Page 2 - Table of Contents; Configuration
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Page 4 - Overview; for viewing on different platforms.; Revision History
VIVOTEK 4 - User's Manual Overview VIVOTEK FD8133V(Wired)/34V(PoE) is an easy-to-use fixed dome network camera specifically designed for indoor/outdoor security applications with a compact, stylish vandal-proof exterior. Equipped with a 1MP sensor enabling viewing resolution of 1280x800 at 30 fps, u...
Page 5 - Read Before Use; NOTE
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 5 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 the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation ...
Page 6 - Physical Description; General I/O Terminal Block; Hardware Installtion
VIVOTEK 6 - User's Manual Physical Description 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. The 24V AC can be used as an alternate power source. Hardware Reset T...
Page 7 - Installation; Removing Dome Cover; Dome Cover; RoHS
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 7 Installation Removing Dome Cover First, follow the instructions below to remove the dome cover. Flip the black retention tabs in the counter-clockwise direction to release the dome cover (clockwise if you look from the bottom up.) Dome Cover Tilt Adjustment Screw Record the...
Page 8 - To install the camera to a ceiling or wall:; Ceiling Mount
VIVOTEK 8 - User's Manual To install the camera to a ceiling or wall: 1. Attach the alignment sticker to the ceiling/wall. 2. Through the two circles on the sticker, drill two pilot holes into the ceiling/wall. 3. The Network Camera can be mounted with the cable routed through the ceiling/wall or fr...
Page 9 - Network Deployment; Ethernet Switch
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 9 Network Deployment General Connection (without PoE) This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to an Internet connection . 1. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, make the connection from the general I/O terminal block. 2. Use the supplied...
Page 10 - Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE); When using a PoE-enabled switch; between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch.; power + data transmission
VIVOTEK 10 - User's Manual Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE) When using a PoE-enabled switch The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enable...
Page 11 - Internet connection via a router; follow the steps below.; Internet. Please refer to Network Type on page 57 for details.; Internet connection with static IP; Please refer to LAN setting on page 57 for details.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 11 Internet connection via a router Before setting up the Network Camera over the Internet, make sure you have a router and follow the steps below. 1. Connect your Network Camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated below. Regarding how to obtain your IP a...
Page 12 - Software Installation; Network Camera on the LAN.; Next; to continue the program.; Network Camera
VIVOTEK 12 - User's Manual Software Installation Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), a software included in 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 launch the ...
Page 13 - Ready to Use; its installation details, please refer to its related documents.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 13 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 14 - for either ceiling or wall mount.; -axis Mechanism Design; Tilt Adjustment Screw
VIVOTEK 14 - User's Manual The sophisticated 3-axis mechanism design offers very flexible, easy hardware installation for either ceiling or wall mount. 3-axis Mechanism Design Pan 350° Rotate 340° Tilt Adjustment Screw DO NOT over rotate the lens. D o i n g s o w i l l d a m a g e t h e camera lens ...
Page 15 - Completion; Finally, make sure all parts of the camera are securely installed.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 15 Completion 1. Align the inner side of the black cover with the notches on both sides of the lens, fix the black cover. 2. If you choose to feed the cable through the ceiling/wall, arrange the cable neatly through the cable hole. If you choose to feed the cable from the sid...
Page 16 - Accessing the Network Camera; GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software.; Using Web Browsers; Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access the Network Cameras on LAN.; Enter; Live video will be displayed in your web browser.
VIVOTEK 16 - User's Manual 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 the Network Cameras on LAN. ...
Page 17 - it is highly recommended to set a password for the Network Camera.; OK; Refresh your web browser, then install the ActiveX
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 17 ► 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 74. ► If you see a ...
Page 18 - open a
VIVOTEK 18 - User's Manual IMPORTANT: • The onscreen Java control can malfunction under the following situations: A PC connects to different cameras that are using the same IP address (or the same camera running different firmware versions). Removing your browser cookies will solve this problem. Tip...
Page 19 - Using RTSP Players; players that support RTSP streaming.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 19 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 VLC media player VLC media player mpegable Player pvPlayer As most ISPs and players only allow RTSP streaming t...
