording. • Encode Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select what audio format the audio should be recorded in. •... - Page 38 The P2P settings screen is where users can use a QR code to connect their smartphone or tablet to the camera. This feature needs to be enabled for use with the Amcrest View app, Amcrest Cloud, or AmcrestView.com. Below is a screenshot of the P2P...
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Page 39: Connection
QR code scanning feature cannot be used. • QR Code: This image is a Quick Response (QR) code. By scanning this image using the Amcrest View app, this camera can establish a connection with the app. -
Page 40: Ddns
Quick DDNS, NO-IP DDNS, CN99 DDNS, and Dyndns DDNS. Based on which service is selected, different options may show on this screen. For purposes of this guide, AmcrestDDNS will be used. AmcrestDDNS is a free DDNS service provided by Amcrest, and it must be renewed every year. -
Page 41: Ip Filter
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. 5.4.2.4. IP Filter This screen allows for the filtering of IP addresses, either blocking them, or granting them access to the camera. - Page 42 Below is an explanation of fields on the SMTP (Email) settings screen: • SMTP Server: SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. This field allows the user to enter the SMTP server used by the email service. • Port: This field allows the user to enter the port that corresponds to the selected SMTP server. •...
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Page 43: Upnp
• Keep Alive: This checkbox allows the user to enable a function to periodically check in with the SMTP server to ensure it can connect correctly. • Email Test: This button causes the system to automatically send out an email to test the connection is OK or not. -
Page 44: Snmp
The seventh column allows the user to open a dialog box and edit the service’s information. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. 5.4.2.7. -
Page 45: Multicast
Click the checkbox next to Enable to the Bonjour functionality. The Server Name field allows the user to specify what name to use to connect devices via the Bonjour protocol. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. - Page 46 Below is an explanation of the fields on the WiFi tab of the WiFi menu: ● Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable WiFi functionality. ● Add SSID: This button allows the user to manually enter in an SSID. ●...
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Page 47: 802.1X
The WiFi camera will now be connected to your WiFi network. You can now remove the Ethernet cable from the device. Please note, the IP address listed in the WiFi Network Information menu will be the IP address used to access your camera wirelessly. 5.4.2.11. -
Page 48: Https
• Realtime Monitor: This field allows the user to enter in a priority value for real time monitoring packets. The range is between 0-63. • Command: This field allows the user to enter in a priority value for command packets. The range is between 063. - Page 49 Below is an explanation of the fields on the Motion Detect tab: • Enable: This checkbox enables motion detection for the camera. • Schedule: Clicking this button opens a weekly schedule that can be used to set times.
- Page 50 Click and drag to set motion detection for certain days of the week. Also, periods of motion detection can be set for each day and enabled using the period settings on the bottom half of the screen. There are a total of 6 periods that can be set.
- Page 51 • Record: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to record video when a motion detection alarm is triggered. • Record Delay: This field specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and recording should be. •...
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Page 52: Audio Detection
o Click and drag to set video tampering for certain days of the week. Also, periods of video tampering can be set for each day and enabled using the period settings on the bottom half of the screen. There are a total of 6 periods that can be set. - Page 53 Enable: This checkbox enables an audio detection alarm for the camera. Enable Intensity Change: This checkbox enables intensity change for the camera audio. o Sensitivity is the amount of change required to increase the audio detected by a percentage. The lower the sensitivity, the more audio variance is required to trigger an alarm.
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Page 54: Alarm
● Anti-Dither: This field allows the user to set the anti-dither time. The values in this field can range from 5 to 600 seconds. This time value controls how long the alarm signal lasts. Based on audio detection, a buzzer can go off, a tour can begin, PTZ can be activated, a snapshot can be taken, or the camera can begin recording. - Page 55 • Relay-In: Allows the user to set specific relayed alarms to the camera. • Schedule: Clicking this button opens a weekly schedule that can be used to set times. Click and drag to set motion detection for certain days of the week. Also, periods of motion detection can be set for each day and enabled using the period settings on the bottom half of the screen.
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Page 56: Abnormality
5.4.3.4. Abnormality This menu allows the user to adjust abnormality event settings. This menu has 2 tabs: Network, and Illegal Access. 5.4.3.4.1 SD Card This tab allows the user to set the camera’s response to an SD card related abnormality. Below is a screenshot of the SD card tab screen: Below is an explanation of the fields on the SD Card settings tab: •... -
Page 57: Illegal Access
• Enable: This checkbox enables the Network abnormality trigger for the camera. • Record: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to record video when a network abnormality is detected. • Record Delay: This field specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and recording should be. •... - Page 58 5.4.4.1.1 Record Schedule This tab is where video recording settings are configured. Below is a screenshot of the Record Schedule settings screen: Below is an explanation of the fields on the Record Schedule settings tab: Record Type: These checkboxes allow the user to select which recording type they want to configure on the schedule.
