Page 2 - Table of Contents
VIVOTEK 2 - User's Manual Table of Contents Overview 3 Read Before Use ..................................................................................................................................... 3Package Contents ................................................................................
Page 3 - Overview; Read Before Use; NOTE
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 3 Overview Read Before Use The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the o...
Page 4 - Physical Description; Front Panel
VIVOTEK 4 - User's Manual Physical Description Front Panel Back Panel Connectors IR LEDs Lens Light Sensor Reset Button MicroSD/SDHC Card Slot Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Plug Power Cord Socket (Black) General I/O Terminal Block
Page 5 - General I/O Terminal Block; input devices. The pin definitions are described below.; DI Diagram; This network camera is compliant with
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 5 General I/O Terminal Block This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external input devices. The pin definitions are described below. DI Diagram Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method. MicroSD/SDHC Card ...
Page 6 - Hardware Reset; after reset, restore the factory settings and install again.
VIVOTEK 6 - 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: P...
Page 7 - Installation; Hardware Installation
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 7 Installation Hardware Installation If you prefer installing a MicroSD card as onboard storage: 1. Loosen the waterproof connector, and then remove the rubber seal, and the waterproof connector. 2. Loosen and open the rear cover. 3. Install a MicroSD/SDHC card. 4. Tear down ...
Page 8 - Tighten the rear cover, rubber seal and waterproof connector.
VIVOTEK 8 - User's Manual 5. Tighten the rear cover, rubber seal and waterproof connector. 7 6 5 6. Pass the cables through the center of the ball swivel mount bracket, one at a time. 7. Fasten the bracket to the camera using 3 hex socket screws. 8. Loosen the fastening ring on the mount bracket, an...
Page 9 - Secure the Network Camera to a wall or ceiling.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 9 9. Secure the Network Camera to a wall or ceiling. 9 Ceiling Mount Wall Mount
Page 10 - Network Deployment; Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet; Connect the power cable from the Network Camera to a power outlet.; Internet connection via a router
VIVOTEK 10 - User's Manual Network Deployment Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to an Internet connection . 1. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, make the connection from the general I/O terminal block. 2. ...
Page 11 - Internet connection with static IP; Please refer to LAN on page 37 for details.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 11 IP address : 192.168.0.2Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0Default router : 192.168.0.1 LAN (Local Area Network)Router IP address : 192.168.0.1 WAN (Wide Area Network )Router IP address : from ISP Cable or DSL Modem POWER COLLISION LINK RECEIVE PARTITION 1 2 3 4 5 Internet IP addr...
Page 12 - Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE); When using a PoE-enabled switch; switch via Ethernet cable.; When using a non-PoE switch; between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch.; power + data transmission
VIVOTEK 12 - User's Manual Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE) When using a PoE-enabled switch The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enable...
Page 13 - Software Installation; your Network Camera on the LAN.; Next; to continue the program.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 13 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 14 - Ready to Use; its installation details, please refer to its related documents.
VIVOTEK 14 - 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 15 - Secure the Shooting Angle; Protruding edge
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 15 Secure the Shooting Angle When you are done with tuning the field of view and obtain a satisfactory image, tighten the fastening ring and the 3 small hex screws on the ball-swivel bracket. Orient the camera so that the protruding edge of its sunshield is positioned against...
Page 16 - Accessing the Network Camera; GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software.; Using Web Browsers; Enter; The live video will be displayed in your web browser.
VIVOTEK 16 - User's Manual Accessing the Network Camera This chapter explains how to access the Network Camera through web browsers, RTSP players, 3GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software. Using Web Browsers Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access to the Network Cameras on th...
Page 17 - OK
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 17 ► By default, the Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access, it is highly recommended to set a password for the Network Camera. For more information about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 30. ► If you see a ...
Page 18 - On Windows 7, the 32-bit explorer browser can be accessed from here:
VIVOTEK 18 - User's Manual • 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 of IE brow...
