Page 2 - Table of Contents; Overview
VIVOTEK 2 - User's Manual Table of Contents Overview ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Revision History �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
Page 4 - as well as image quality�; Revision History
VIVOTEK 4 - User's Manual Overview VIVOTEK’s FD8335H network camera features an HD WDR CMOS sensor to cope with challenging lighting conditions� The WDR feature allows the camera to capture both the dark and bright parts of an image and combines the differences to generate a highly realistic image r...
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; Inner View; alternate power source�
VIVOTEK 6 - User's Manual Physical Description Inner 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. The 24V AC can be used as an alternate power source� 8 7 6...
Page 8 - Hardware Reset
VIVOTEK 8 - User's Manual 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 9 - Cabling Assembly; Installation; Removing Dome Cover
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 9 IMPORTANT! Connect power lines and if you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, make the connection from the general I/O terminal block� Cabling Assembly Power and IO cables pass through a waterproof connector� The Ethernet cable should be routed through a rubbe...
Page 10 - source. Note: There are 8 holes on the; Assembling Steps; Waterproof Connector; Refer to the pin definition to connect them
VIVOTEK 10 - User's Manual 1� D i s a s s e m b l e t h e c o m p o n e n t s o f t h e waterproof connector into parts (A) ~ (F) as shown above� 2� Place the screw nut (E) on the Power and GPIO opening� 3� F e e d t h e p o w e r c a b l e s t h r o u g h t h e waterproof connector (F --> E --&g...
Page 12 - Focus Assist; a position that is difficult to reach.
VIVOTEK 12 - User's Manual Record the MAC address under the camera base before installing the camera� Replace the side opening cover with the included side outlet bushing if you want to route cables from the side of camera� The 1/2" protection conduits and tubing, if applied, are separately purc...
Page 13 - Wall mount; � Attach the supplied alignment sticker to the wall�; Black Cover
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 13 1 2 3 A 4 B 5 Wall mount 1� Attach the supplied alignment sticker to the wall� 2� Using the circle marks on the sticker, drill at least 2 pilot holes symmetrically on each side into the wall� Then hammer the four supplied plastic anchors into the holes� 3� Through three or...
Page 14 - Ceiling mount; � Attach the supplied alignment sticker to the ceiling�
VIVOTEK 14 - User's Manual Ceiling mount 1� Attach the supplied alignment sticker to the ceiling� 2� Using the circle marks on the sticker, drill at least 2 pilot holes symmetrically on each side into the ceiling� Then hammer the four supplied plastic anchors into the holes� 3� Through three or four...
Page 15 - Network Deployment; When using a PoE-enabled switch
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 15 Network Deployment General Connection (without PoE) POWER COLLISION LINK RECEIVE PARTITION 1 2 3 4 5 1� Connect RJ45 Ethernet cable to a switch� Use a Category 5 Cross Cable when your network camera is directly connected to PC� 2� Connect the AC cables from the terminal bl...
Page 16 - When using a non-PoE switch; PoE Power
VIVOTEK 16 - User's Manual POWER COLLISION LINK RECEIVE PARTITION 1 2 3 4 5 When using a non-PoE switch Use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch� PoE Power Injector (optional) Non-PoE Switch
Page 17 - Internet connection via a router; Internet connection with static IP
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 17 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 18 - Software Installation; your Network Camera on the LAN�; Next; to continue the program�; Network Camera
VIVOTEK 18 - 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 19 - Ready to Use; its installation details, please refer to its related documents�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 19 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 20 - To adjust the zoom factor and focus range; right� Upon completion, tighten the zoom controller screw�; Completion; � Install the black cover�
VIVOTEK 20 - User's Manual W T 8 N To adjust the zoom factor and focus range 1� Loosen the zoom controller and then adjust zoom factor by moving the controller left and right� Upon completion, tighten the zoom controller screw� 2� Loosen the focus controller and then adjust focus range by moving the...
Page 21 - 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; � The live video will be displayed in your web browser�; the web browser�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 21 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 22 - Controls, please enable the ActiveX; OK; Refresh your web browser, then install the ActiveX
VIVOTEK 22 - User's Manual ► 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 75� ► If you see a ...
