Page 2 - Table of Contents; Overview
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Page 4 - installation and maintenance.; Revision History
VIVOTEK 4 - User's Manual Overview VIVOTEK FD8363 is a professional outdoor dome network camera, offering 2-Megapixel or 1080p Full HD resolution with superb image quality up to 30 fps. As with other true day/ night models, the camera comes with a removable IR-cut filter and 15 meter IR illuminators...
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; Jumpers; Camera tester
VIVOTEK 6 - User's Manual Physical Description Inner View IR LEDs (8 units, effective up to 15m) Vari-focal Lens Tilt Adjustment Screw Black Cover Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket Audio/Video Out (green) Microphone In (pink) General I/O Terminal Block Jumpers Microphone Video Output Internal External NTS...
Page 7 - Record the MAC address under the camera base
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 7 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 are separately purchased. NOTE: I...
Page 8 - General I/O Terminal Block; alternate power source.
VIVOTEK 8 - User's Manual 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 DI/DO Diagram Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method. 1 DC 12V- 2 DC 12V+ 3 AC24V_2 4 AC24V_1 5 DI- (GND) 6 DI+ 7 DO- 8 DO+ (+12V) The max. load for power output pin 8, 12V DO, is 50mA. NOTE: Gnd Camera Power Input Output 5 8 6 ...
Page 9 - Hardware Reset
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 9 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 10 - the connection from the general I/O terminal block.; Cabling Assembly; Power and IO cables pass through a waterproof; Installation; Removing Dome Cover; Top View
VIVOTEK 10 - User's Manual 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 rubber seal plu...
Page 11 - 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; Assembling Steps; Waterproof Connector; Refer to the pin definition to connect them
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 11 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 - Rubber Seal
VIVOTEK 12 - User's Manual RJ45 Cable Dimension (unit: mm) 2. Strip part of the sheath from the Eth- ernet cable. 1. Drill a hole on the rubber seal plug and insert an Ethernet cable through the opening. Assembling Steps Recommended cable gauge: 24AWG (0.51 mm) Connecting RJ45 Ethernet Cable 3 o O g...
Page 13 - Mounting the Camera; Attach the supplied alignment sticker to the wall.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 13 Mounting the Camera 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 four...
Page 14 - Network Deployment; Connect RJ45 Ethernet cable to a switch.; PoE Switch; When using a PoE-enabled switch; enabled switch via Ethernet cable.; Ethernet
VIVOTEK 14 - User's Manual Network Deployment General Connection (without PoE) 1. Connect RJ45 Ethernet cable to a switch. 2. Connect the AC cables from the terminal block as an alternate power source. The IO cables are user-supplied. Power over Ethernet (PoE) POWER COLLISION LINK RECEIVE PARTITION ...
Page 15 - When using a non-PoE switch; PoE Power
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 15 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 16 - Internet connection via a router; to your router’s user’s manual.; Internet connection with static IP; Please refer to LAN setting on page 59 for details.
VIVOTEK 16 - User's Manual 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 17 - Software Installation; your Network Camera on the LAN.; Next; to continue the program.; Network Camera
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 17 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 18 - Ready to Use; its installation details, please refer to its related documents.; Lens Horizontal Pan 350°
VIVOTEK 18 - User's Manual 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 19 - To adjust the zoom factor and focus range; You may also manually fine-tune zoom and
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 19 Focus window To adjust the zoom factor and focus range 1. The camera comes with a motorized vari- focal lens module. With a web console, you can enter the Configuration > Media > Image > Focus page to tune the image zoom and focus. 2. On this page, you can pull th...
Page 20 - Completion; the camera are securely installed.
VIVOTEK 20 - User's Manual Completion 1. Attach the dome cover to the camera by combining it to the retainer and aligning with the mounting holes. 2. Secure the four dome screws with the supplied hex key wrench. Make sure all parts of the camera are securely installed. NOTE: You will find a dessican...
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.
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 - OK
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 77. ► If you see a ...
Page 23 - a management/view session with the camera using a 64-bit IE browser.; Media; . Refer to page 60 for more information.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 23 IMPORTANT: 1. 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. 2. If you encounter this problem, try execute the Iexplore.exe program from C:\ Windows\SysWOW64. A 32-bit versi...
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 VLC Player VLC media player mpegable Player pvPlayer As most ISPs and players only allow RTSP streaming through...
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; 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 - Configuration Area; 日本語; Hide Button
VIVOTEK 28 - User's Manual Configuration Area Client Settings : Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to Client Settings on page 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 - Two way audio; : Audio is transmitted in both directions simultaneously.; MP4 Saving Options; page. Here, you can specify the storage destination and file name.; Local Streaming Buffer Time
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 33 Two way audio Half duplex : Audio is transmitted from one direction at a time, e.g., from a PC holding a web console with the camera. Full duplex : Audio is transmitted in both directions simultaneously. MP4 Saving Options Users can record live video as they are watching i...