Page 19 - Using RTSP Players; players that support RTSP streaming.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 19 Using RTSP Players To view the MPEG-4 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following players that support RTSP streaming. Quick Time Player Real Player VLC media player mpegable Player pvPlayer As most ISPs and players only allow RTSP streaming throug...
Page 20 - Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices; sure the authentication mode of RTSP streaming is set to disable.; Type the following URL commands into the player.
VIVOTEK 20 - User's Manual Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices To view the streaming media through 3GPP-compatible mobile devices, make sure the Network Camera can be accessed over the Internet. For more information on how to set up the Network Camera over the Internet, please refer to Setup the Ne...
Page 21 - Using VIVOTEK Recording Software; download it from
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 21 Using VIVOTEK Recording Software The product software CD also contains 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 to the Cha...
Page 22 - Main Page; Click this logo to visit the VIVOTEK website.; Host Name; for detailed information.; Configuration Area; Client Settings on page 25.
VIVOTEK 22 - User's Manual Main Page This chapter explains the layout of the main page. It is composed of the following sections: VIVOTEK INC. Logo, Host Name, Camera Control Area, Configuration Area, Menu, and Live Video Window. VIVOTEK INC. Logo Click this logo to visit the VIVOTEK website. Host N...
Page 23 - Live Video Window; Save Picture As
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 23 Live Video Window ■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to H.264 / MPEG-4: Video Title: The video title can be configured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on page 56. H.264 / MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options: The transmission ...
Page 24 - refer to Video Settings on page 56.; Press the
VIVOTEK 24 - User's Manual Full Screen: Click this button to switch to full screen mode. Press the “Esc” key to switch back to normal mode. ■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MJPEG: Video Title: The video title can be configured. For more information, please refer to V...
Page 25 - Client Settings; Save; on the page bottom; to ten simultaneous accesses.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 25 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 Protocol Options Depending on your...
Page 26 - MP4 Saving Options; Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking; Local Streaming Buffer Time; Millisecond, the streaming will delay 3 seconds.
VIVOTEK 26 - User's Manual MP4 Saving Options Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking Start MP4 Recording on the main page. Here, you can specify the storage destination and file name. Folder: Specify a storage destination for the recorded video files. File name prefix: Enter...
Page 27 - Configuration
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 27 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 28 - Advanced Mode; functions, please click; at the bottom of; System
VIVOTEK 28 - User's Manual Advanced Mode Each function on the configuration list will be explained in the following sections. Those functions that are displayed only in Advanced Mode are tagged with the Advanced Mode . If you want to set up advanced functions, please click [Advanced Mode] on the bot...
Page 29 - System Time; power of the system is turned off.; Digital Input
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 29 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 time...
Page 30 - Security; Root Password; Manage Privilege; Add
VIVOTEK 30 - User's Manual Security This section explains how to enable password protection and create multiple accounts. Root Password The administrator account name is “root”, which is permanent and can not be deleted. If you want to add more accounts in the Manage User column, please apply the pa...
Page 31 - HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL); Enable HTTPS; Create and Install Certificate Method; Certificate
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 31 HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) Advanced Mode This section explains how to enable authentication and encrypted communication over SSL (Secure Socket Layer). It helps protect streaming data transmission over the Internet on higher security level. Enable HTTPS C...
Page 32 - Property
VIVOTEK 32 - User's Manual 4. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown below. You can click Property to view detailed information about the certificate. 5. Click Home to return to the main page. Change the address from “ http:// ” to “ https:// “ in th...
Page 33 - Create self-signed certificate manually
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 33 Create self-signed certificate manually 1. Select this option. 2. Click Create to open the Create Certificate page, then click Save to generate the certificate. 3. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown below. You can click...
Page 34 - If you see the following Information bar, click; and click on the Information bar at the top of the page
VIVOTEK 34 - User's Manual 3. If you see the following Information bar, click OK and click on the Information bar at the top of the page to allow pop-ups. 4. The pop-up window shows an example of a certificate request. 5. Click Browse... to search for the issued certificate, then click Upload in the...
Page 35 - rest of the process as CA’s instructions on their webpage.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 35 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 re...