Page 23 - On Windows 7, the 32-bit explorer browser can be accessed from here:
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 23 IMPORTANT! • Currently the Network Camera utilizes 32-bit ActiveX plugin. You CAN NOT open a management/view session with the camera using a 64-bit IE browser� • If you encounter this problem, try execute the Iexplore.exe program from C:\ Windows\SysWOW64. A 32-bit version...
Page 24 - Using RTSP Players; players that support RTSP streaming�
VIVOTEK 24 - 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 25 - Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 25 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 26 - Using VIVOTEK Recording Software; software or download it from
VIVOTEK 26 - User's Manual Using VIVOTEK Recording Software The product software CD also contains an ST-7501 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 27 - Main Page; Video Window�; Host Name; : Click to turn the digital output device on or off.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 27 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 28 - AV Out; Focus Assist button on the management console screen:
VIVOTEK 28 - User's Manual Focus Assist_ There are two options for you to fine-tune the camera focus. You can either connect the camera to an analog display device, camera tester, or adjust the focus through networking� Please follow the steps below: ■ Phone-jack AV Out (to BNC) 1� Connect a camera ...
Page 29 - Configuration Area; 日本語; Hide Button; : The transmission protocol and media options for H.264 /
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 29 Configuration Area Client Settings : Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to Client Settings on page 32� Configuration: Click this button to access the configuration page of the Network Camera. It is suggested that a passw...
Page 30 - : Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera; Save Picture As; : Stop the transmission of the streaming media. Click the
VIVOTEK 30 - User's Manual Video and Audio Control Buttons : Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera configuration, some buttons may not be available. Snapshot : Click this button to capture and save still images. The captured images will be displayed in a pop-up window� Right-click...
Page 32 - Client Settings; Save; on the page bottom
VIVOTEK 32 - User's Manual 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 / MPEG-4 Media Options Select to stream vid...
Page 33 - MP4 Saving Options; Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking; Local Streaming Buffer Time; Millisecond, the streaming will delay for 3 seconds�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 33 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 34 - Click; Configuration; on the main page to enter the camera setting pages� Note that only; Basic Mode
VIVOTEK 34 - User's Manual 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 35 - 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 User's Manual - 35 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 36 - System time; : Select this option to synchronize the date and time of the Network
VIVOTEK 36 - User's Manual 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 37 - System > Homepage layout; General settings; Follow the steps below to upload a new logo:; Custom; and the Browse field will appear.; Upload
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 37 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 38 - Theme Options; to choose from� The new layout will simultaneously appear in the; Preview; to enable the
VIVOTEK 38 - User's Manual 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 39 - ■ Follow the steps below to set up the customed homepage:
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 39 ■ 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 40 - server as backup�; 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 40 - User's Manual 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 41 - 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 - 41 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 42 - General settings > Upgrade firmware; 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; General settings > Reboot; address field to resume the connection.
VIVOTEK 42 - 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 43 - General settings > Restore; Export
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 43 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 57)� Daylight Saving Time : Select this option to retain ...
Page 44 - Open the file with Microsoft; and specify the XML file to update.
VIVOTEK 44 - 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 45 - 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 - 45 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 46 - Security > User Account; Root Password; respective fields to access the Network Camera.; Privilege Management; Account Management; Add
VIVOTEK 46 - User's Manual Security > User Account 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, p...
Page 47 - 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; � Select this option from a pull-down menu�; Enable HTTPS secure connection; � Click; Create certificate; to generate a certificate.; Certifi; to view detailed information about the certificate.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 47 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 49 - Create certificate and install; : Select this option if you want to create a certificate from a; to generate the certificate.; Create
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 49 Create certificate and install : Select this option if you want to create a certificate from a certification authority. 1� Select this option from a method pull-down menu� 2� Click Create certificate to generate the certificate. 3� The following information will appear in ...
Page 50 - You can click; Property; to see detailed information about the certificate.
VIVOTEK 50 - User's Manual 4. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown below. You can click Property to see detailed information about the certificate. 5 . Copy the contents of the Certificate request (in PEM format). Use the contents to apply for a 3r...