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:; The palette window will pop up as shown below.; to enable the settings.
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 - 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; complete the process.; Note: Do not power off the Network Camera during the upgrade!; Follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware:; Browse...; and specify the firmware file.; Upgrade; access the Network Camera.; General settings > Reboot; during the reboot process.
VIVOTEK 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 59). 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; Manage User; 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; 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 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 - 49 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 50 - the rest of the process as CA’s instructions on their webpage.
VIVOTEK 50 - 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 51 - Convert file format from DOS to UNIX. Open; File
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 51 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 52 - Return to the original firmware session, use the; Browse; button to locate the crt certificate file,; to enable the certification.
VIVOTEK 52 - 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 53 - Active; Note that; button for the configuration to take effect.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 53 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 54 - Security > Access List; General Settings; : Simultaneous live viewing for; ■ IP address: Current connections to the Network Camera.; RTSP Authentication
VIVOTEK 54 - 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 55 - ■ 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 - 55 ■ 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 56 - Network; Administrator IP address; Always allow the IP address to access this device
VIVOTEK 56 - 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 57 - 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 - 57 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 58 - returns an acceptance or rejection back to the switch.
VIVOTEK 58 - 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 59 - Network > General settings; Network Type; LAN; when you complete the Network setting.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 59 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 60 - : Secondary domain name server that backups the Primary DNS.
VIVOTEK 60 - 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 61 - 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 - 61 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 62 - Universal Plug and Play; ► How does UPnP
VIVOTEK 62 - 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 63 - Enable IPv6; Select this option and click; to enable IPv6 settings.; Refers to Ethernet
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 63 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 64 - 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 64 - 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 65 - Port; HTTPS port
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 65 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 66 - Audio is being transmitted to the Network Camera
VIVOTEK 66 - 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 67 - Network > Streaming protocols; HTTP streaming; basic; : By default, the HTTP port is set to 80 and the secondary HTTP port; settings
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 67 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 77 for details. Authentication : Depending on your network...
Page 68 - stream 2; ► Microsoft; RTSP Streaming
VIVOTEK 68 - User's Manual URL command -- http://<ip address>:<http port>/<access name for stream 1 ~ 5> For example, when the Access name for stream 2 is set to video2.mjpg : 1. Launch Mozilla Firefox or Netscape. 2. Type the above URL command in the address bar. Press Enter . 3. ...
Page 69 - RTSP player
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 69 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 71 - 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 - 71 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 72 - Manual setup; DDNS: Dynamic domain name service; : Select this option to enable the DDNS setting.; I accept
VIVOTEK 72 - 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 74 - The following are the main benefits of a QoS-aware network:; Requirements for QoS; VLAN ID
VIVOTEK 74 - 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 76 - manage network devices and find, solve network problems with ease.; ■ The SNMP consists of the following three key components:; SNMP Configuration
VIVOTEK 76 - 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 80 - Preference; : Adjust the value for the best color temperature.; Fix current value
VIVOTEK 80 - User's Manual Preference On this page, you can tune the White balance, Image adjustment and the WDR enhanced function. 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 ...
Page 81 - Exposure; Restore
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 81 WDR enhanced : This function allows users to identify more details of objects in the high contrast environment especially for details in the shaded area. You may select the checkbox to enable this function. Exposure Advanced Mode On this page, you can set the Measurement w...
Page 82 - ■ Full view: Calculate the full range of view and offer appropriate
VIVOTEK 82 - User's Manual 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 83 - Profile; the Profile of exposure settings page as shown below.; Enable this profile; Configure Exposure control settings in the folowing
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 83 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 84 - Focus
VIVOTEK 84 - User's Manual Focus Focus, also known as Remote Focus , is applicable to Network Cameras that are equipped with stepping motor lens. The automated focus adjustment function eliminates the needs to physically adjust camera focus. In an outdoor deployment consisting of a large number of c...
Page 85 - Privacy mask; ■ To set the privacy mask windows, follow the steps below:; New; ► If you want to delete the
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 85 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 86 - Stream settings; The definition of multiple streams:; Viewing Window; and the; Please follow the steps below to set up those settings for a stream:; Region of Interest; from the drop-down list. The floating frame, the same as the one in the; Output Frame Size; from the drop-down list according to the size of your monitoring
VIVOTEK 86 - User's Manual Media > Video Stream settings This Network Camera supports multiple streams with frame size ranging from 176 x 144 to 1920 x 1080. The definition of multiple streams: ■ Streams 1, 2, and 3: Users can define the "Region of Interest" (viewing region) and the "...
