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VIVOTEK 2 - User's Manual Table of Contents Overview 3 Read Before Use ..................................................................................................................................... 3Package Contents ................................................................................
Page 3 - Revision History; Initial release; Overview; Read Before Use; ■ Software CD
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 3 Revision History ■ Rev. 1.0: Initial release Overview Read Before Use The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is t...
Page 4 - Physical Description; Inner View; input / output devices. The pin definitions are described below.; SD/SDHC Card Capacity; This network camera is compliant with; Waterproof Level: IP67
VIVOTEK 4 - User's Manual Physical Description Inner View Outer View General I/O Terminal Block This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external input / output devices. The pin definitions are described below. SD/SDHC Card Capacity This network camera is co...
Page 5 - Hardware Reset; Installation; Hardware Installation; SDHC Card if necessary.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 5 Hardware Reset The reset button is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the system can return the camera to normal operation. If the system problems remain after reset, restore the factory settings and install again. Reset : ...
Page 6 - cure the camera base with a screwdriver.; Ceiling Mount; P l e a s e s e c u r e t h e s c r e w s
VIVOTEK 6 - User's Manual 4. Through the 3 holes on the camera base, insert the screws to corresponding holes and se- cure the camera base with a screwdriver. Ceiling Mount Wall Mount 1 2 3 4 A B A 1 2 B A 3 4 IMPORTANT! P l e a s e s e c u r e t h e s c r e w s tightly to avoid moisture.
Page 7 - Installing the Ground Wire; Network Deployment; Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet; Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable.; The power adapter should comply with
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 7 Installing the Ground Wire As shown in the figure below, secure one side of the supplied ground wire to the screw hole, route the wire, and attach the other end to a junction box or a grounded conduit. Network Deployment Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet Gener...
Page 8 - The first way is to set; Internet connection via a router; router’s user’s manual.; Internet connection with static IP; Please refer to LAN on page 34 for details.
VIVOTEK 8 - User's Manual There are several ways to set up the Network Camera over the Internet . The first way is to set up the Network Camera behind a router . The second way is to utilize a static IP . The third way is to use PPPoE . Internet connection via a router Before setting up the Network ...
Page 9 - PPPoE on page 35 for details.; When using a PoE-enabled switch; switch via Ethernet cable.; When using a non-PoE switch; between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch.; power + data transmission; The camera is only to be connected to PoE
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 9 Internet connection via PPPoE (Point-to-Point over Ethernet) Choose this connection type if you are connected to the Internet via a DSL Line. Please refer to PPPoE on page 35 for details. Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE) (MD8562) When using a PoE-...
Page 10 - Software Installation; your Network Camera on the LAN.; Next; to continue the program.
VIVOTEK 10 - User's Manual Software Installation Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), free-bundled software included on the product CD, helps you set up your Network Camera on the LAN. 1. Install IW2 under the Software Utility directory from the software CD. Double click the IW2 shortcut on your desktop to ...
Page 11 - Ready to Use; To adjust the viewing angle; that lens orientation can be fixed and
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 11 Ready to Use 1. A browser session with the Network Camera should prompt as shown below. 2. You should be able to see live video from your camera. You may also install the 32-channel recording software from the software CD in a deployment consisting of multiple cameras. For...
Page 12 - Fine-tune the Camera Focus; Loosen the lens lock screw under the lens module.; Completion; Finally, make sure all parts of the camera are securely installed.
VIVOTEK 12 - User's Manual Fine-tune the Camera Focus The focus of this network camera is set from 1.0m to infinity by factory default. If you want to focus on objects closer than 1.0m or the lens has lost focus, please fine tune it in the following way. 1. Loosen the lens lock screw under the lens ...
Page 13 - Accessing the Network Camera; GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software.; Using Web Browsers; Enter; The live video will be displayed in your web browser.; CAN NOT; open a
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 13 Accessing the Network Camera This chapter explains how to access the Network Camera through web browsers, RTSP players, 3GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software. Using Web Browsers Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access to the Network Cameras on th...
Page 15 - it is highly recommended to set a password for the Network Camera.; OK; Refresh your web browser, then install the Active X
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 15 ► By default, the Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access, it is highly recommended to set a password for the Network Camera. For more information about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 27. ► If you see a ...
Page 16 - Using RTSP Players; players that support RTSP streaming.
VIVOTEK 16 - User's Manual Using RTSP Players To view the MPEG-4 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following players that support RTSP streaming. Quick Time Player Real Player VLC media player mpegable Player pvPlayer As most ISPs and players only allow RTSP streaming throug...
Page 17 - Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices; sure the authentication mode of RTSP streaming is set to disable.; Type the following URL commands into the player.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 17 Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices To view the streaming media through 3GPP-compatible mobile devices, make sure the Network Camera can be accessed over the Internet. For more information on how to set up the Network Camera over the Internet, please refer to Setup the Ne...