Page 51 - ► How do I cancel the HTTPS settings?; Remove certificate; Enable HTTPS; the; button�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 51 NOTE ► How do I cancel the HTTPS settings? 1� Click on the Remove certificate button� 2� If you are currently running a secure connection The webpage will redirect to a non-HTTPS page automatically� Enable HTTPS Check this item to enable HTTPS communication, then select a ...
Page 52 - Security > Access List; address�; General Settings; : Simultaneous live viewing for; Information list�; RTSP Authentication
VIVOTEK 52 - User's Manual Security > 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 ...
Page 53 - ■ Refresh: Click this button to refresh all current connections.; Enable access list filtering; Enable access list filtering: Check this item and click; Filter; as the filter type. If you choose
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 53 ■ 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 54 - Network; Administrator IP address; Always allow the IP address to access this device
VIVOTEK 54 - 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 55 - 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 - 55 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 56 - all certificates are validated,
VIVOTEK 56 - 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 57 - Network > General settings; Network Type; LAN; when you complete the Network setting�
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.
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 - ► If UPnP; is not supported by your router, you will see the following message:; user interface on your computer:
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 - Universal Plug and Play; ► How does UPnP
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; : Click this button to obtain the IPv6 information as shown below.; Refers to Ethernet
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 61 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 62 - Please follow the steps below to link to an IPv6 address:; 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� Two way audio port : By default, the two way audio port is set to 5060. Also, it can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and ...
Page 64 - Audio is being transmitted to the Network Camera
VIVOTEK 64 - User's Manual 2011/06/09 17:08:56 Audio is being transmitted to the Network Camera Mute Mic Volume Talk Button Click to enable audio transmission to the Network Camera; click to adjust the volume of microphone; click to turn off the audio� To stop talking, click again� FTP port : The FT...
Page 65 - Network > Streaming protocols; HTTP streaming; basic; : By default, the HTTP port is set to 80 and the secondary HTTP port is; settings
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 65 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 75 for details� Authentication : Depending on your network...
Page 66 - stream 2; ► Microsoft; RTSP Streaming
VIVOTEK 66 - User's Manual URL command -- http://<ip address>:<http port>/<access name for stream 1 or 2> 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 67 - RTSP player
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 67 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 68 - effectively save Internet bandwith�
VIVOTEK 68 - User's Manual Multicast settings for stream 1 & 2: Click the items to display the detailed configuration information. Select the Always multicast option to enable multicast for stream 1 or 2� Unicast video transmission delivers a stream through point-to-point transmission; multicast...
Page 69 - with a dynamic IP address, to have a fixed host and domain name.; Express link; 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
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 69 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 70 - Manual setup; DDNS: Dynamic domain name service; : Select this option to enable the DDNS setting.; I accept
VIVOTEK 70 - User's Manual 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 - TZO�com
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 71 [Register] Successfully Your account information has been mailed to registered e-mail address 4� Select Enable DDNS and click Save to enable the setting� ■ CustomSafe100 VIVOTEK offers documents to establish a CustomSafe100 DDNS server for distributors and system integrato...
Page 72 - The following are the main benefits of a QoS-aware network:; Requirements for QoS; VLAN ID
VIVOTEK 72 - User's Manual 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 73 - to reserve for it�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 73 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 74 - manage network devices and find, solve network problems with ease.; ■ The SNMP consists of the following three key components:; SNMP Configuration
VIVOTEK 74 - User's Manual 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 75 - Privacy mask�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 75 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, Picture settings, Exposure, and Privacy mask� General settings Show information in videos and sna...
Page 76 - IR cut filter
VIVOTEK 76 - User's Manual 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 external IR illuminator in night mode Select this to turn on an external IR illuminator (connected via Digital Output l...
Page 77 - Preference; : Adjust the value for the best color temperature.; On
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 77 Preference On this page, you can tune the White balance, Image adjustment and WDR enhanced � 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 pap...
Page 78 - Enable WDR; Exposure
VIVOTEK 78 - User's Manual WDR : This function allows users to identify more details of objects in the high contrast environment especially for details in the shaded area� You may check Enable WDR checkbox, and then adjust the sensitivity (low, high) and the strength (low, medium, high) to reach the...