Page 36 - Convert file format from DOS to UNIX. Open; File
VIVOTEK 36 - User's Manual 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 37 - Return to the original firmware session.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 37 9. Save the edit using the “.crt” extension, using a file name like “CAcert.crt.” 10. Return to the original firmware session.
Page 39 - SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol); manage network devices and find, solve network problems with ease.; SNMP Configuration
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 39 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Advanced Mode This section explains how to use the SNMP on the network camera. The Simple Network Management Protocol is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information between network devices....
Page 40 - Network; Network Type; LAN; when you complete the Network setting.
VIVOTEK 40 - User's Manual Network 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. The default setting fo...
Page 43 - in the following window.; Finish; ► How does UPnP; UPnP; the Network Camera’s IP address.; Camera is reset to factory default, it will be accessible on the LAN.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 43 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 discovery of devices added to a network. Services and capabilities offered by networked devic...
Page 44 - Enable IPv6; Select this option and click; to enable IPv6 settings.; Refers to Ethernet
VIVOTEK 44 - User's Manual Enable IPv6 Select this option and click Save to enable IPv6 settings. Please note that this only works if your network environment and hardware equipment support IPv6. The browser should be Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 6.5, Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or above. When IPv6 is enab...
Page 47 - rejection back to the switch.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 47 3. When all settings are complete, move the Network Camera to the protected LAN by connecting it to an 802.1x enabled switch. The devices will then start the authentication automatically. NOTE ► The authentication process for 802.1x: 1. The Certificate Authority (CA) provi...
Page 48 - Requirements for QoS; VLAN ID
VIVOTEK 48 - User's Manual QoS (Quality of Service) Advanced Mode Quality of Service refers to a resource reservation control mechanism, which guarantees a certain quality to different services on the network. Quality of service guarantees are important if the network capacity is insufficient, espec...
Page 50 - HTTP; basic; risks of being intercepted. If; digest; the video quality, please refer to Viewing Windows on page 61.
VIVOTEK 50 - User's Manual HTTP Advanced Mode To utilize HTTP authentication, make sure that your have set a password for the Network Camera first; please refer to Security on page 30 for details. Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides two types ...
Page 51 - stream 2; HTTPS
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 51 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 52 - RTSP Streaming; RTSP player
VIVOTEK 52 - User's Manual RTSP Streaming To utilize RTSP streaming authentication, make sure that you have set a password for the Network Camera first; please refer to Security on page 30 for details. Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides three...
Page 54 - DDNS; dynamic IP address, to have a fixed host and domain name.; DDNS: Dynamic domain name service; I accept
VIVOTEK 54 - User's Manual DDNS This section explains how to configure the dynamic domain name service for the Network Camera. DDNS is a service that allows your Network Camera, especially when assigned with a dynamic IP address, to have a fixed host and domain name. DDNS: Dynamic domain name servic...
Page 56 - Access List; General Settings
VIVOTEK 56 - User's Manual Access List Advanced Mode This section explains how to control access permission by verifying the client PC’s IP address. General Settings Maximum number of concurrent streaming connection(s) limited to: Simultaneous live viewing for 1~10 clients (including stream 1 ~ stre...
Page 57 - Filter Type
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 57 ■ 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 58 - Administrator IP address
VIVOTEK 58 - User's Manual Network: This rule allows the user to assign a network address and corresponding subnet mask to the Allow/Deny List. For example: This column is also available with IPv6 addresses. Only that a prefix length is entered in the network mask field. Range: This rule allows the ...
Page 59 - Video; Video Settings; Select one stream and check the below option; Enable time shift caching stream
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 59 Video This section explains how to configure the video settings of the Network Camera. Video Settings Video title: Enter a name that will be displayed on the title bar of the live video. Color: Select to display color or black/white video streams. Power line frequency: Set...
Page 60 - stamped on the video streams.; Image Settings; White Balance: Adjust the value for the best color temperature.