Page 20 - Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices; Video Mode
VIVOTEK 20 - User's Manual 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 21 - Using VIVOTEK Recording Software; software or download it from
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 21 Using VIVOTEK Recording Software The product software CD also contains an ST7501 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 22 - Main Page; Host Name; Customized button
VIVOTEK 22 - User's Manual 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 23 - Configuration Area; 日本語; Hide Button; : The transmission protocol and media options for H.264 video
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 23 Configuration Area Client Settings : Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to Client Settings on page 27. Configuration: Click this button to access the configuration page of the Network Camera. It is suggested that a passw...
Page 24 - Global View; The viewing region of; PTZ Panel; Save Picture As; Digital Zoom
VIVOTEK 24 - User's Manual Global View : Click on this item to display the Global View window. The Global View window contains a full view image (the largest frame size of the captured video) and a floating frame (the viewing region of the current video stream). The floating frame allows users to co...
Page 25 - : Stop the transmission of the streaming media. Click the; Go to; the live viewing window, and the maximum zoom in will be up to 4 times.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 25 Pause : Pause the transmission of the streaming media. The button becomes the Resume button after clicking the Pause button. Stop : Stop the transmission of the streaming media. Click the Resume button to continue transmission. Start MP4 Recording : Click this button to re...
Page 26 - : Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera
VIVOTEK 26 - 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 Media > Image on page 47. Time : Display the current time. For more information, please refer to Media > Im...
Page 27 - Client Settings; Save; on the page bottom; H.264 Protocol Options
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 27 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. H.264 Protocol Options Depending on your network ...
Page 28 - MP4 Saving Options; Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking; Local Streaming Buffer Time
VIVOTEK 28 - 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 on your PC for the recorded video files. The locatio...
Page 29 - Joystick Settings; Select the joystick you want to configure.; Enable Joystick; to open Buttons configuration window.; Calibrate
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 29 Joystick Settings Enable Joystick Connect to the USB plug of the joystick to a USB port on your management computer. Supported by the plug-in in the main page (Microsoft’s DirectX), once the plug-in in the main page is loaded, it will automatically detect if there is any j...
Page 30 - Buttons Configuration; Configure Buttons; below to configure your joystick buttons:; Tips; configuration of all preferred actions.
VIVOTEK 30 - User's Manual Buttons Configuration Click the Configure Buttons button, a window will prompt as shown below. Please follow the steps below to configure your joystick buttons: 1. Select a button number from the Button # pull-down menu. 2. Select a corresponding action, such as Patrol or ...
Page 31 - Click; on the main page to enter the camera setting pages. Note that only; Basic Mode
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 31 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 32 - Advanced Mode; functions, please click; Home; System > General settings; Time. When finished with the settings on this page, click; at the bottom of the page to; System; Host name
VIVOTEK 32 - 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 [Advanced Mode] on the bottom ...
Page 33 - System time; : Select this option to synchronize the date and time of the Network
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 33 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 34 - System > Homepage layout; General settings; Logo graph; Custom; and the Browse field will appear.; Upload; to replace the existing logo with a new one.; to enable the settings.
VIVOTEK 34 - User's Manual System > Homepage layout Advanced Mode This section explains how to set up your own customized homepage layout. General settings This column shows the settings of your hompage layout. You can manually select the background and font colors in Theme Options (the second ta...
Page 35 - Theme Options; to choose from. The new layout will simultaneously appear in the; Preview; to enable the
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 35 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 Background...
Page 36 - ■ Follow the steps below to set up the customed homepage:; The palette window will pop up as shown below.
VIVOTEK 36 - 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 slider bar and click on the left square to...
Page 37 - Log server settings; Follow the steps below to set up the remote log:; Enable remote log; In the port text box, enter the port number of the remote server.; to enable the setting.; System log
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 37 System > Logs Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to send the system log to a remote server as backup. Log server settings Follow the steps below to set up the remote log: 1. Select Enable remote log . 2. In the IP address text box, e...
Page 39 - Access log; area and will be overwritten when reaching a certain limit.; assistance, please provide the information listed on this page.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 39 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 area and will be overwritten when reaching a certain limit. System > P...
Page 40 - 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 locate the firmware file.; Upgrade; access the Network Camera.; General settings > Reboot; during the reboot process.
VIVOTEK 40 - User's Manual 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 41 - General settings > Restore; Export
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 41 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 58). Daylight Saving Time : Select this option to retain ...
Page 42 - Open the file with Microsoft; and specify the XML file to update.
VIVOTEK 42 - User's Manual 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 43 - Export language file; and specify your own custom language file to upload.; to update a configuration file. Please note that the model and
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 43 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 l...