Page 79 - ■ Full view: Calculate the full range of view and offer appropriate; of light received with shortest depth of field)
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 79 Measurement Window : This function allows user to set measurement window(s) for low light compesation� ■ Full view: Calculate the full range of view and offer appropriate light compesation� ■ Custom: This option allows you to manually add a specific window as a measuring a...
Page 80 - Restore; the Profile of exposure settings page as shown below.; Please follow the steps below to setup a profile:; Enable this profile; Configure Exposure control settings in the folowing
VIVOTEK 80 - User's Manual You can click Restore to recall the original settings without incorporating the changes� When completed with the settings on this page, click Save to enable the settings� If you want to configure another sensor setting for day/night/schedule mode, please click Profile to o...
Page 81 - Privacy mask; ■ To set the privacy mask windows, follow the steps below:; New; ► If you want to delete the
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 81 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 82 - Stream settings; The definition of multiple streams:
VIVOTEK 82 - User's Manual Media > Video Stream settings This Network Camera supports multiple streams with frame size ranging from 300 x 200 to 1280 x 800� The definition of multiple streams: ■ Stream 1: Users can define the "Region of Interest" (viewing region) and the "Output Frame...
Page 83 - ■ The parameters of the multiple streams:; to enable the settings and click; Close; to exit the window� The selected; Output Frame Size; will immediately be applied to the; Frame; information about the e-PTZ function, please refer to page 88�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 83 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 84 - settings in the above Viewing Window sections�; Customize; and manually enter a value�
VIVOTEK 84 - 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 (Stream #2) and MJPEG compression standards (Triple Codec) for real-time vie...
Page 85 - The frame rate will decrease if you select a higher resolution�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 85 The frame rate will decrease if you select a higher resolution� ■ 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 in...
Page 86 - JPEG; ■ Frame size; ■ Video quality
VIVOTEK 86 - 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 87 - Audio Settings; : Select the gain of the external audio input according to ambient
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 87 Media > Audio Audio Settings Mute : Select this option to disable audio transmission from the Network Camera to all clients. Note that if muted, no audio data will be transmitted even if audio transmission is enabled on the Client Settings page. In that case, the follow...
Page 88 - instruction�
VIVOTEK 88 - User's Manual PTZ > PTZ settings This section explains how to control the Network Camera’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation� There are two ways to enable the function:1. Digital: Control the e-PTZ operation. It allows users to quickly move the focus to a target area for close-up viewing witho...
Page 89 - Home page in E-PTZ Mode; ■ If you have set up different e-
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 89 Auto pan/patrol speed : Select the speed from 1~5 (slow/fast) to set up the Auto pan/patrol speed control� When completed with the e-PTZ settings, click Save to enable the settings on this page� Home page in E-PTZ Mode ■ The e-Preset Positions will also be displayed on the...
Page 90 - Please follow the steps below to set up a patrol schedule:; Patrol locations
VIVOTEK 90 - 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 91 - refer to page 90 to see more details.; Preset positions; continuously�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 91 NOTE ► The Preset Positions will also be displayed on the home page. Select one from the Go to drop-down list, and the Network Camera will move to the selected preset position. ► Click Patrol: The Network Camera will patrol along the selected positions repeatedly. Please r...
Page 92 - Event > Event settings; Help; In the; Event
VIVOTEK 92 - User's Manual 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 93 - � Trigger
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 93 ■ 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 94 - ■ Camera tampering detection; � Action; ■ Trigger digital output for
VIVOTEK 94 - User's Manual ■ 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 108 for detailed information� ■ M...
Page 95 - Add server; to open the server setting window� You can; This server requires a secure
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 95 Add server To set an event with recorded video or snapshots, 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 ...
Page 96 - To verify if the email settings are correctly configured, click; Test; � The result will be shown in a pop-up; to enable the settings�; ■ Server name: Enter a name for the server setting.
VIVOTEK 96 - User's Manual 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 set up the first event ser...
Page 98 - the media files; NAS server; The following is an example of a file destination with video clips:
VIVOTEK 98 - User's Manual 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 112 for details� Click Save server to enable the settings� ■ SD Test: Click to test your SD card. The system will display a messag...
Page 100 - Add media
VIVOTEK 100 - 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 l...
Page 101 - Save media; Media type - Video clip
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 101 ■ 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� To note that after you set up the first media server, a new column for media server will automatically show up ...