VIVOTEK 60 - User's Manual Note that when the frame size is set to 176 x 144 as shown in the picture below, only the time will be stamped on the video streams. Image Settings Advanced Mode Click Image Settings to open the Image Settings page. On this page, you can tune the White balance, Brightness,...
Page 61 - Privacy Mask
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 61 ■ Auto The Network Camera automatically adjusts the color temperature of the light in response to different light sources. The white balance setting defaults to Auto and works well in most situations. ■ Keep current value Follow the steps below to manually set the white ba...
Page 62 - Sensor Settings
VIVOTEK 62 - User's Manual NOTE ► Up to 5 privacy mask windows can be configured on the same screen. ► If you want to delete the privacy mask window, please click the ‘x’ mark on the upper right-hand corner of the window. Sensor Settings Advanced Mode Click Sensor Settings to open the Sensor Setting...
Page 64 - Viewing Window
VIVOTEK 64 - User's Manual Viewing Window Advanced Mode Click Viewing Window to open the Viewing Window Settings page. The IP8332 supports multiple streams with frame size ranging from 176 x 144 to 1280 x 800. The definition of multiple streams: ■ Stream 1: Users can define the "Region of Intere...
Page 65 - Video Quality Settings
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 65 ■ The parameters of the multiple streams: When completed with the settings in the Viewing Window, click Save to enable the settings and click Close to exit the window. The selected Output Frame Size will immediately be applied to the Frame size of video stream. Then you ca...
Page 66 - If; Customize
VIVOTEK 66 - User's Manual If H.264 / MPEG-4 mode is selected, the video is streamed via RTSP protocol. There are four parameters for you to adjust the video performance: ■ Frame size You can set up different video resolution for different viewing devices. For example, set a smaller frame size and l...
Page 67 - JPEG
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 67 ■ Intra frame period Determine how often to plant an I frame. The shorter the duration, the more likely you will get better video quality, but at the cost of higher network bandwidth consumption. Select the intra frame period from the following durations: 1/4 second, 1/2 s...
Page 69 - Motion Detection; New
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 69 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 detection: 1. Click...
Page 70 - Profile; windows can be configured on this page as well.; Enable this profile; range if you choose the Schedule mode.; to enable the settings and click; Close; detailed information.
VIVOTEK 70 - 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 Profi...
Page 71 - ► How does motion detection work?
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 71 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) a...
Page 72 - Camera Tampering Detection; redirection; Enable camera tampering detection; Set up the event source as Camera Tampering Detection on; Application page; . Please refer to page 78 for detailed information.
VIVOTEK 72 - User's Manual Camera Tampering Detection This section explains how to set up camera tamper detection. With tamper detection, the camera is capable of detecting incidents such as redirection , blocking or defocusing , or even spray paint . Please follow the steps below to set up the came...
Page 73 - Camera Control; Camera Control works; only when; a streaming view; is not; showing the full of the camera’s; about how to set up preset and patrol settings.; to enable the settings on this page.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 73 Camera Control This section explains how to control the Network Camera’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation. The Camera Control works only when a streaming view is not showing the full of the camera’s largest frame size. For example, when showing a 640x400 frame out of the 1280x800 m...
Page 75 - Patrol settings
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 75 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. Use mouse clicks on the screen or the PTZ panel to move the current view to a desired position. 2. Enter a name as the Prese...
Page 76 - Homepage Layout; Preview; Custom
VIVOTEK 76 - User's Manual Homepage Layout Advanced Mode This section explains how to set up your own customized homepage layout. Preview This column shows the settings of your hompage layout. You can manually select the background and font colors in Theme Options (the third column on this page). Th...
Page 77 - Theme Options; to choose from. The new layout will simultaneously appear in the; to enable the
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 77 Theme Options Here you can change the color of your homepage layout. There are three types of preset patterns for you to choose from. The new layout will simultaneously appear in the Preview filed. Click Save to enable the settings. Font Color of the Video Title Font Color...