Page 44 - : Enter a name that will be displayed on; : Select to display time stamp and video title on the
VIVOTEK 44 - 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, Image settings, Exposure, and Privacy mask. General settings Video title Show_timestamp_and video...
Page 45 - Switch to B/W in night mode
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 45 Day/Night Settings Switch to B/W in night mode Select this to enable the Network Camera to automatically switch to Black/White during night mode. Turn on built-in IR illuminator in night mode Select this to turn on the built-in IR illuminators (effective range up to 15 met...
Page 47 - Image settings; : Adjust the value for the best color temperature.; On; and confirm the setting while the white balance is being
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 47 Image settings On this page, you can tune the White balance and Image adjustment. White balance : Adjust the value for the best color temperature. ■ You may follow the steps below to adjust the white balance to the best color temperature. 1. Place a sheet of paper of white...
Page 48 - Exposure
VIVOTEK 48 - User's Manual Exposure Advanced Mode On this page, you can set the Measurement window, Exposure level, and Exposure mode. Detailed configurations will be automatically adjusted since the sensor library will automatically adjust the value according to the ambient light. Note that the Pre...
Page 49 - Exposure level; to bright). You can click and drag the semi-circular pointers on the; Exposure time; and; Gain; compensated by electrical brightness gains.; ■ Flickerless; q long exposure time is satisfactory.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 49 Exposure control:■ Exposure level : You can manually set the Exposure level, which ranges from -2.0 to +2.0 (dark to bright). You can click and drag the semi-circular pointers on the Exposure time and Gain control slide bars to specify a range of shutter time and Gain cont...
Page 50 - Please follow the steps below to setup a profile:; Enable this profile; Configure Exposure control settings in the folowing; Profile; open the Profile of exposure settings page as shown below.
VIVOTEK 50 - User's Manual Please follow the steps below to setup a profile: 1. Check Enable this profile . 2. Select the applied mode: Day mode, Night mode, or Schedule mode. Please manually enter a range of time if you choose the Schedule mode. 3. Configure Exposure control settings in the folowin...
Page 51 - Privacy mask; ■ To set the privacy mask windows, follow the steps below:; New; ► If you want to delete the
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 51 Privacy mask Advanced Mode Click Privacy Mask to open the settings page. On this page, you can block out 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. You can use the mouse curso...
Page 52 - Stream settings; The definition of multiple streams:; Viewing Window
VIVOTEK 52 - User's Manual Media > Video Advanced Mode Stream settings This Network Camera supports multiple streams with frame sizes ranging from 176 x 144 to 1280 x 800 pixels. The definition of multiple streams: ■ Stream 1~3: Users can define the "Region of Interest" (viewing region) a...
Page 53 - ■ The parameters of the multiple streams:; Please follow the steps below to set up those settings for a stream:
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 53 Media > Video ► All the items in the “Region of Interest” should not be larger 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 ...
Page 54 - settings in the above Viewing Window sections.; Customize; and manually enter a value.
VIVOTEK 54 - 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 MJPEG compression standards (Triple Codec) for real-time viewing. If th...
Page 55 - The frame rate will decrease if you select a higher resolution.; The bit rates are selectable at the following rates:; and 8Mbps; : select a bit rate from the pull-down menu. The bit rate ranges from; Fixed quality; concerns. The configurable bit rate starts from 1Mbps to 40Mbps.; Customized
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 55 The frame rate will decrease if you select a higher resolution. ■ Intra frame period Determine how often for firmware 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. ...
Page 56 - If; JPEG; ■ Frame size; ■ Video quality; ► Video quality and fixed quality refers to the; compression rate; , so a lower value will produce higher
VIVOTEK 56 - User's Manual If JPEG mode is selected, the Network Camera sends consecutive JPEG images to the client, producing a moving effect similar to a filmstrip. Every single JPEG image transmitted guarantees the same image quality, which in turn comes at the expense of variable bandwidth usage...
Page 57 - Network > General settings; Network Type; LAN
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 57 Network > General settings This section explains how to configure a wired network connection for the Network Camera. 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. ...
Page 58 - : Secondary domain name server that backups the Primary DNS.; : To access the Network Camera from the Internet, select this option
VIVOTEK 58 - User's Manual 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 names and IP addresses...
Page 59 - Camera will select other ports for the Network Camera.; is not supported by your router, you will see the following message:; user interface on your computer:; In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 59 NOTE ► 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 U...