- Page 59 Below is an explanation of the fields on the Snapshot Schedule settings tab: • Record Type: These checkboxes allow the user to select which snapshot type they want to configure on the schedule. There are 3 types of snapshots: General: General means that the camera will take snapshots during the specified time period.
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Page 60: Destination
Below is an explanation of the fields on the Holiday Schedule settings tab: • Record Type: These checkboxes allow the user to select which recording type they want to configure on the schedule. There are 2 types of recordings: Record: This checkbox is referring to video recording. Snapshot: This checkbox is referring to snapshot recording. -
Page 61: Sd Card
Below is an explanation of the fields on the Path settings tab: • Event Type: This column designates storage options available to the camera. The options are SD Card, FTP, and NAS. • Record Type: These columns designate which recording type should be recorded to which event type. -
Page 62: Nas
Below is an explanation of the fields on the FTP settings tab: • Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable FTP uploading for the camera’s recorded media. • Server Address: This field allows the user to designate a DDNS address for the FTP server. •... -
Page 63: Record Control
Save button. 5.4.4.4. Cloud Storage This menu redirects the user to the Amcrest Cloud web site. At this website (amcrestcloud.com) users can register for new accounts as well as view or modify existing accounts. For more information on Amcrest Cloud visit:... -
Page 64: System
5.4.5. System This menu section allows the user to change general settings for the camera. 5.4.5.1 General This menu controls where general settings are configured. There are 2 tabs in this menu: General and Date & Time. 5.4.5.1.1. General This tab is where the user can configure some basic camera settings. Below is a screenshot of the General tab: Below is an explanation of the fields on the General settings tab: •... -
Page 65: Manage Users
Below is an explanation of the fields on the Date & Time settings tab: • Date Format: This dropdown box allows the user to change the date format used in the camera. • Time Format: This dropdown box allows the user to change the time format used in the camera. •... -
Page 66: Default Settings
• User Name: This tab shows the usernames available on the camera. • Group: This tab shows the user groups available on the camera. • No.: This column shows the user’s number on the user list. User Name: This column shows the usernames of the different accounts on the camera. •... -
Page 67: Auto Maintain
Go to amcrest.com/firmware-subscribe • You will be taken to an Amcrest firmware downloads page. Search for the model number of your camera and download the latest firmware file. • Return to the web user interface for your camera and press the Browse button to locate... -
Page 68: Information
• Once the firmware file has been imported, click Upgrade. • The device will reset, return to the web user interface. The upgrade is now complete. Note: When upgrading the camera’s firmware, do not disconnect the internet or power from the camera. 5.4.6. -
Page 69: Online Users
To back up the log, click the Backup button. To clear the log, click the Clear button. 5.4.6.3 Online Users This screen allows the user to see which users are online. Below is a screenshot of the Online Users screen: Click Refresh to refresh this table. -
Page 70: Faqs/Troubleshooting
6. FAQs/Troubleshooting 1. The camera does not boot up properly. Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: • The power input is not correct voltage. • The power cable connection is not secured correctly. • The firmware was upgraded incorrectly. 2. -
Page 71: Glossary Of Terms
• The camera’s local video output quality is not enough. 8. The camera is unable to connect to WiFi. Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: • The network is not stable. • The WiFi settings in the camera are not configured. (refer to section 5.4.2.10. WiFi) •... -
Page 72: Fcc Statement
• S/N – S/N stands for serial number. The S/N is unique to each camera and can be used to connect to different Amcrest apps and services to provide different methods of access to the camera. -
Page 73: Ic Warning Statement
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -
Page 74: Appendix A: Toxic Or Hazardous Materials Or Elements
Appendix A: Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements Component Name Cr VI PBDE Sheet ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Metal(Case) Plastic Parts ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ （Panel） Circuit Board ○ ○ ○... - Page 75 To contact Amcrest support, please do one of the following: Visit http://amcrest.com/contacts and use the email form Call Amcrest Support using one of the following numbers Toll Free US: (888) 212-7538 International Callers (Outside of US): +1-713-893-8956 USA: 713-893-8956 Canada: 437-888-0177...
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