Page 79 - Application; Customized Script; need more information, please ask for VIVOTEK technical support.; Click to upload a file
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 79 Application Advanced Mode 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 80 - In the; Event Settings; to open the; Event Settings; Event name: Enter a name for the event setting.
VIVOTEK 80 - User's Manual Event Settings In the Event Settings column, click Add to open the Event Settings page. On this page, you can arrange three elements -- Trigger, Schedule, and Action to set an event. A total of 3 event settings can be configured. Event name: Enter a name for the event sett...
Page 81 - Trigger
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 81 An event is an action initiated by a user-defined trigger source; it is the causal arrangement of the following three elements: Trigger, Event Schedule, and Action. Trigger This is the cause or stimulus which defines when to trigger the Network Camera. The trigger source c...
Page 82 - Event Schedule; to send the media files to) when a trigger is activated.; Add Server; Server Settings; Add Media; Media Settings
VIVOTEK 82 - User's Manual starts to rewrite older data. ■ 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 69 ...
Page 83 - Here is an example of the Event Settings page:; to exit Event Settings page. The new
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 83 Here is an example of the Event Settings page: When completed, click Save to enable the settings and click Close to exit Event Settings page. The new event settings / server settings / media settings will appear in the event drop-down list on the Application page.
Page 84 - ON
VIVOTEK 84 - User's Manual Here is an example of the Application page with an event setting: When the Event Status is ON , once an event is triggered by motion detection, the Network Camera will automatically send snapshots via e-mail. If you want to stop the event trigger, you can click ON to turn ...
Page 85 - Server Type; This server requires a secure
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 85 Server Settings Click Add Server on Event Settings page to open the Server Setting page. On this page, you can specify where the notification messages are sent when a trigger is activated. A total of 5 server settings can be configured. Server name: Enter a name for the se...
Page 86 - Test
VIVOTEK 86 - User's Manual FTP: Select to send the media files to an FTP server when a trigger is activated. ■ Server address: Enter the domain name or IP address of the FTP server. ■ Server port: By default, the FTP server port is set to 21. It can also be assigned to another port number between 10...
Page 88 - Media Type
VIVOTEK 88 - User's Manual Media Settings Click Add Media on the Event Settings page to open the Media Settings page. On this page, 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. Media name: Enter a name for the media s...
Page 91 - The following is an example of a file destination with video clips:
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 91 The following is an example of a file destination with video clips: Click 20100115 to open the directory: 20100115 20100116 20100117 Click to delete selected items Click to delete all recorded data The format is: YYYYMMDD Click to open the directory 2010/01/15 2010/01/15 V...
Page 92 - Recording; Recording Settings; Network Storage Setting; Server; Insert your SD card and click here to test
VIVOTEK 92 - User's Manual Recording Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the recording settings for the Network Camera. Recording Settings ► Before setting up this page, please set up the Network Storage on the Server Settings page first. ► Please remember to format your SD card whe...
Page 93 - to complete the settings and click; Click; Recording name: Enter a name for the recording setting.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 93 If successful, you will receive a test.txt file on the network storage server. 3. Enter a server name. 4. Click Save to complete the settings and click Close to exit the page. Recording Settings Click Add to open the recording setting page. In this page, you can define the...
Page 94 - enable time shift caching stream; Event; settings
VIVOTEK 94 - User's Manual the video frame rate to full on the occurrence of an event. Doing so can save the bandwidth and storage requirements. If you enable adaptive recording and enable time-shift cache stream on Camera A, only when an event is triggered on Camera A will the server record the str...
Page 96 - Local Storage; SD Card Management; format the SD card when using for the first time.; no SD card
VIVOTEK 96 - User's Manual Local Storage Advanced Mode This section explains how to manage the SD card for on board storage. Here you can view SD card status, search for recorded files to playback, download, etc. SD Card Management SD card status: This column shows the status and reserved space of y...
Page 97 - Searching and Viewing the Records; Search
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 97 SD card control ■ Enable cyclic storage: Check this item if you want to enable cyclic recording. When the maximum capacity is reached, the oldest file will be overwritten by the latest one. ■ Enable automatic disk cleanup: Check this item and enter the number of days you w...