Page 60 - In the Networking Services dialog box, select; Universal Plug and Play; and click; in the following window.; Finish; ► How does UPnP; UPnP; under My Network Places.
VIVOTEK 60 - User's Manual 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 61 - Enable IPv6; Select the Enable IPv6 checkbox and click; to enable IPv6 settings.; Refers to Ethernet
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 61 Enable IPv6 Select the Enable IPv6 checkbox 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 7 or 8, Mozilla Firefox 13.0 or above. ...
Page 62 - Please follow the steps below to link to an IPv6 address:; using the following address format: (Please refer to; HTTP; ► If you choose PPPoE as the Network Type, the [
VIVOTEK 62 - User's Manual 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 63 - Port; HTTPS port
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 63 Port HTTPS port : By default, the HTTPS port is set to 443. It can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535. FTP port : The FTP server allows the user to save recorded video clips. You can utilize VIVOTEK's Installation Wizard 2 to upgrade the firmwar...
Page 64 - Network > Streaming protocols; HTTP streaming; first please refer to Security > User account on page 74 for details.; basic; : By default, the HTTP port is set to 80 and the secondary HTTP
VIVOTEK 64 - User's Manual Network > Streaming protocols Advanced Mode HTTP streaming To utilize HTTP authentication, make sure that your have set a password for the Network Camera first; please refer to Security > User account on page 74 for details. Authentication : Depending on your network...
Page 65 - For example, when the Access name for; The JPEG images will be displayed in your web browser.; ► Microsoft; RTSP Streaming
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 65 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. Th...
Page 66 - RTSP player
VIVOTEK 66 - User's Manual Authentication : Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides three types of security settings for streaming via RTSP protocol: disable, basic, and digest. If basic authentication is selected, the password is sent in plain text format, but t...
Page 67 - enabling multicast can effectively save Internet bandwith.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 67 Multicast settings for stream 1 ~ 4: Click the items to display the detailed configuration information. Select the Always multicast option to enable multicast for stream 1 ~ 4. Unicast video transmission delivers a stream through point-to-point transmission; multicast, on ...
Page 68 - with a dynamic IP address, to have a fixed host and domain name.; Express link; Link is more convenient and easier 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
VIVOTEK 68 - User's Manual Network > 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 Expres...
Page 69 - Manual setup; DDNS: Dynamic domain name service; : Select this option to enable the DDNS setting.; I accept
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 69 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. VIVOTEK offers Safe100.net , a free dynamic domain name service, to VIVOTEK customers. It is reco...
Page 71 - The following are the main benefits of a QoS-aware network:; Requirements for QoS; VLAN ID
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 71 Network > 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 insuff...
Page 72 - treatment for example, how much bandwidth to reserve for it.
VIVOTEK 72 - User's Manual QoS/DSCP (the DiffServ model) DSCP-ECN defines QoS at Layer 3 (Network Layer). The Differentiated Services (DiffServ) model is based on packet marking and router queuing disciplines. The marking is done by adding a field to the IP header, called the DSCP (Differentiated Se...
Page 73 - ■ The SNMP consists of the following three key components:; SNMP Configuration
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 73 Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) 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 74 - Security > User accounts; Root Password; respective fields to access the Network Camera.; Privilege Management; Account Management; Input the new user’s name and password.; Add
VIVOTEK 74 - User's Manual Security > User accounts 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, ...
Page 75 - on higher security level.; Create and Install Certificate Method; Before using HTTPS for communication with the Network Camera, a; Certificate; must be created; Create self-signed certificate; to generate a certificate.; Certifi; to view detailed information about the certificate.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 75 Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) 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. Create and Ins...
Page 77 - Create certificate request and install; Select the option from the; Method; to generate the certificate request.; and click on the Information bar at the top of
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 77 Create certificate request and install 1. Select the option from the Method pull-down menu. 2. Click Create certificate to proceed. 3. The following information will show up in a pop-up window after clicking Create . Then click Save to generate the certificate request. 4. ...
Page 78 - the rest of the process as CA’s instructions on their webpage.
VIVOTEK 78 - User's Manual 5 . Look for a trusted certificate authority, such as Symantec’s VeriSign Authentication Services, that issues digital certificates. Sign in and purchase the SSL certification service. Copy the certificate request from your request prompt and paste it in the CA’s signing r...