Page 18 - Using VIVOTEK Recording Software; software or download it from
VIVOTEK 18 - User's Manual Using VIVOTEK Recording Software The product software CD also contains an ST-5701 recording software, allowing simultaneous monitoring and video recording for multiple Network Cameras. Please install the recording software; then launch the program to add the Network Camera...
Page 19 - Main Page; Host Name; A total of 3 event settings can be configured.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 19 Main Page This chapter explains the layout of the main page. It is composed of the following sections: VIVOTEK INC. Logo, Host Name, Camera Control Area, Configuration Area, Menu, and Live Video Window. VIVOTEK INC. Logo Click this logo to visit the VIVOTEK website. Host N...
Page 20 - Configuration Area; please refer to Configuration on page 24; Hide Button; captured video) and a floating frame (the view region
VIVOTEK 20 - User's Manual Configuration Area Client Settings : Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to Client Settings on page 22. Configuration: Click this button to access the configuration page of the Network Camera. It is suggested that a passw...
Page 21 - : The transmission protocol and media options for MPEG-4 video; Save Picture As; : Stop the transmission of the streaming media. Click the
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 21 MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options : The transmission protocol and media options for MPEG-4 video streaming. For further configuration, please refer to Client Settings on page 22. Time : Display the current time. For further configuration, please refer to Video Settings on ...
Page 22 - : Display the current time. For more information, please refer to
VIVOTEK 22 - User's Manual ■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MJPEG: Video Title : The video title can be configured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on page 53. Time : Display the current time. For more information, please refer to Video Settings ...
Page 23 - Client Settings; Save; on the page bottom; MPEG-4 Protocol Options
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 23 Client Settings This chapter explains how to select the stream transmission mode and saving options on the local computer. When completed with the settings on this page, click Save on the page bottom to enable the settings. MPEG-4 Media Options Select to stream video or au...
Page 24 - MP4 Saving Options; Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking; Local Streaming Buffer Time; If you enter 3000 Millisecond, the streaming will delay 3 seconds.
VIVOTEK 24 - User's Manual MP4 Saving Options Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking Start MP4 Recording on the main page. Here, you can specify the storage destination and file name. Folder : Specify a storage destination for the recorded video files. File name prefix: Ente...
Page 25 - Click; Configuration; on the main page to enter the camera setting pages. Note that only; Basic Mode
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 25 Configuration Click Configuration on the main page to enter the camera setting pages. Note that only Administrators can access the configuration page. VIVOTEK offers an easy-to-use user interface that helps you set up your network camera with minimal effort. To simplify th...
Page 26 - Advanced Mode; functions, please click on; Time. When finished with the settings on this page, click; at the bottom of the page to; System; Host name
VIVOTEK 26 - User's Manual Advanced Mode Each function on the configuration list will be explained in the following sections. Those functions that are displayed only in Advanced Mode are marked with Advanced Mode . If you want to set up advanced functions, please click on [Advanced Mode] at the bott...
Page 27 - System Time; : Select this option to synchronize the date and time of the Network
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 27 System Time Keep current date and time : Select this option to preserve the current date and time of the Network Camera. The Network Camera’s internal real-time clock maintains the date and time even when the power of the system is turned off. Synchronize with computer tim...
Page 28 - Homepage Layout; Preview; Here you can change the logo at the top of your homepage.; Custom; and the Browse field will appear.; Upload; to replace the existing logo with a new one.; to enable the settings.; Customized Button; is enabled by default.
VIVOTEK 28 - User's Manual Homepage Layout Advanced Mode This section explains how to set up your own customized homepage layout. Preview This column shows the settings of your homepage layout. You can manually select the background and font colors in Theme Options (the third column on this page). T...
Page 29 - Theme Options; to choose from. The new layout will simultaneously appear in the; to enable the
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 29 Theme Options Here you can change the color of your homepage layout. There are three types of preset patterns for you to choose from. The new layout will simultaneously appear in the Preview filed. Click Save to enable the settings. Font Color of the Video Title Font Color...
Page 30 - ■ Follow the steps below to set up the customed homepage:; The palette window will pop up as shown below.
VIVOTEK 30 - User's Manual ■ Follow the steps below to set up the customed homepage: 1. Click Custom on the left column. 2. Click the field where you want to change the color on the right column. 3. The palette window will pop up as shown below. 4. Drag the slide bar and click on the left square to ...
Page 31 - remote server as backup.; Log server settings; Follow the steps below to set up the remote log:; Enable remote log; and click; to enable the setting.; System Log
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 31 System Log Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to send the system log to the remote server as backup. Log server settings You can configure the Network Camera to send the system log file to a remote server as a log backup. Before utilizi...
Page 32 - Access log
VIVOTEK 32 - User's Manual Access log Access log displays the access time and IP address of all viewers (including operators and administrators) in a chronological order. The access log is stored in the Network Camera’s buffer and older events will be overwritten when the number of events reaches a ...