Page 102 - ■ Maximum file size
VIVOTEK 102 - User's Manual ■ Maximum file size Specify the maximum file size allowed. ■ File name prefix Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the file name. For example: Click Save media to enable the settings� Media type - System log Select to send a system log when a trigger is ac...
Page 103 - Please see the example of the Event setting page below:; ON
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 103 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 Save event to enable the settings and click Close to exit...
Page 104 - Customized Script; need more information, please contact VIVOTEK technical support�
VIVOTEK 104 - User's Manual 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 105 - Applications > Motion detection; ■ To move and resize the window, drag and drop your mouse on the window.; Motion Detection Setting 2:
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 105 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:Follow the steps below to enable motion ...
Page 106 - Profile; windows can be configured on this page as well.
VIVOTEK 106 - User's Manual 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. If you want to configure other motion detection settings for day/night/schedule mode, please click Prof...
Page 107 - ► How does motion detection work?
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 107 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 108 - Applications > DI and DO; redirection
VIVOTEK 108 - User's Manual Applications > DI and DO Connect DI or DO 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 triggering condition� Digital input : Select High or Low to define ...
Page 109 - Recording > Recording settings; Recording Settings; detailed information�; Insert your SD card and click here to test; ■ Recording name: Enter a name for the recording setting.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 109 Recording > Recording settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the recording settings for the Network Camera. Recording Settings NOTE ► Please remember to format your SD card when using it for the first time. Please refer to page 114 for detailed i...
Page 111 - � Destination; 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 User's Manual - 111 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 your server� For example: 2� Click Test ...
Page 113 - Delete; ■ Click; Video; : Opens the Recording Settings page to modify.; : The Status will become; OFF; and stop recording�; NAS; folder naming rules, please refer to page 98 for details�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 113 To remove a recording setting from the list, select a recording name from the drop-down list and click Delete � ■ Click Video (Name) : Opens the Recording Settings page to modify. ■ Click ON (Status) : The Status will become OFF and stop recording� ■ Click NAS (Destinatio...
Page 114 - 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 114 - User's Manual 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 115 - Local storage > Content management; Searching and Viewing the Records; ■ File attributes: Select one or more items as your search criteria.; Search
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 115 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 116 - Search Results; 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 116 - 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� Numbers of entries displayed on one page Enter a key word to filter the search r...
Page 118 - Appendix; URL Commands for the Network Camera; syntax example further down in the page�
VIVOTEK 118 - User's Manual 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 119 - General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters; Get Server Parameter Values
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 119 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 120 - Request IP address and its response
VIVOTEK 120 - 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 121 - Set Server Parameter Values
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 121 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 122 - Available parameters on the server
VIVOTEK 122 - 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 129 - digital input behavior define
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 129 7.2 status Group: status NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION di_i<0~(ndi-1)> <boolean> 0 1/7 0 => Inactive, normal 1 => Active, triggered (capability.ndi > 0) do_i<0~(ndo-1)> <boolean> 0 1/7 0 => Inactive, normal 1 => A...
Page 130 - digital output behavior define
VIVOTEK 130 - User's Manual 7.4 digital output behavior define Group: do_i<0~(ndo-1)> (capability.ndo > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION normalstate open, grounded open 1/1 Indicate open circuit or closed circuit (inactive status) 7.5 security Group: security NAME VALUE ...
Page 142 - Video input preview
VIVOTEK 142 - User's Manual 0 : 2x 1 : 4x 2 : 8x 3 : 16x 4 : 32x 5 : 64x whitebalance auto, manual auto 4/4 “auto” indicates auto white balance. “manual” indicates keep current value. piris_response 1~3 1 4/4 P-Iris response time piris_position 0~50 0 1/4 P-Iris position. 0 : P-Iris open to largest ...
Page 144 - Image setting per channel
VIVOTEK 144 - 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 0 4/4 Adjust saturation of image according t...
Page 145 - Image setting for preview
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 145 image according to mode settings. profile_i0_gammacurve 0,45,50,60,70,80,90,100 0 4/4 Gamma curve profile_i0_lowlightmode <boolean> 0 4/4 Enable/disable low light mode. 7.12 Image setting for preview Group: imagepreview_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME V...
