Setup Help Needed to Access Camera IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED

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Hi - I bought a IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED and have it connected directly into my POE switch. Please note my IP addresses for the switch are in the 192.168.50.xxx sub range.

I know power is being fed but I am unable to obtain an IP.

How do I access the interface? The instructions make it appear it will get assigned an IP in the 192.168.1.xxxx range but I am little lost here.

Also, I tried hooking it up to my Lorex NVR system (no other cameras attached) - I did see the camera detected at one point in both the system and the web interface but no response, it times out.

My guess is the IP is not being picked up for some reason. Any suggestions? Thanks
 
My best suggestion is to try Config Tool. It can find cameras at pretty much any IP address.
 
LOL - I just found out there is a Dahua Tool and was coming here to post.

So I know the problem the IP is in some 10.1.x.x range but how do I reset this device so I can set the password? This was already intialized and the DHCP IP is not getting picked up for some reason. It seems I need to access this the password. I tried admin/admin but I don't think it is . Is there a way to reset it so it kicks off everything from scratch?

Thanks
 
Since I go to modify the IP to either DHCP or Static it says "Incorrect username or password"

When I got reset the password it asks for a Security Code which I don't know.

Not sure how to get past this
 
Mine arrived today. The default IP for me was 192.168.1.108. The config utility easily found the camera and set a password. But other changes I tried to apply did not "stick".

After finding the IP address and setting the password I simply used the browser to make changes.
 
Thank you - yes needed a hard reset - had to youtube a bit but figured it out.
Next step is how to improve the picture quality because its grainy quality.

FYI - it took a bit of time but I was then able to also connect it to the Lorex system after entering in the username/password set on the camera.
 
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It can be a little oversharpened on defaults in some passing light conditions as the Sun crosses the sky on mine. but I have the 6mm version. which seems less grainy on default settings than my 5442 ZE.
 
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couldn't find a user manual specific to the model, found a Dahua Network Camera Web 3.0 Operation Manual that was close...

LOTS and LOTS of configuration possible, now to find out what should be adjusted and what to be left alone.

enabling substream 1 in the camera is a checkmark, figuring out the appropriate string for BI was another;

/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1​
 
In my opinion, shutter (exposure) and gain are the two most important parameters and then base the others off of it. Shutter is more important than FPS. It is the shutter speed that prevents motion blur, not FPS. 15 FPS is more than enough for surveillance cameras as we are not producing Hollywood movies. Match iframes to FPS. 15FPS is all that is usually needed.

Many people do not realize there is manual shutter that lets you adjust shutter and gain and a shutter priority that only lets you adjust shutter speed but not gain. The higher the gain, the bigger the noise and see-through ghosting start to appear because the noise is amplified. Most people select shutter priority and run a faster shutter than they should because it is likely being done at 100 gain, so it is actually defeating their purpose of a faster shutter.

But first, run H264, smart codec off, CBR, and 8192 bitrate to start, along with 15 FPS and 15 i-frame.

Go into shutter settings and change to manual shutter and start with custom shutter as ms and change to 0-8.3ms and gain 0-50 (night) and 0-4ms exposure and 0-30 gain (day)for starters. Auto could have a shutter speed of 100ms or more with a gain at 100 and shutter priority could result in gain up at 100 which will contribute to significant ghosting and that blinding white you will get from the infrared.

Now what you will notice immediately at night is that your image gets A LOT darker. That faster the shutter, the more light that is needed. But it is a balance. The nice bright night static image results in Casper blur and ghost during motion LOL. What do we want, a nice static image or a clean image when there is motion introduced to the scene?

In the daytime, if it is still too bright, then drop the 4ms down to 3ms then 2ms, etc. You have to play with it for your field of view.

Then at night, if it is too dark, then start adding ms to the time. Go to 10ms, 12ms, etc. until you find what you feel is acceptable as an image. Then have someone walk around and see if you can get a clean shot. Try not to go above 16.67ms (but certainly not above 30ms) as that tends to be the point where blur starts to occur. Conversely, if it is still bright, then drop down in time to get a faster shutter.

You can also adjust brightness and contrast to improve the image.

You can also add some gain to brighten the image - but the higher the gain, the more ghosting you get. Some cameras can go to 70 or so before it is an issue and some can't go over 50.