Page 33 - General settings > Upgrade firmware; complete the process.; Note: Do not power off the Network Camera during the upgrade!; Follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware:; Browse...; and specify the firmware file.; Upgrade; access the Network Camera.; General settings > Reboot; during the reboot process.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 33 System > Maintenance This chapter explains how to restore the Network Camera to factory default, upgrade firmware version, etc. General settings > Upgrade firmware This feature allows you to upgrade the firmware of your Network Camera. It takes a few minutes to compl...
Page 34 - General settings > Restore; Export
VIVOTEK 34 - User's Manual General settings > Restore This feature allows you to restore the Network Camera to factory default settings. Network : Select this option to retain the Network Type settings (please refer to Network Type on page 51). Daylight Saving Time : Select this option to retain ...
Page 35 - Open the file with Microsoft; and specify the XML file to update.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 35 3. Open the file with Microsoft ® Notepad and locate your time zone; set the start and end time of DST. When completed, save the file. In the example below, DST begins each year at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ends at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday in Novembe...
Page 36 - 簡体中文; and specify your own custom language file to upload.; to update a configuration file. Please note that the model and
VIVOTEK 36 - User's Manual The following message is displayed when attempting to upload an incorrect file format. Export language file: Click to export language strings. VIVOTEK provides nine languages: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, 日本語, Português, 簡体中文 , and 繁體中文 . Update custom la...
Page 37 - Security; Root Password; Type the password identically in both text boxes, then click; fields to access the Network Camera.; Manage Privilege; Add
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 37 Security This section explains how to enable password protection and create multiple accounts. Root Password The administrator account name is “root”, which is permanent and can not be deleted. If you want to add more accounts in the Manage User column, please apply the pa...
Page 38 - HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL); This section explains how to enable; Enable HTTPS; Create and Install Certificate Method; Before using HTTPS for communication with the Network Camera, a; Certificate; must be created first.; Create self-signed certificate automatically; , then select a connection option: “HTTP; to generate a certificate.
VIVOTEK 38 - User's Manual HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) Advanced Mode This section explains how to enable authentication and encrypted communication over SSL (Secure Socket Layer). It helps protect streaming data transmission over the Internet on higher security level. Enable HTTPS C...
Page 39 - Property; to view detailed information about the certificate.; Home; ” to “
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 39 4. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown below. You can click Property to view detailed information about the certificate. 5. Click Home to return to the main page. Change the address from “ http:// ” to “ https:// “ in th...
Page 40 - Create self-signed certificate manually; to generate the certificate.; Create certificate and install; to open the Create Certificate page, then click; to generate the certificate.
VIVOTEK 40 - User's Manual Create self-signed certificate manually 1. Select this option. 2. Click Create to open the Create Certificate page, then click Save to generate the certificate. 3. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown below. You can click...
Page 41 - If you see the following Information bar, click; and click on the Information bar at the top of the page
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 41 3. If you see the following Information bar, click OK and click on the Information bar at the top of the page to allow pop-ups. 4. The pop-up window shows an example of a certificate request.
Page 42 - to search for the issued
VIVOTEK 42 - User's Manual 5. Look for a trusted certificate authority that issues digital certificates. Enroll the Network Camera. Wait for the certificate authority to issue a SSL certificate; click Browse... to search for the issued certificate, then click Upload in the second column. ► How do I ...
Page 43 - Access List; General Settings; ■ IP address: Current connections to the Network Camera.; RTSP Authentication
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 43 Access List Advanced Mode This section explains how to control access permission by verifying the client PC’s IP address. General Settings Maximum number of concurrent streaming connection(s) limited to: Simultaneous live viewing for 1~10 clients (including stream 1 and st...
Page 44 - Enable access list filtering; Filter Type; IPv6 Settings
VIVOTEK 44 - User's Manual ■ Refresh: Click this button to refresh all current connections. ■ Add to deny list: You can select entries from the Connection Status list and add them to the Deny List to deny access. Please note that those checked connections will only be disconnected temporarily and wi...
Page 45 - Network; Delete; Administrator IP address; Always allow the IP address to access this device
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 45 Network : This rule allows the user to assign a network address and corresponding subnet mask to the Allow/Deny List. The routing prefix is written in the CIDR notation. For example: Range : This rule allows the user to assign a range of IP addresses to the Allow/Deny List...
Page 46 - The components of a protected network with 802.1x authentication:
VIVOTEK 46 - User's Manual IEEE 802.1x Advanced Mode Enable this function if your network environment uses IEEE 802.1x, which is a port-based network access control. The network devices, intermediary switch/access point/hub, and RADIUS server must support and enable 802.1x settings. The 802.1x stand...
Page 47 - A Network Camera requests access to the protected
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 47 3. When all settings are complete, move the Network Camera to the protected LAN by connecting it to an 802.1x enabled switch. The devices will then start the authentication automatically. ► The authentication process for 802.1x: 1. The Certificate Authority (CA) provides t...
Page 48 - General Settings - Network Type; LAN; when you complete the Network setting.