Page 87 - ■ The parameters of the multiple streams:; to enable the settings and click; Close; to exit the window. The selected; will immediately be applied to the; Frame; information about the e-PTZ function, please refer to page 92.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 87 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 88 - settings in the above Viewing Window sections.; Customize; and manually enter a value.
VIVOTEK 88 - 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 H....
Page 89 - The frame rate will decrease if you select a higher resolution.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 89 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 90 - If; JPEG; ■ Frame size; ■ Video quality; Video quality and fixed quality refers to the; compression rate; , so a lower value will produce higher
VIVOTEK 90 - 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 91 - Audio Settings; : Select the gain of the external audio input according to ambient
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 91 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 93 - Home page in E-PTZ Mode; ■ If you have set up different e-
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 93 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 94 - Please follow the steps below to set up a patrol schedule:; Patrol locations
VIVOTEK 94 - 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 95 - refer to page 94 to see more details.; Preset positions
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 95 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 96 - Event > Event settings; Help; In the; Event
VIVOTEK 96 - 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 97 - Detect next motion detection or digital input after
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 97 ■ 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 98 - ■ Camera tampering detection
VIVOTEK 98 - 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 112 for detailed information. ■ M...
Page 99 - Add server; to open the server setting window. You can; This server requires a secure
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 99 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 100 - To verify if the email settings are correctly configured, click; Test; ■ Server name: Enter a name for the server setting.
VIVOTEK 100 - 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 se...
Page 102 - the media files; NAS server; The following is an example of a file destination with video clips:
VIVOTEK 102 - 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 116 for details. Click Save server to enable the settings. ■ SD Test: Click to test your SD card. The system will display a messa...
Page 104 - Add media
VIVOTEK 104 - 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 105 - Save media; Media type - Video clip
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 105 ■ 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 106 - ■ Maximum file size
VIVOTEK 106 - 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 107 - Please see the example of the Event setting page below:; ON
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 107 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 108 - Customized Script; need more information, please contact VIVOTEK technical support.
VIVOTEK 108 - 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 109 - 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 - 109 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 110 - windows can be configured on this page as well.; range if you choose Schedule mode.
VIVOTEK 110 - 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 111 - ► How does motion detection work?
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 111 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 112 - Applications > DI and DO; redirection
VIVOTEK 112 - 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 113 - 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 - 113 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 118 for detailed i...
Page 115 - 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 - 115 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 117 - Delete; Video; : Opens the Recording Settings page to modify.; : The Status will become; OFF; ■ Click; NAS; folder naming rules, please refer to page 102 for details.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 117 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 118 - 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 118 - 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 119 - Local storage > Content management; can search and view the records and view the searched results.; Searching and Viewing the Records; and click; button, all recorded data will be listed in the; Search Results; ■ File attributes: Select one or more items as your search criteria.; Search
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 119 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 120 - 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 120 - 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 122 - Appendix; URL Commands for the Network Camera; syntax example further down in the page.
VIVOTEK 122 - 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 123 - General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 123 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 124 - Get Server Parameter Values; Request IP address and its response
VIVOTEK 124 - User's Manual 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 /getparam....
Page 125 - Set Server Parameter Values
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 125 http://192.168.0.123/cgi-bin/admin/getparam.cgi?network_ipaddress Response: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/html\r\n Context-Length: 33\r\n \r\nnetwork.ipaddress=192.168.0.123\r\n 6. Set Server Parameter Values Note: The access right depends on the URL directory. M...
Page 127 - Available parameters on the server
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 127 7. Available parameters on the server Valid values: VALID VALUES DESCRIPTION string[<n>] Text strings shorter than ‘n’ characters. The characters “,’, <,>,& are invalid. string[n~m] Text strings longer than `n’ characters and shorter than `m’ characters. T...
Page 134 - digital input behavior define
VIVOTEK 134 - User's Manual 7.2 status Group: status NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION videoactualmodulation <product dependent> ntsc,pal 1 4/7 The actual modulation type (videoin.type=0). di_i<0~(ndi-1)> <product dependent> <boolean> 0 1/7 0 => Inactive, n...
Page 135 - digital output behavior define
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 135 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 151 - Video input preview
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 151 0: low 1: medium 2: high 7.9 Video input preview The temporary settings for video preview Group: videoinpreview NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION exposuremode auto,fixed auto 4/4 Exposure Mode minexposure 1~32000 32000 4/4 Minimum exposure time. maxexposur...