But adjusting those two settings will have the biggest impact. The next one is noise reduction. Want to keep that as low as possible. Depending on the amount of light you have, you might be able to get down to 40 or so at night (again camera dependent) and 20-30 during the day, but take it as low as you can before it gets too noisy. Again this one is a balance as well. Too smooth and no noise can result in soft images and contribute to blur.

Do not use backlight features until you have exhausted every other parameter setting. And if you do have to use backlight, take it down as low as possible.

After every setting adjustment, have someone walk around outside and see if you can freeze-frame to get a clean image. If not, keep changing until you do. Clean motion pictures are what we are after, not a clean static image.
 
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Thank you for all the information. Should I do the setting changes directly in the Dahua config app, right?

Also I noticed this camera has two lights on the bottom that turned on automatically at night when in my room when it went dark. I suspect the settings will have a control for these as well.
 
wittaj said:
But first, run H264, smart codec off, CBR, and 8192 bitrate to start, along with 15 FPS and 15 i-frame.
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Standard operating procedure...

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wittaj said:
Go into shutter settings and change to manual shutter and start with custom shutter as ms
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This took a bit more digging to find... MANUAL mode was easy, but the CUSTOM was at the bottom of the scroll range; took a minute but finally found it

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Camera's output in the daytime is excellent. Waiting now for night fall to check it again.

VERY impressed thus far with the camera. Have been using Foscam then HikVision for a long time, first venture into Loryta (Dahua). New menu and additional menu options will take time to learn.

A little disappointed in the mounting system. There is an UP but that forces the cable routing out in a specific direction. To have the cable route down and to the right, the bracket is upside down. Also, even though the set screw is tight there is a bit of a wiggle between the camera and bracket.

There may be more upgrades in the near future.
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Thanks for the jumpstart setting
 
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Thank you sharing this information it was very helpful and I will try these out tomorrow.

Did you turn the illuminator off?

Also, I bought a waterproof junction box but am still trying to figure out how it works to mount. I won't be mounting until later in few months so right now just trying to get familiar with the camera and seeing if I can understand how the mounting aspect works here.
 
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Standard operating procedure...

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This took a bit more digging to find... MANUAL mode was easy, but the CUSTOM was at the bottom of the scroll range; took a minute but finally found it

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Camera's output in the daytime is excellent. Waiting now for night fall to check it again.

VERY impressed thus far with the camera. Have been using Foscam then HikVision for a long time, first venture into Loryta (Dahua). New menu and additional menu options will take time to learn.

A little disappointed in the mounting system. There is an UP but that forces the cable routing out in a specific direction. To have the cable route down and to the right, the bracket is upside down. Also, even though the set screw is tight there is a bit of a wiggle between the camera and bracket.

There may be more upgrades in the near future.
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Thanks for the jumpstart setting
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You can rotate that base in any orientation you need to place the cable slot as needed. Ignore the "up" arrow.

If you have wiggle in the cam still, then you most likely do not have the shroud seated fully into the groove on the base. Loosen the set screw, then insure that the opposite side of the shroud is properly fully seated in the groove and it's "catch" is engaged in the groove. Then press on the shroud at the set screw to make sure it is fully seated in the groove before snugging up the set screw.
 
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Illuminator is on, though only at 20% for last night's trial run. Camera is looking over the patio (back yard) which has zero ambient light. May look at possibly going lower.

I did set up a Schedule (Camera / Conditions / Profile Management) as to when Day and Night should start/stop. However, the times are set until you change them yourself. It would have been nicer if the camera would have calculated sunrise and sunset itself with an option to use those calculated times.

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One thing I have noticed is that after making changes on the camera it seems to help to reboot the camera and restart BI; in that order. Maybe this restart is standard operating procedure for all the pieces/parts to re-establish proper (new/updated) connections or maybe it's just me.
 
Thanks - to be honest i thought this would be a good camera to cover the front / carport area but I think it maybe best suited elsewhere. For example above the garage or around the outside garage area maybe a good fit. I think the door bell would be sufficient to capture the front area. I do have a car port and then a garage.

Now I am thinking it maybe best suited in that region.
 
joogle said:
Thanks - to be honest i thought this would be a good camera to cover the front / carport area but I think it maybe best suited elsewhere. For example above the garage or around the outside garage area maybe a good fit. I think the door bell would be sufficient to capture the front area. I do have a car port and then a garage.

Now I am thinking it maybe best suited in that region.
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Study this: Cliff Notes
 
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