VIVOTEK 48 - User's Manual Network This section explains how to configure a wired network connection for the Network Camera. General Settings - Network Type LAN Select this option when the Network Camera is deployed on a local area network (LAN) and is intended to be accessed by local computers. The...
Page 49 - : Secondary domain name server that backups the Primary DNS.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 49 Primary DNS : The primary domain name server that translates hostnames into IP addresses. Secondary DNS : Secondary domain name server that backups the Primary DNS. Primary WINS server : The primary WINS server that maintains the database of computer name and IP address. S...
Page 50 - Camera will select other ports for the Network Camera.
VIVOTEK 50 - User's Manual ► If the default ports are already used by other devices connected to the same router, the Network Camera will select other ports for the Network Camera. ► If UPnP TM is not supported by your router, you will see the following message: Error: Router does not support UPnP p...
Page 51 - In the Networking Services dialog box, select; Universal Plug and Play; in the following window.; Finish; ► How does UPnP; UPnP; for the Network Camera’s IP address.; Camera is reset to factory default, it will be accessible on the LAN.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 51 4. In the Networking Services dialog box, select Universal Plug and Play and click OK . 5. Click Next in the following window. 6. Click Finish . UPnP TM is enabled. ► How does UPnP TM work? UPnP TM networking technology provides automatic IP configuration and dynamic disco...
Page 52 - Enable IPv6; Select this option and click; to enable IPv6 settings.; Refers to Ethernet
VIVOTEK 52 - User's Manual Enable IPv6 Select this option and click Save to enable IPv6 settings. Please note that this only works if your network environment and hardware equipment support IPv6. The browser should be Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 6.5, Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or above. When IPv6 is enab...
Page 53 - Please follow the steps below to link to an IPv6 address:; on the keyboard or click; Refresh; button to refresh the webpage.; HTTP; ► If you choose PPPoE as the Network Type, the [
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 53 Please follow the steps below to link to an IPv6 address: 1. Open your web browser. 2. Enter the link-global or link-local IPv6 address in the address bar of your web browser. 3. The format should be: 4. Press Enter on the keyboard or click Refresh button to refresh the we...
Page 54 - Streaming protocols - HTTP; basic; : By default, the HTTP port is set to 80 and the secondary HTTP port is; Configuration > Audio and Video
VIVOTEK 54 - User's Manual Streaming protocols - HTTP Advanced Mode To utilize HTTP authentication, make sure that your have set a password for the Network Camera first; please refer to Security on page 27 for details. Authentication : Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Cam...
Page 55 - For example, when the Access name for; The JPEG images will be displayed in your web browser.; Microsoft; does not support server push technology therefore, using; HTTPS
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 55 URL command -- http://<ip address>:<http port>/<access name for stream #1 ~ 5> For example, when the Access name for stream 2 is set to video2.mjpg : 1. Launch Mozilla Firefox or Netscape. 2. Type the above URL command in the address bar. Press Enter . 3....
Page 56 - RTSP Streaming; Camera first please refer to Security on page 27 for details.; RTSP player
VIVOTEK 56 - User's Manual RTSP Streaming To utilize RTSP streaming authentication, make sure that you have set a password for the Network Camera first; please refer to Security on page 27 for details. Authentication : Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides thre...
Page 57 - number is set to 554.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 57 RTSP port /RTP port for video, audio/ RTCP port for video, audio ■ RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of streaming media. By default, the port number is set to 554. ■ The RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) is used to deliver video and audio data to t...
Page 58 - The following are the main benefits of a QoS-aware network:; Requirements for QoS; VLAN ID; ► Though CoS is simple to manage,
VIVOTEK 58 - User's Manual QoS (Quality of Service) Advanced Mode Quality of Service refers to a resource reservation control mechanism, which guarantees a certain quality to different services on the network. Quality of service guarantees are important if the network capacity is insufficient, espec...
Page 60 - DDNS; dynamic IP address, to have a fixed host and domain name.; Express link; the Express Link is more convenient and easy to set up.; Please follow the steps below to enable Express Link:; Enable express link; Enter a host name for the network device and click; . If the host name has been used by another
VIVOTEK 60 - User's Manual DDNS This section explains how to configure the dynamic domain name service for the Network Camera. DDNS is a service that allows your Network Camera, especially when assigned with a dynamic IP address, to have a fixed host and domain name. Express link Express Link is a f...
Page 61 - Manual setup; : Select this option to enable the DDNS setting.; I accept
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 61 [Register] Successfully Your account information has been mailed to registered e-mail address Manual setup DDNS: Dynamic domain name service Enable DDNS : Select this option to enable the DDNS setting. Provider : Select a DDNS provider from the provider drop-down list. VIV...
Page 63 - SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol); manage network devices and find, solve network problems with ease.; ■ The SNMP consists of the following three key components:; SNMP Configuration
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 63 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Advanced Mode This section explains how to use the SNMP on the network camera. The Simple Network Management Protocol is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information between network devices....
