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 October, 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 user authentication [User auth.])
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 Configuring the network settings [Network])
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/”*1 or “http://Host name registered in the DDNS server/”*2 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. (→[Camera title])
Alarm occurrence indication button*2
When an alarm occurs, the display flashes. When this button is clicked, this button will disappear.
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. (→2.4.2 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.
Wide dynamic range
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to activate the wide dynamic range function. The wide dynamic range function compensates the brightness of a subject that has a large amount of contrast, thereby, enabling you to check the image in a natural state.
On: Activates the wide dynamic function.
Off: Deactivates the wide dynamic function.
Default: Off
Note
When the following phenomena are observed depending on the lighting conditions, set “Wide dynamic range” to “Off”.
When flickering appears or the color changes on the screen
When noise appears in the brighter or darker area on the screen
Super Dynamic
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to activate the super dynamic function. Refer to the description “Super Dynamic function” (→Wide dynamic range (WDR)/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.
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.
ELC: Uses the shutter speed adjustment to control the amount of light.
Default: ELC
Upside-down
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to turn the image upside-down.
Default: Off
IMPORTANT
If the “Upside-down” setting is changed when the following area settings are configured, the area setting must be configured again.
If the “Upside-down” setting is changed when a preset position is configured, the preset position must be configured again. (→2.5.5.4 Configure the preset positions (Preset position setup menu))
Note
The upside-down function is available when <Ceiling> is selected for “Image capture mode”. (→2.5.1 Configure the settings relating to the image capture mode [Image])
When “Fisheye” is selected for “Image capture mode”, images are not turned upside-down.
Manual focus adjustment
Adjust the zoom 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
The auto focus function automatically starts adjusting focus on a subject located in the center of the screen when the [Execute] button is clicked.
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”, if “Auto back focus” is executed during slow shutter operations at night, it may take a long time to complete “Auto back focus”.
In the following locations or with the following subjects, the auto back focus may not 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 lens is in an environment 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]
Click the “Close” button to close the Set page.
Note
When the HTTP port number is changed from “80”, enter “http://IP address: (colon) + port number”*1 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” (→2.5.2 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.” (→2.8.1 Configure the settings relating to the user authentication [User auth.])
*3
Only when accessing the camera via the Internet.