Page 146 - Exposure window setting per channel
VIVOTEK 146 - User's Manual 7.13 Exposure window setting per channel Group: exposure_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION mode auto, custom auto 4/4 The mode indicates how to decide the exposure. auto: Use full view as the only one exposure window...
Page 147 - Audio input per channel
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 147 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 mute 0, 1 1 4/4 Enable audio mute. gain 1,5,9,13,17,21,25, 29,33,37,41,45,49,53,57,61 17 4/4 Gain of input. (aud...
Page 149 - Tempering detection settings
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 149 i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_objsize 0 ~ 100 0 4/4 Percent of motiondetection window. i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_sensitivity 0 ~ 100 0 4/4 Sensitivity of motiondetection window. 7.16 Tempering detection settings Group: tampering_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel ...
Page 150 - UPnP presentation
VIVOTEK 150 - User's Manual ernameemail the DDNS service provider <provider>_passwordkey string[64] <blank> 6/6 Your password or key to login to the DDNS service provider. <provider>_servername string[128] <blank> 6/6 The server name for safe100. (This field only exists if th...
Page 152 - Layout configuration
VIVOTEK 152 - User's Manual secnamerw string[31] Private 6/6 Read/write security name secnamero string[31] Public 6/6 Read only security name authpwrw string[8~128] <blank> 6/6 Read/write authentication password authpwro string[8~128] <blank> 6/6 Read only authentication password authtyp...
Page 160 - Customized event script
VIVOTEK 160 - User's Manual 7.26 Customized event script Group: event_customtaskfile_i<0~2> PARAMETER VALUE Default SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION name string[41] <blank> 6/7 Custom script identification of this entry. date string[17] <blank> 6/7 Date of custom script. time string[...
Page 163 - Server setting for event action
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 163 7.28 Server setting for event action Group: server_i <0~4> PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION Name string[40] NULL 6/6 Identification of this entry Type email, ftp, http, ns email 6/6 Indicate the server type: “email” = email server “ftp” = FTP s...
Page 164 - Media setting for event action
VIVOTEK 164 - User's Manual 7.29 Media setting for event action Group: media_i<0~4> (media_freespace is used internally.) PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION name string[40] NULL 6/6 Identification of this entry type snapshot, systemlog, videoclip, recordmsg snapshot 6/6 Med...
Page 168 - Storage management setting
VIVOTEK 168 - User's Manual 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 171 - Drive the Digital Output; Query Status of the Digital Input
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 171 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 172 - Query Status of the Digital Output
VIVOTEK 172 - User's Manual 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 173 - Capture Single Snapshot
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 173 \r\ndo1=1\r\n 8.4 3D Privacy Mask Note: This request requires admin user privilege <SD81X1> You can set privacy mask only at zoom 1x. To go back to zoom 1x directly, please send this cgi command: "/cgi-bin/camctrl/camposition.cgi?setzoom=0" Method: GET/POST ...
Page 174 - Account Management
VIVOTEK 174 - User's Manual resolution> quality 1~5 3 The quality of the image. streamid 0~(m-1) <product dependent> The stream number. The server will return the most up-to-date snapshot of the selected channel and stream in JPEG format. The size and quality of the image will be set accord...
Page 175 - Upgrade Firmware
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 175 operator Operator privilege. admin Administrator privilege. 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 current path. If you omit thi...
Page 178 - ePTZ Camera Control
VIVOTEK 178 - 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 181 - ePTZ Preset Locations
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 181 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 183 - UART HTTP Tunnel Channel
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 183 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 185 - Get SDP of Streams; Open the Network Stream
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 185 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 195 - Technical Specifications
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 195 CPUFlashRAM Image SensorMaximum ResolutionLens TypeFocal LengthApertureIrisField of View Shutter TimeWDR TechnologyDay/NightMinimum Illumination Pan/tilt/zoom FunctionalitiesIR Illuminators On-board Storage CompressionMaximum Frame Rate Maximum StreamsS/N RatioDynamic Ran...
Page 196 - Technology License Notice; MPEG-4 AAC Technology; MPEG-4 Visual Technology
VIVOTEK 196 - 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 197 - 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 - 197 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...