Page 64 - General settings
VIVOTEK 64 - User's Manual Media > Image Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the image settings of the Network Camera. It is composed of the following four columns: General settings, Preference, Exposure, and Privacy mask. General settings Timestamp and video title : Enter a name...
Page 65 - Preference; : Adjust the value for the best color temperature.; Auto; to confirm the setting while the white balance is being measured.; ■ Contrast: Adjust the image contrast; Customize; ■ Gamma curve: This function is for user to
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 65 Preference On this page, you can tune the Image adjustment parameters. You can configure two sets of preferred settings: one for normal situations, the other for special situations, such as day/night/schedule mode. White balance : Adjust the value for the best color temper...
Page 66 - WDR enhanced; Enable WDR enhanced; You can click; to recall the original settings without
VIVOTEK 66 - User's Manual ■ Enable low light compensation: Select this option in low light mode, and the values of sharpness and brightness will change automatically as the noise reduction function. WDR enhanced : This function allows users to identify more image details with an extreme contrast fr...
Page 67 - Exposure
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 67 Exposure Advanced Mode On this page, you can set the Exposure measurement window, Exposure level, Exposure mode, Exposure time, and Gain control settings. You can configure two sets of Exposure settings: one for normal situations, the other for special situations, such as ...
Page 69 - Privacy mask; ■ To set the privacy mask windows, follow the steps below:; New; ► Up to 5 privacy mask windows can be configured on the same screen.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 69 Privacy mask Advanced Mode Click Privacy Mask to open the settings page. On this page, you can block out certain sensitive zones to address privacy concerns. ■ To set the privacy mask windows, follow the steps below: 1. Click New to add a new window. 2. Use the mouse to si...
Page 70 - Stream settings; The definition of multiple streams:
VIVOTEK 70 - User's Manual Media > Video Stream settings Advanced Mode Enable time shift caching stream : Select one stream as the time shift cache stream. This function enables the time shift cache stream from the Network Camera, which will store video in the camera’s embedded memory for a perio...
Page 71 - ■ The parameters of the multiple streams:
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 71 ► All the items in the “Region of Interest” cannot be greater than the “Output Frame Size“ (current maximum resolution). ■ The parameters of the multiple streams: When completed with the settings in the Viewing Window, click Save to enable the settings and click Close to e...
Page 72 - settings in the above Viewing window sections.
VIVOTEK 72 - User's Manual Click the stream item to display the detailed information. The maximum frame size will follow your settings in the above Viewing window sections. This Network Camera offers real-time H.264, MPEG-4 and MJEPG compression standards (Triple Codec) for real-time viewing. If H.2...
Page 73 - JPEG
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 73 ■ Intra frame period Determine how often to plant an I frame. The shorter the duration, the more likely you will get better video quality, but at the cost of higher network bandwidth consumption. Select the intra frame period from the following durations: 1/4 second, 1/2 s...
Page 74 - Please follow the steps below to set up those settings for a stream:
VIVOTEK 74 - User's Manual Click Viewing Window to open the viewing region settings page. On this page, you can set the Region of Interest and the Output Frame Size for stream 1 ~ 3. Please follow the steps below to set up those settings for a stream: 1. Select a stream which you want to set up the ...
Page 75 - Audio Settings; Mute
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 75 Audio Settings Mute : Select this option to disable audio transmission from the Network Camera to all clients. Note that if mute mode is turned on, no audio data will be transmitted even if audio transmission is enabled on the Client Settings page. In that case, the follow...
Page 76 - preset and patrol settings
VIVOTEK 76 - User's Manual PTZ > PTZ settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to control the Network Camera’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation. Digital: Control the e-PTZ operation. It allows users to quickly move the focus to a pre- configured target area for close-up viewing without physically z...
Page 78 - Please follow the steps below to set up a patrol schedule:; Patrol locations
VIVOTEK 78 - User's Manual Patrol settings You can select some preset positions for the Network Camera to patrol. Please follow the steps below to set up a patrol schedule: 1. Select the preset locations on the list, and click . 2. The selected preset locations will be displayed on the Patrol locati...
Page 79 - Event > Event settings; Help; an; Event; to open
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 79 Event > Event settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to respond to particular situations (event). A typical application is that when a motion is detected, the Network Camera sends buffered images to an FTP server or e-mail addre...
Page 80 - Select each item to display its
VIVOTEK 80 - User's Manual ■ Event name: Enter a name for the event setting. ■ Enable this event: Select this checkbox to enable the event setting. ■ Priority: Select the relative importance of this event (High, Normal, or Low). Events with a higher priority setting will be executed first. ■ Detect ...
Page 81 - ■ Camera tampering detection
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 81 ■ Camera tampering detection This option allows the Network Camera to trigger when the camera detects that is is being tampered with. To enable this function, you need to configure the Tampering Detection option first. Please refer to page 102 for detailed information. ■ M...