Page 79 - Convert file format from DOS to UNIX. Open; File
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 79 7. Open a new edit, paste the certificate contents, and press ENTER at the end of the contents to add an empty line. 8. Convert file format from DOS to UNIX. Open File menu > Conversions > DOS to Unix .
Page 80 - Return to the original firmware session, use the; Browse; button to locate the crt certificate file,; to enable the certification.
VIVOTEK 80 - User's Manual 9. Save the edit using the “.crt” extension, using a file name like “CAcert.crt.” 10. Return to the original firmware session, use the Browse button to locate the crt certificate file, and click Upload to enable the certification.
Page 81 - Active; Note that; button for the configuration to take effect.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 81 11. When the certifice file is successfully loaded, its status will be stated as Active . Note that a certificate must have been created and installed before you can click on the “ Save " button for the configuration to take effect. 12.To begin an encrypted HTTPS sessi...
Page 82 - Security > Access List; General Settings; : Simultaneous live viewing for; ■ IP address: Current connections to the Network Camera.; RTSP Authentication
VIVOTEK 82 - User's Manual Security > Access List Advanced Mode This section explains how to control access permission by verifying the client PCs’ IP addresses. General Settings Maximum number of concurrent streaming connection(s) limited to : Simultaneous live viewing for 1~10 clients (includin...
Page 83 - ■ Refresh: Click this button to refresh all current connections.; Enable access list filtering; Filter; Enable access list filtering: Check this item and click
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 83 ■ 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 84 - Network; Administrator IP address; Always allow the IP address to access this device
VIVOTEK 84 - User's Manual Network : This rule allows the user to assign a network address and corresponding subnet mask to the Allow/Deny List. The address and network mask are written in CIDR format. For example: Range : This rule allows the user to assign a range of IP addresses to the Allow/Deny...
Page 85 - The components of a protected network with 802.1x authentication:; PEAP; Please follow the steps below to enable 802.1x settings:
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 85 Security > 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. Th...
Page 86 - all certificates are validated,
VIVOTEK 86 - User's Manual 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 87 - There are two ways to enable the camera control function:
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 87 PTZ > PTZ settings This section explains how to control the Network Camera’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation. There are two ways to enable the camera control function: Digital : Control the e-PTZ operation. Within a field of view,it allows users to quickly move the focus to a t...
Page 88 - Home page in the E-PTZ Mode; ■ If you have set up different
VIVOTEK 88 - User's Manual Home page in the E-PTZ Mode ■ The e-Preset Positions will also be displayed on the home page. Select one from the drop-down list, and the Network Camera will move to the selected position. ■ If you have set up different preset positions for different streams, you can selec...
Page 89 - Please follow the steps below to set up a patrol schedule:; Patrol locations
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 89 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 90 - the Network Camera will move to the selected preset position.
VIVOTEK 90 - User's Manual NOTE ► The Preset Positions will also be displayed on the Home page. Select one from the Go to menu, and the Network Camera will move to the selected preset position. ► Click Patrol: The Network Camera will patrol along the selected positions repeatedly. NOTE:
Page 91 - Event > Event settings; Help; user-defined trigger source; Event; to open the event settings window. Here you
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 91 Event > Event settings This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to responds 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 address as notific...
Page 92 - Detect next event after
VIVOTEK 92 - User's Manual ■ Event name: Enter a name for the event setting. ■ Enable this event: Select this option 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 ne...
Page 93 - ■ Camera tampering detection
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 93 ■ 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 107 for detailed information. ■ M...
Page 94 - Add server; Select the item; This server requires a secure
VIVOTEK 94 - User's Manual Add server It is necessary to configure the server and media settings so that the Network Camera will know what action to take (such as which server to send the media files to) when a trigger is activated. Click Add server to open the server setting window. You can specify...
Page 95 - To verify if the email settings are correctly configured, click; Test; ■ Server name: Enter a name for the server setting.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 95 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. Note that after you configure the first event ...
Page 97 - the media files; NAS; The following is an example of a file destination with video clips:
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 97 Network storage : Select to send the media files to a networked storage when a trigger is activated. Please refer to NAS server on page 113 for details. Note that only one NAS server can be configured. Click Save server to enable the settings. ■ SD Test: Click to test your...
Page 99 - Add media
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 99 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 100 - Save media; Media type - Video clip
VIVOTEK 100 - User's Manual ■ 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. Note that after you set up the first media server, a new column for media server will automatically display on ...