Page 153 - Image setting per channel
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 153 7.11 Image setting per channel Group: image_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION brightness -5~5 -5 4/4 Adjust brightness of image according to mode settings. saturation -5~5,100 0 4/4 Adjust saturation of image accordi...
Page 154 - Image setting for preview
VIVOTEK 154 - User's Manual 2: high profile_i0_wdrcmode 0~3 0 4/4 WDR enhanced 0: off 1: auto 2: always on 3:keep current value 7.12 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 Adjust b...
Page 155 - Exposure window setting per channel
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 155 videoin_rgain 0~100 0 4/4 Manual set rgain value of gain control setting. videoin_bgain 0~100 0 4/4 Manual set bgain value of gain control setting. 7.13 Exposure window setting per channel Group: exposure_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY...
Page 156 - Audio input per channel
VIVOTEK 156 - User's Manual i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~9>_size <window size> (100x75) 4/4 Width and height of the window. 7.14 Audio input per channel Group: audioin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products (capability.audioin>0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION source l...
Page 157 - Time Shift settings; Motion detection settings
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 157 7.15 Time Shift settings Group: timeshift , c for n channel products, m is stream number (capability.timeshift > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION enable <boolean> 0 4/4 Enable time shift streaming. c<0~(n-1)>_s<0~(m-1)>_allow <b...
Page 158 - Tempering detection settings
VIVOTEK 158 - User's Manual i<0~(m-1)>_begintime hh:mm 18:00 4/4 Begin time of schedule mode. i<0~(m-1)>_endtime hh:mm 06:00 4/4 End time of schedule mode. i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_enable <boolean> 0 4/4 Enable motion window. i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_name string[1...
Page 160 - UPnP presentation
VIVOTEK 160 - User's Manual 7.20 UPnP presentation Group: upnppresentation NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION enable <boolean> 1 6/6 Enable or disable the UPnP presentation service. 7.21 UPnP port forwarding Group: upnpportforwarding NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIP...
Page 162 - Layout configuration
VIVOTEK 162 - User's Manual 7.24 Layout configuration Group: layout (New version) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION logo_default <boolean> 1 1/6 0 => Custom logo 1 => Default logo logo_link string[40] http://www.vivotek.com 1/6 Hyperlink of the logo logo_powerbyvvtk_hidde...
Page 169 - Customized event script
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 169 Bit 1 => stream 2 supports ePTZ or not. The rest may be deduced by analogy nanystream 0, <positive integer> 1 0/7 number of any media stream per channel iva <boolean> 0 0/7 Indicate whether to support Intelligent Video analysis tampering <boolean> 1 0...
Page 173 - Server setting for event action
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 173 7.29 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 174 - Media setting for event action
VIVOTEK 174 - User's Manual 7.30 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 178 - Storage management setting
VIVOTEK 178 - 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 180 - Focus Window setting
VIVOTEK 180 - User's Manual preset_i<0~19>_size <window size> <blank> 1/7 Width and height of the preset. (It should be set by ePreset.cgi ratherthan by setparam.cgi.) 7.36 Focus Window setting Group: focuswindow_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product. PARAMETER VALUE Default SECUR...
Page 181 - Drive the Digital Output; Query Status of the Digital Input
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 181 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 182 - Query Status of the Digital Output
VIVOTEK 182 - 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 183 - Capture Single Snapshot
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 183 \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 184 - Account Management
VIVOTEK 184 - 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 185 - Upgrade Firmware
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 185 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 186 - ePTZ Camera Control
VIVOTEK 186 - User's Manual 8.10 ePTZ Camera Control (capability.eptz > 0) Note: This request requires camctrl privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/camctrl/eCamCtrl.cgi?channel=<value>&stream=<value> [&move=<value>] – Move home, up, do...
Page 188 - ePTZ Preset Locations
VIVOTEK 188 - User's Manual 8.12 ePTZ Recall (capability.eptz > 0) Note: This request requires camctrl privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/camctrl/eRecall.cgi?channel=<value>&stream=<value>& recall=<value>[&return= <return page...
Page 191 - Get SDP of Streams; Open the Network Stream
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 191 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 200 - F i x e d D o m e; Full HD • Smart Focus System •
VIVOTEK 200 - User's Manual Technical Specifications F i x e d D o m e N e t w o r k C a m e r a FD8363 VIVOTEK FD8363 is a professional outdoor dome network camera, offering 2-Megapixel or 1080p Full HD resolution with superb image quality up to 30 fps. As with other true day/night models, the came...
Page 201 - Technology License Notice; MPEG-4 AAC Technology; MPEG-4 Visual Technology
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 201 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 202 - 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 202 - User's Manual 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...