Page 82 - trigger is activated.; Add server; Select the item; This server requires a secure
VIVOTEK 82 - User's Manual To configure an event with video recording or snapshots, it is necessary to configure/provide servers and storage media settings so that the Network Camera will know where to send the media files to when a trigger is activated. Add server Click Add server to unfold the ser...
Page 83 - Test; to enable the settings, then click; Close; list. If you wish to add more server options, click; Camera will create one on the FTP server.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 83 To verify if the email settings are correctly configured, click Test . The result will be shown in a pop-up window. If successful, you will also receive an email indicating the result. Click Save server to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the Add server page. ...
Page 85 - the media files; NAS server; to exit the Add server page
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 85 Network storage : Select to send the media files to a network storage location when a trigger is activated. Please refer to NAS server on page 105 for details. Click Save event to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the Add server page . ■ SD Test: Click to test ...
Page 86 - Add media
VIVOTEK 86 - User's Manual Add media Click Add media to open the media setting window. You can specify the type of media that will be sent when a trigger is activated. A total of 5 media settings can be configured. There are three choices of media types available: Snapshot, Video Clip, and System lo...
Page 87 - ■ Add date and time suffix to the file name; Save media; to exit the Add media page.; Media type - Video clip
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 87 ■ Add date and time suffix to the file name Select this option to add a date/time suffix to the file name. For example: Click Save media to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the Add media page. After you set up the first media server, a new column for media ser...
Page 89 - and Network Storage.; View; folders automatically by date.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 89 ■ View: On the Action window, click this button to open a file list window. This function is only for SD card and Network Storage. If you click View button for an SD card, a Local storage page will pop up for you to manage recorded files on SD card. For more information ab...
Page 90 - Here is an example of the Event setting:; Save event; to enable the settings and click; The following is an example of the Event setting page:
VIVOTEK 90 - User's Manual Here is an example of the Event setting: When completed the settings with steps 1~3 to arrange Schedule, Trigger, and Action of an event, click Save event to enable the settings and click Close to exit the page. The following is an example of the Event setting page:
Page 91 - ON; remove a previously-configured event setting.; Customized Script; Click to upload a file
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 91 When the Event Status is ON , once an event is triggered by motion detection, the Network Camera will automatically send snapshots via e-mail. If you want to stop the event trigger, you can click ON to turn it to OFF status or click the Delete button to remove a previously...
Page 92 - Applications - Motion Detection; Follow the steps below to enable motion detection:; to add a new motion detection window.; Enable motion detection; to enable this function.
VIVOTEK 92 - User's Manual Applications - Motion Detection This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to enable motion detection. A total of three motion detection windows can be configured. Follow the steps below to enable motion detection: 1. Click New to add a new motion detection ...
Page 93 - detailed information.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 93 A green bar indicates that even though motions have been detected, the event has not been triggered because the image variations still fall under the defined threshold. This motion detection window will also be displayed on the Event Settings page. You can go to Applicatio...
Page 94 - Applications - DI and DO; camera is capable of detecting incidents such as; redirection; Enable camera tampering detection
VIVOTEK 94 - User's Manual Applications - DI and DO Advanced Mode Digital input : Select High or Low to define the activate status for the digital input. The Network Camera's current status is shown on the right. Set up the event source as DI on Event > Event settings > Trigger. Please refer t...
Page 95 - Recording > Recording settings; Recording Settings; ■ Recording name: Enter a name for the recording setting.; Insert your SD card and click here to test; for detailed information.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 95 Recording > Recording settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the recording settings for the Network Camera. Recording Settings Recording Settings Click Add to open the recording setting window. On this page, you can define the adaptive recording, ...
Page 96 - enable time shift caching stream; settings
VIVOTEK 96 - User's Manual If you enable adaptive recording and enable time-shift cache stream on Camera A, only when an event is triggered on Camera A will the server record the streaming data in full frame rate; otherwise, it will only request the I frame data during normal monitoring, thus effect...
Page 97 - Add NAS server; to check the setting. The result will be shown in the pop-up window.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 97 2. Destination You can select the SD card or network storage (NAS) for the recorded video files. NAS server Click Add NAS server to open the server setting window and follow the steps below to set up: 1. Fill in the information for the access to the shared networked storag...
Page 98 - If you want to enable recording notification, please click; to exit
VIVOTEK 98 - User's Manual If successful, you will receive a test.txt file on the networked storage server. 3. Enter a server name. 4. Click Save to complete the settings and click Close to exit the page. ■ Capacity: You can either choose the entire available space or impose a reserved space. The Re...
Page 99 - : Click to open the Recording settings page to modify.; or; about folder naming rules, please refer to page 99 for details.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 99 card. The new recording name will appear on the recording page as shown below. To remove an existing recording setting from the list, single-click to select it and click Delete . ■ Video (Name) : Click to open the Recording settings page to modify. ■ ON (Status) : Click to...
Page 100 - Local Storage; SD Card Management; SD card status; no SD card
VIVOTEK 100 - User's Manual Local Storage Advanced Mode This section explains how to manage the local storage on the Network Camera. Here you can view SD card status, search for recorded files to playback, download, etc. SD Card Management SD card status : This column shows the status and reserved s...