Page 101 - ■ Maximum file size
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 101 ■ Maximum file size Specify the maximum file size allowed. Some users may need to stitch the video clips together when searching and packing up forensic evidence. ■ File name prefix Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the file name. For example: Click Sav...
Page 102 - Please see the example of the Event setting page below:; ON
VIVOTEK 102 - User's Manual In the Event settings column, the Servers and Medias you configured will be listed; please make sure the Event -> Status is indicated as ON , in order to enable the event triggering action. When completed, click the Save event button to enable the settings and click Cl...
Page 103 - Customized Script; need more information, please contact VIVOTEK technical support.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 103 Customized Script This function allows you to upload a sample script (.xml file) to the webpage, which will save your time on configuring the settings. Please note that there is a limited number of customized scripts you can upload; if the current amount of customized scr...
Page 104 - Applications > Motion detection; A total of three motion detection windows can be configured.; ■ To delete a window, click X on the upper right corner of the window.; Motion Detection Setting 2:
VIVOTEK 104 - User's Manual Applications > Motion detection A total of three motion detection windows can be configured. Follow the steps below to enable motion detection:Follow the steps below to enable motion detection: 1. Click New to add a new motion detection window. 2. In the Window Name te...
Page 105 - to open the Motion Detection Profile Settings page as shown; to enable the settings and click; Close
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 105 A green bar indicates that even though motions have been detected, the event has not been triggered because the image variations still fall below the preset threshold. If you want to configure other motion detection settings for day/night/schedule mode (e.g., for a differ...
Page 106 - ► How does motion detection work?
VIVOTEK 106 - User's Manual NOTE ► How does motion detection work? There are two motion detection parameters: Sensitivity and Percentage. In the illustration above, frame A and frame B are two sequential images. Pixel differences between the two frames are detected and highlighted in gray (frame C) ...
Page 107 - Applications > Digital input; and report the current status.; Applications > Tampering detection; redirection; exceeds the trigger threshold.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 107 Applications > Digital input Connect Digital input devices to the camera's terminal block, the camera will automatically detect the current connection state as pulled-high or pulled-low. You may then define the Normal status of the digital input. Digital input : Select...
Page 108 - Applications > VADP (VIVOTEK Application Development; functionality instead of replacing the entire firmware.; buttons. The screen message for a successful upload is shown below:
VIVOTEK 108 - User's Manual Applications > VADP (VIVOTEK Application Development Platform Users can store and execute VIVOTEK's or 3rd-party software modules onto the camera's flash memory or SD card. These software modules can apply in video analysis for intelligent video applications such as li...
Page 109 - Start; When prompted by a confirm message, Click; Memory status
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 109 To start a module, select the checkcircle in front, and click the Start button. If you should need to remove a module, select the checkcircle in front and then click the Stop button. By then the module status will become OFF , and the X button will appear at the end of th...
Page 110 - Recording > Recording settings; Recording Settings; Insert your SD card and click here to test; ■ Recording name: Enter a name for the recording setting.
VIVOTEK 110 - User's Manual Recording > Recording settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the recording settings for the Network Camera. Recording Settings ► Please remember to format your SD card via the camera’s web console (in the Local storage . SD card management page) ...
Page 111 - settings
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 111 The alarm trigger includes: motion detection and DI detection. Please refer to Event Settings on page 91. ■ Pre-event recording and post-event recording The Network Camera has a buffer that temporarily holds data for a period of time. Therefore, when an event occurs, the ...
Page 112 - configured a NAS server, see details in the following.; NAS server; Add NAS server; Fill in the information for your server.; to check the setting. The result will be shown in the pop-up window.
VIVOTEK 112 - User's Manual 2. Destination You can select the SD card or network storage (NAS) for the recorded video files. If you have not configured a NAS server, see details in the following. NAS server Click Add NAS server to open the server setting window and follow the steps below to set up: ...
Page 113 - to complete the settings and click; be larger than 15 MegaBytes.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 113 If successful, you will receive a test.txt file on the network storage server. 3. Enter a server name. 4. Click Save to complete the settings and click Close to exit the page. ■ Capacity: You can choose either the entire free space available or limit the reserved space. T...