Page 98 - Search Results; View; button and a media window will pop up to play back the selected file.
VIVOTEK 98 - User's Manual Search Results The following is an example of search results. There are four columns: Trigger time, Media type, Trigger type, and Locked. Click to sort the search results in either direction. View: Click on a search result which will highlight the selected item in purple a...
Page 99 - the; Download
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 99 Download: Click on a search result to highlight the selected item in purple as shown above. Then click the Download button and a file download window will pop up for you to save the file. JPEGs to AVI: This functions only applies to “JPEG“ format files such as snapshots. Y...
Page 100 - remote server as backup.; Remote Log; Follow the steps below to set up the remote log:; Enable remote log; and click; to enable the setting.; Current Log
VIVOTEK 100 - User's Manual System Log Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to send the system log to the remote server as backup. Remote Log You can configure the Network Camera to send the system log file to a remote server as a log backup. Before utilizing this ...
Page 101 - View Parameters
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 101 View Parameters Advanced Mode The View Parameters page lists the entire system’s parameters in alphabetical order. If you need technical assistance, please provide the information listed on this page.
Page 102 - Maintenance; Reboot; during the reboot process.; Restore; The following message is displayed during the restoring process.
VIVOTEK 102 - User's Manual Maintenance This chapter explains how to restore the Network Camera to factory default, upgrade firmware version, etc. Reboot This feature allows you to reboot the Network Camera, which takes about one minute to complete. When completed, the live video page will be displa...
Page 103 - Export / Upload Files; Export
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 103 Export / Upload Files Advanced Mode This feature allows you to Export / Upload daylight saving time rules, custom language files, and setting backup files. Export daylight saving time configuration file: Click to set the start and end time of DST. Follow the steps below t...
Page 104 - 日本語; Upgrade Firmware
VIVOTEK 104 - User's Manual Upload daylight saving time rule: Click Browse… and specify the XML file to upload. If the incorrect date and time are assigned, you will see the following warning message when uploading the file to the Network Camera. The following message is displayed when attempting to...
Page 106 - Appendix; URL Commands for the Network Camera
VIVOTEK 106 - User's Manual Appendix URL Commands for the Network Camera Overview For some customers who already have their own web site or web control application, the Network Camera/Video Server can be easily integrated through URL syntax. This section specifies the external HTTP-based application...
Page 108 - General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters
VIVOTEK 108 - User's Manual 6 3. General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters When the CGI request includes internal camera parameters, these parameters must be written exactly as they are named in the camera or video server. The CGIs are organized in functionally-related directories under the cgi-bin dire...
Page 110 - Get Server Parameter Values; Request IP address and its response
VIVOTEK 110 - User's Manual 8 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.cgi?...
Page 112 - Set Server Parameter Values
VIVOTEK 112 - User's Manual 10 6. Set Server Parameter Values Note: The access right depends on the URL directory. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/ anonymous /setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value> [&<parameter>=<value>…][&return=<return page&...
Page 114 - Available parameters on the server
VIVOTEK 114 - User's Manual 12 7. Available parameters on the server This chapter defines all the parameters which can be configured or retrieved from VIVOTEK network camera or video server. The general format of description is listed in the table below Valid values: VALID VALUES DESCRIPTION string[...
Page 121 - digital input behavior define
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 121 19 7.3 digital input behavior define Group: di_i<0~(ndi-1)> (capability.ndi > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION normalstate high, low high 1/1 Indicates open circuit or closed circuit (inactive status) 7.4 digital output behavior define Group: ...
Page 134 - video input preview
VIVOTEK 134 - User's Manual 32 7.9 video input preview The temporary settings for video preview Group: videoinpreview NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION maxexposure 1~32000 30 4/4 Maximum exposure time. enableblc <boolean> 0 4/4 Preview of enable backlight compensation. enablewd...
Page 135 - image setting per channel
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 135 33 high 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...