Page 101 - Searching and Viewing the Records; : Select one or more items as your search criteria.; Search
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 101 SD card control ■ Enable cyclic storage: Check this item if you want to enable cyclic recording. When the maximum capacity is reached, the oldest file will be overwritten by the latest one. ■ Enable automatic disk cleanup: Check this item and enter the number of days you ...
Page 102 - Search Results; button and a media window will pop up to play back the selected file.; Enter a key word to filter the
VIVOTEK 102 - User's Manual Search Results The following is an example of search results. There are four columns: Trigger time, Media type, Trigger type, and Locked. Click to sort the search results in either direction. View : Click on a search result which will highlight the selected item in purple...
Page 103 - Download; Remove
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 103 Download : Click on a search result to highlight the selected item in purple as shown above. Then click the Download button and a file download window will pop up for you to save the file. JPEGs to AVI: This functions only applies to “JPEG“ format files such as snapshots....
Page 104 - Appendix; URL Commands for the Network Camera
VIVOTEK 104 - User's Manual Appendix URL Commands for the Network Camera Overview For some customers who already have their own web site or web control application, the Network Camera/Video Server can be easily integrated through URL syntax. This section specifies the external HTTP-based application...
Page 105 - General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters; Get Server Parameter Values
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 105 3. General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters CGI parameters are written in lower-case and as one word without any underscores or other separators. When the CGI request includes internal camera parameters, these parameters must be written exactly as they are named in the camer...
Page 106 - Request IP address and its response
VIVOTEK 106 - User's Manual [&<parameter>…] http://< servername >/cgi-bin/ operator /getparam.cgi?[ <parameter> ] [&<parameter>…] http://< servername >/cgi-bin/ admin /getparam.cgi?[ <parameter> ] [&<parameter>…] Where the <parameter> shoul...
Page 107 - Set Server Parameter Values
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 107 6. Set Server Parameter Values Note: The access right depends on the URL directory. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/ anonymous /setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value> [&<parameter>=<value>…][&update=<value>][&a...
Page 108 - Available parameters on the server
VIVOTEK 108 - User's Manual <parameter>=<value>\r\n [<parameter pair>] Only the parameters that you set and are readable will be returned. Example: Set the IP address of server to 192.168.0.123: Request: http://myserver/cgi-bin/admin/setparam.cgi?network_ipaddress=192.168.0.123 Res...
Page 116 - digital input behavior define
VIVOTEK 116 - User's Manual daynight <product dependent> day, night <product dependent> 7/7 Current status of day, night. onlinenum_rtsp integer 0 6/7 Current number of RTSP connections. onlinenum_httppush integer 0 6/7 Current number of HTTP push server connections. eth_i0 <string>...
Page 132 - Video input preview
VIVOTEK 132 - User's Manual enablewdr <boolean> 0 4/4 Enable/disable wield dynamic range. (not used in MD8562) whitebalance auto, manual manual 4/4 “auto” indicates auto white balance. “manual” indicates keep current value. rgain 0~100 52 4/4 Manual set rgain value of gain control setting. bga...
Page 134 - Image setting per channel
VIVOTEK 134 - User's Manual 7.11 Image setting per channel Group: image_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION brightness -5~5 -5 4/4 Adjust brightness of image according to mode settings. saturation -5~5,100 0 4/4 Adjust saturation of image accordi...
Page 135 - Exposure window setting per channel
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 135 sharpness -3~3,100 0 4/4 Adjust sharpness of image according to mode settings. sharpnesspercent 0~100 50 4/4 Adjust sharpness value of percentage when sharpness=100 gammacurve 0~100 0 4/4 Gamma curve lowlightmode <boolean> 0 4/4 Enable/disable low light mode. Group:...
Page 137 - Audio input per channel
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 137 7.14 Audio input per channel Group: audioin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products (capability.audioin>0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION source linein linein 4/4 micin => use built-in microphone input. linein => use external microphone input. ...
Page 138 - Time Shift settings; Motion detection settings
VIVOTEK 138 - User's Manual 7.15 Time Shift settings Group: timeshift , c for n channel products, m is stream number (capability.timeshift > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION enable <boolean> 0 4/4 Enable time shift streaming. c<0~(n-1)>_s<0~(m-1)>_allow <b...
Page 141 - UPnP presentation
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 141 7.20 UPnP presentation Group: upnppresentation NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION enable <boolean> 1 6/6 Enable or disable the UPnP presentation service. 7.21 UPnP port forwarding Group: upnpportforwarding NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIP...
Page 142 - camera PTZ control
VIVOTEK 142 - User's Manual 6: LOG_INFO 7: LOG_DEBUG setparamlevel 0~2 0 6/6 Show log of parameter setting. 0: disable 1: Show log of parameter setting set from external. 2. Show log of parameter setting set from external and internal. 7.23 camera PTZ control Group: camctrl (capability.camctrl.httpt...