Page 114 - Delete
VIVOTEK 114 - User's Manual To remove a recording setting from the list, select a recording name from the drop-down list and click Delete . ■ Click recording (Name) : Opens the Recording Settings page to modify. ■ Click ON (Status) : The Status will become OFF and stop recording. ■ Click NAS (Destin...
Page 115 - Local storage > SD card management; SD card staus; card when using for the first time.; SD card control; When the maximum; to enable your settings.; no SD card
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 115 Local storage > SD card management This section explains how to manage the local storage on the Network Camera. Here you can view SD card status, and implement SD card control. SD card staus This column shows the status and reserved space of your SD card. Please rememb...
Page 116 - Local storage > Content management; can search and view the records and view the searched results.; Searching and Viewing the Records; button, all recorded data will be listed in the; Search Results; ■ File attributes: Select one or more items as your search criteria.; Search
VIVOTEK 116 - User's Manual Local storage > Content management This section explains how to manage the content of recorded videos on the Network Camera. Here you can search and view the records and view the searched results. Searching and Viewing the Records This column allows the user to set up ...
Page 117 - Numbers of entries displayed; Click the; View; button and a media window will pop up to play back the selected file.; Click to adjust the image size; click the; Download
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 117 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. Numbers of entries displayed on one page Enter a key word to filter the search r...
Page 119 - Appendix; URL Commands for the Network Camera; syntax example further down in the page.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 119 Appendix URL Commands for the Network Camera 1. 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 applicat...
Page 120 - General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters
VIVOTEK 120 - User's Manual 5 3. General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters When the CGI request includes internal camera parameters, these parameters must be written exactly as they are named in the camera or video server. The CGIs are organized in functionally-related directories under the cgi-bin dire...
Page 122 - Get Server Parameter Values; Request IP address and its response
VIVOTEK 122 - User's Manual 7 5. Get Server Parameter Values Note: The access right depends on the URL directory. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/ anonymous /getparam.cgi?[ <parameter> ] [&<parameter>…] http://< servername >/cgi-bin/ viewer /getpara...
Page 124 - Set Server Parameter Values
VIVOTEK 124 - User's Manual 9 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>…][&return=<return page...
Page 126 - Available parameters on the server
VIVOTEK 126 - User's Manual 11 7. Available parameters on the server This chapter defines all the parameters which can be configured or retrieved from VIVOTEK network camera or video server. The general format of description is listed in the table below Valid values: VALID VALUES DESCRIPTION string[...
Page 133 - digital input behavior define
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 133 18 7.3 digital input behavior define Group: di_i<0~(ndi-1)> (capability.ndi > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION normalstate high, low high 1/1 Indicates open circuit or closed circuit (inactive status) 7.4 security Group: security NAME VALUE DE...
Page 140 - IP Filter for ONVIF
VIVOTEK 140 - User's Manual 25 pass password[64] <blank> 6/6 PPPoE account password. 7.6 IP Filter for ONVIF Group: ipfilter NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION enable <boolean> 0 6/6 Enable access list filtering. admin_enable <boolean> 0 6/6 Enable administrator IP a...
Page 149 - video input preview
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 149 34 maxexposure 1~32000 30 4/4 Maximum exposure time. minexposure 1~32000 32000 4/4 Minimum exposure time. agc 0~2 2 4/4 Auto gain control maxgain 0~100 100 4/4 Manual set maximum gain value. mingain 0~100 0 4/4 Manual set minimum gain value. enableblc <boolean> 0 4/...
Page 150 - image setting per channel
VIVOTEK 150 - User's Manual 35 7.10 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. contrast -5 ~ 5 0 4/4 Adjust contrast of image accordin...
Page 151 - image setting for preview
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 151 36 7.11 image setting for preview Group: imagepreview_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION brightness -5 ~ 5 -5 4/4 Preview of brightness adjustment of image according to mode settings. contrast -5 ~ 5 0 4/4 Preview of ...
Page 152 - Time Shift settings; Motion detection settings
VIVOTEK 152 - User's Manual 37 setting. videoin_bgain 0~100 0 4/4 Manual set rgain value of gain control setting. 7.12 Time Shift settings Group: timeshift , c for n channel products, m is stream number (product dependent) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION enable <boolean> 0 4/...
Page 154 - Tampering detection settings
VIVOTEK 154 - User's Manual 39 profile_i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_top 0 ~ 240 0 4/4 Top coordinate of window position. profile_i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_width 0 ~ 320 0 4/4 Width of motiondetection window. profile_i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_height 0 ~ 240 0 4/4 Height of motion...