Page 136 - Time Shift settings
VIVOTEK 136 - User's Manual 34 NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION videoin_whitebalance auto, manual auto 4/4 Preview of adjusting white balance of image according to mode settings videoin_restoreatwb 0, 1~ 0 4/4 Restore of adjusting white balance of image according to mode settings 7....
Page 138 - Tampering detection settings
VIVOTEK 138 - User's Manual 36 profile_i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_objsize 0 ~ 100 0 4/4 Percent of motion detection window. profile_i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_sensitivity <product dependent> 0 ~ 100 0 4/4 Sensitivity of motiondetection window. 7.15 Tampering detection settings Gr...
Page 139 - UPnP presentation
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 139 37 <provider>_userna meemail string[64] <blank> 6/6 Your user name or email to login to the DDNS service provider <provider>_passwo rdkey string[64] <blank> 6/6 Your password or key to login to the DDNS service provider. <provider>_servern am...
Page 141 - Layout configuration
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 141 39 7.21 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://ww w.vivotek.com 1/6 Hyperlink of the logo logo_powerbyvvtk_h...
Page 146 - Customized event script
VIVOTEK 146 - User's Manual 44 tampering detection. temperature <boolean> 0 0/7 Indicate whether to support temperature detection. version_onvifdaemo n <string> 1.6.0.17 0/7 Indicate ONVIF daemon version 7.24 Customized event script Group: event_customtaskfile_i<0~2> PARAMETER VALU...
Page 150 - Server setting for event action
VIVOTEK 150 - User's Manual 48 7.26 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...
Page 151 - Media setting for event action
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 151 49 ns_workgroup string[64] NULL 6/6 Workgroup for network storage. 7.27 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 en...
Page 155 - Storage management setting
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 155 53 status -3 ~ 1 0 6/7 Specify the https status. -3 = Certificate not installed -2 = Invalid public key -1 = Waiting for certificate 0 = Not installed 1 = Active countryname string[2] TW 6/6 Country name in the certificate information. stateorprovincename string[128] Asia...
Page 158 - Query Status of the Digital Input
VIVOTEK 158 - User's Manual 56 8. Useful Functions 8.1 Query Status of the Digital Input Note: This request requires Viewer privilegesMethod: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/dido/getdi.cgi?[di0][&di1][&di2][&di3] If no parameter is specified, all of the digital input s...
Page 159 - Capture Single Snapshot
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 159 57 8.2 Capture Single Snapshot Note: This request requires Normal User privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg?[channel=<value>][&resolution=<value>] [&quality=<value>][&streamid=<value>] ...
Page 160 - Account Management
VIVOTEK 160 - User's Manual 58 8.3 Account Management Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/admin/editaccount.cgi ? method=<value>&username=<name>[&userpass=<value>][&privilege=<value>][&...
Page 161 - Upgrade Firmware
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 161 59 8.4 System Logs Note: This request require Administrator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/admin/syslog.cgi Server will return the most up-to-date system log. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length...
Page 162 - ePTZ Camera Control
VIVOTEK 162 - User's Manual 60 8.6 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 164 - ePTZ Preset Locations
VIVOTEK 164 - User's Manual 62 8.7 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 166 - Event/Control HTTP Tunnel Channel
VIVOTEK 166 - User's Manual 64 8.10 Event/Control HTTP Tunnel Channel Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: GET and POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ctrlevent.cgi ------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET /cgi-bin/admin/...
Page 167 - Get SDP of Streams; Open the Network Stream
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 167 65 8.11 Get SDP of Streams Note: This request requires Viewer access privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/<network_rtsp_s<0~m-1>_accessname> “m” is the stream number. “network_accessname_<0~(m-1)>” is the accessname for stream “...
Page 174 - Technology License Notice; MPEG-4 AAC Technology; MPEG-4 Visual Technology
VIVOTEK 174 - 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 175 - FCC Statement; required to correct the interference at his own expense.; CE Mark Warning; case the user may be required to take adequate measures.; VCCI Warning; この装置は、クラス; Liability
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 175 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 interfer...