Page 145 - Layout configuration
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 145 syscontact 0~128 <blank> 6/6 System contact 7.26 Layout configuration Group: layout (New version) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION logo_default <boolean> 1 1/6 0 => Custom logo 1 => Default logo logo_link string[40] http://www.vivotek.co...
Page 152 - Customized event script
VIVOTEK 152 - User's Manual tampering <boolean> 1 0/7 Indicate whether to support tampering detection. test_ac <boolean> 1 0/7 Indicate whether to support test ac key. version_onvifdaemon <string> 1.5.0.0 0/7 Indicate ONVIF daemon version image_wdrc <Boolean> 0 0/7 Indicate w...
Page 155 - Server setting for event action
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 155 action_server_i<0~4>_media NULL, 0~4 <blank> 6/6 Index of the attached media. action_server_i<0~4>_datefolder <boolean> 0 6/6 Enable this to create folders by date,time, and hour automatically. action_patrol_enable (only for VS series) <product ...
Page 156 - Media setting for event action
VIVOTEK 156 - User's Manual ftp_passwd string[64] NULL 6/6 Password of the user. ftp_port 0~65535 21 6/6 Port to connect to the server. ftp_location string[128] NULL 6/6 Location to upload or store the media. ftp_passive 0, 1 1 6/6 Enable or disable passive mode. 0 = disable passive mode 1 = enable ...
Page 161 - Storage management setting
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 161 information. stateorprovincename string[128] Asia 6/6 State or province name in the certificate information. localityname string[128] Asia 6/6 The locality name in the certificate information. organizationname string[64] Vivotek.Inc 6/6 Organization name in the certificat...
Page 164 - Drive the Digital Output; Query Status of the Digital Input
VIVOTEK 164 - User's Manual 8. Useful Functions 8.1 Drive the Digital Output (capability.ndo > 0) Note: This request requires Viewer privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/dido/setdo.cgi?do1= <state> [&do2=<state>] [&do3=<state>][&do...
Page 165 - Query Status of the Digital Output
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 165 Example: Query the status of digital input 1 . Request: http://myserver/cgi-bin/dido/getdi.cgi?di1 Response: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: 7\r\n \r\ndi1=1\r\n 8.3 Query Status of the Digital Output (capability.ndo > 0) Note: This requ...
Page 167 - Capture Single Snapshot
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 167 8.5 Capture Single Snapshot Note: This request requires Normal User privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg?[channel=<value>][&resolution=<value>] [&quality=<value>][&streamid=<value>] I...
Page 168 - Account Management
VIVOTEK 168 - User's Manual 8.6 Account Management Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/admin/editaccount.cgi ? method=<value>&username= <name> [&userpass= <value> ][&privilege= <value> ...
Page 169 - Upgrade Firmware
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 169 8.7 System Logs Note: This request require Administrator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/admin/syslog.cgi Server will return the most up-to-date system log. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: &...
Page 172 - ePTZ Camera Control
VIVOTEK 172 - User's Manual gaptime 0~32768 The gaptime between two consecutive ptz commands for device.(unit: ms) return <return page> Redirect to the page <return page> after the parameter is assigned . The <return page> can be a full URL path or relative path according to the cu...
Page 175 - ePTZ Preset Locations
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 175 8.13 Preset Locations (capability.ptzenabled) Note: This request requires Operator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/operator/preset.cgi?[channel=<value>] [&addpos=<value>][&delpos=<value>][&return= <...
Page 177 - UART HTTP Tunnel Channel
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 177 8.16 UART HTTP Tunnel Channel (capability.nuart > 0) Note: This request requires Operator privileges. Method: GET and POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/operator/uartchannel.cgi?[channel=<value>] -----------------------------------------------------...
Page 179 - Get SDP of Streams; Open the Network Stream
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 179 8.18 Get SDP of Streams Note: This request requires Viewer access privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/<network_rtsp_s<0~m-1>_accessname> “m” is the stream number. “network_accessname_<0~(m-1)>” is the accessname for stream “1...
Page 189 - Technical Specifications
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 189 Technical Specifications
Page 190 - Technology License Notice; MPEG-4 AAC Technology; MPEG-4 Visual Technology
VIVOTEK 190 - User's Manual Technology License Notice MPEG-4 AAC Technology THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 AAC AUDIO PATENT LICENSE. THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE DECOMPILED, REVERSE-ENGINEERED OR COPIED, EXCEPT WITH REGARD TO PC SOFTWARE, OF WHICH YOU MAY MAKE SINGLE COPIES FOR ARCHIVAL PURPOS...
Page 191 - FCC Statement; interference by one or more of the following measures:; CE Mark Warning; case the user may be required to take adequate measures.; VCCI Warning
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 191 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) FCC Statement This device compiles with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. ■ This device may not cause harmful interference, and■ This device must accept any interference received, including interfe...