Page 155 - UPnP presentation
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 155 40 7.15 DDNS Group: ddns NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION enable <boolean> 0 6/6 Enable or disable the dynamic DNS. provider Safe100, DyndnsDynamic, DyndnsCustom,TZO, DHS, DynInterfree, CustomSafe100 DyndnsD ynamic 6/6 Safe100 => safe100.net Dynd...
Page 156 - UPnP port forwarding
VIVOTEK 156 - User's Manual 41 7.17 UPnP port forwarding Group: upnpportforwarding NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION enable <boolean> 0 6/6 Enable or disable the UPnP port forwarding service. upnpnatstatus 0~3 0 6/7 The status of UPnP port forwarding, used internally. 0 = OK, 1...
Page 158 - Layout configuration
VIVOTEK 158 - User's Manual 43 7.20 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[64] http://ww w.vivotek.com 1/6 Hyperlink of the logo logo_powerbyvvtk_h...
Page 164 - Customized event script
VIVOTEK 164 - User's Manual 49 iva <boolean> 0 0/7 Indicate whether to support Intelligent Video analysis whitelight <boolean> 0 0/7 Indicate whether to support white light led. tampering <boolean> 1 0/7 Indicate whether to support tampering detection. test_ac <boolean> 1 0/7...
Page 167 - Server setting for event action
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 167 52 action_cf_media 101, 0~4 NULL 6/6 Index of the attached media. 101 means “Recording Notify” action_cf_datefolder <boolean> 1 6/6 Enable this to create folders by date, time, and hour automatically. action_cf_backup <Boolean> 0 6/6 Enable or disable the func...
Page 168 - Media setting for event action
VIVOTEK 168 - User's Manual 53 ftp_passive 0, 1 1 6/6 Enable or disable passive mode. 0 = disable passive mode 1 = enable passive mode email_address string[128] NULL 6/6 Email server address. email_sslmode 0, 1 0 6/6 Enable support SSL. email_port 0~65535 25 6/6 Port to connect to the server. email_...
Page 173 - Storage management setting
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 173 58 the certificate information. commonname string[64] www.vivotek.c om 6/6 Common name in the certificate information. validdays 0 ~ 3650 3650 6/6 Valid period for the certification. 7.29 Storage management setting Currently it’s for local storage (SD, CF card) Group: dis...
Page 175 - Exposure window setting per channel
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 175 60 7.32 Exposure window setting per channel Group: exposurewin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products <product dependent> ( capability_ videoin_supportexpwin = 1 ) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION mode auto, custom, blc auto 4/4 The mode indicates ...
Page 176 - Seamless recording setting; VIVOTEK Application Development Platform setting
VIVOTEK 176 - User's Manual 61 i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~9>_size (0~320, 0~240) (100x75) 4/4 Width and height of the window. 7.33 Seamless recording setting Group: seamlessrecording (capability.localstorage.seamless > 0) PARAMETER VALUE Default SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION diskmode seamles...
Page 180 - Query Status of the Digital Input
VIVOTEK 180 - User's Manual 65 8. Useful Functions 8.1 Query Status of the Digital Input Note: This request requires Viewer privileges Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/dido/getdi.cgi?[di0][&di1][&di2][&di3] If no parameter is specified, all of the digital inpu...
Page 181 - Capture Single Snapshot
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 181 66 8.2 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>...
Page 182 - Account Management
VIVOTEK 182 - User's Manual 67 8.3 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&g...
Page 183 - Upgrade Firmware
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 183 68 8.4 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 186 - Get SDP of Streams; Open the Network Stream
VIVOTEK 186 - User's Manual 71 8.8 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 ...
Page 191 - Technical Specifications
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 191 Technical Specifications Specifications . CPU: TI DM365 SoC . Flash: 128MB . RAM: 256MB . Embedded OS: Linux 2.6 System . FD8133V (DC power) . FD8134V (PoE) Models . Board lens, Fixed, f = 3.6 mm, F1.8 . Removable IR-cut filter for day & night function (FD8134V) Lens ...
Page 192 - Technology License Notice; MPEG-4 AAC Technology; MPEG-4 Visual Technology
VIVOTEK 192 - 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 193 - FCC Statement; case the user may be required to take adequate measures.; VCCI Warning; 取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい; Liability
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 193 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...