Page 2 - Table of Contents
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Page 3 - Overview; Read Before Use; its intended use�; Package Contents
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; input / output devices. The pin definitions are described below.
VIVOTEK 4 - User's Manual Physical Description Front Panel Back Panel Lens General I/O Terminal Block This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external input / output devices. The pin definitions are described below. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Pin Name 1 Power +12V 2 D...
Page 5 - Status LED; The LED indicates the status of the Network Camera�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 5 DI/DO Diagram Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method� 12V +12V Digital output PIN 1Power+12V PIN 2 Digital input PIN 3 Ground PIN 4 Status LED The LED indicates the status of the Network Camera� Item LED status Description 1 Steady Red Power on...
Page 6 - Hardware Reset; Installation; Hardware Installation; Follow the steps below to
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 - Network Deployment; Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet; NOTE; follow the instruction below to connect the external DO device:; indoor; The first way is to set
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 7 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, connect them to the general I/O terminal block� 2� Connect th...
Page 8 - Internet connection via a router; the steps below�; router’s user’s manual�; Internet connection with static IP; Please refer to LAN on page 34 for details�
VIVOTEK 8 - 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 ad...
Page 9 - 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 User's Manual - 9 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-enabled...
Page 10 - Software Installation; your Network Camera on the LAN�; Next; to continue the program�; Network Camera
VIVOTEK 10 - User's Manual Software Installation Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), free-bundled software included on the product CD, helps you set up your Network Camera on the LAN� 1� Install IW2 under the Software Utility directory from the software CD� Double click the IW2 shortcut on your desktop to ...
Page 11 - Ready to Use
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 11 Ready to Use 1� Access the Network Camera on the LAN�2� Retrieve live video through a web browser or recording software�
Page 12 - 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�; the web browser�
VIVOTEK 12 - 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 13 - Controls, please enable the ActiveX; OK; Refresh your web browser, then install the ActiveX
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 13 ► By default, the Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access, it is highly recommended to set a password for the Network Camera� For more information about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 27� ► If you see a ...
Page 14 - Using RTSP Players; players that support RTSP streaming�
VIVOTEK 14 - User's Manual Using RTSP Players To view the MPEG-4 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following players that support RTSP streaming� Quick Time Player Real Player VLC media player mpegable Player pvPlayer As most ISPs and players only allow RTSP streaming throug...
Page 15 - Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices; sure the authentication mode of RTSP streaming is set to disable�; � Type the following URL commands into the player�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 15 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 16 - Using VIVOTEK Recording Software; download it from
VIVOTEK 16 - User's Manual 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 17 - Main Page; Video Window�; Host Name
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 17 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� NOTE ► “Focus Assist“ and “Iris Adjustment (P-iris)“ are not supported...
Page 18 - Please follow the steps to fine-tune the camera focus:
VIVOTEK 18 - User's Manual Focus Assist (IP8151P only) Please follow the steps to fine-tune the camera focus: 1. Adjust the C- or CS-mount ring and fix the shooting direction. 2. Click “on“ to enable the focus assist function, then the Live Video Window will become full screen for precise focus adju...
Page 19 - Configuration Area; please refer to Configuration on page; Hide Button; : The video title can be configured. For more information,
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 19 Configuration Area Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page� For more information, please refer to Client Settings on page 22� Configuration: Click this button to access the configuration page of the Network Camera. It is suggested that a passwo...
Page 20 - Save Picture As
VIVOTEK 20 - User's Manual Snapshot: Click this button to capture and save still images� The captured images will be displayed in a pop-up window� Right-click the image and choose Save Picture As to save it in JPEG (*�jpg) or BMP (*�bmp) format� Digital Zoom : Click and uncheck “Disable digital zoom...
Page 22 - Client Settings; Save; on the page bottom; to ten simultaneous accesses�
VIVOTEK 22 - 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 23 - MP4 Saving Options; Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking; Local Streaming Buffer Time; If you enter 3000 Millisecond, the streaming will delay 3 seconds�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 23 MP4 Saving Options Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking Start MP4 Recording on the main page. Here, you can specify the storage destination and file name. Folder : Specify a storage destination for the recorded video files. File name prefix: Ente...
Page 24 - Click; Configuration; on the main page to enter the camera setting pages� Note that only; Basic Mode
VIVOTEK 24 - 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 25 - Advanced Mode; functions, please click; at the bottom of; System; Host name
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 25 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 26 - System Time; please refer to Upload / Export Daylight Saving; DI and DO
VIVOTEK 26 - 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� Sync with computer time: Selec...
Page 27 - Security; Root Password; Type the password identically in both text boxes, then click; respective fields to access the Network Camera.; Manage Privilege; Manage User; Add
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 27 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 28 - HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL); This section explains how to enable; Enable HTTPS; Create and Install Certificate Method; Certificate; must be created first.; Create self-signed certificate automatically; , then select a connection option: “HTTP; to generate a certificate.
VIVOTEK 28 - User's Manual HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) Advanced Mode This section explains how to enable authentication and encrypted communication over SSL (Secure Socket Layer)� It helps protect streaming data transmission over the Internet on higher security level� Enable HTTPS C...
Page 29 - Property; to view detailed information about the certificate.; Home; to return to the main page. Change the address from “
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 29 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 30 - Create self-signed certificate manually; � Select this option�; to open the Create Certificate page, then click; to see detailed information about the certificate.; � Click; Create; to open the Create Certificate page, then click; to generate the certificate.
VIVOTEK 30 - User's Manual Create self-signed certificate manually 1� Select this option� 2� Click Create to open the Create Certificate page, then click Save to generate the certificate. 3. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown below. You can click...
Page 31 - � If you see the following Information bar, click; and click on the Information bar at the top of the page
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 31 3� If you see the following Information bar, click OK and click on the Information bar at the top of the page to allow pop-ups� 4. The pop-up window shows an example of a certificate request.
Page 32 - certificate, then click Upload in the second column.
VIVOTEK 32 - User's Manual 5� Look for a trusted certificate authority that issues digital certificates� Enroll the Network Camera� Wait for the certificate authority to issue a SSL certificate; click Browse... to search for the issued certificate, then click Upload in the second column. NOTE ► How ...
Page 33 - SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol); manage network devices and find, solve network problems with ease.; ■ The SNMP consists of the following three key components:; SNMP Configuration
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 33 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 34 - Network; Network Type; LAN; when you complete the Network setting�
VIVOTEK 34 - 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 36 - ► If UPnP; ► Steps to enable the UPnP; In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click
VIVOTEK 36 - User's Manual 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 37 - In the Networking Services dialog box, select; Universal Plug and Play; ► How does UPnP
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 37 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 38 - Enable IPv6; Select this option and click; to enable IPv6 settings�; Refers to Ethernet
VIVOTEK 38 - 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 39 - ► If you choose PPPoE as the Network Type, the [
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 39 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 40 - The components of a protected network with 802.1x authentication:
VIVOTEK 40 - User's Manual IEEE 802.1x Advanced Mode Enable this function if your network environment uses IEEE 802.1x, which is a port-based network access control� The network devices, intermediary switch/access point/hub, and RADIUS server must support and enable 802.1x settings. The 802.1x stand...
Page 42 - The following are the main benefits of a QoS-aware network:; Requirements for QoS; VLAN ID
VIVOTEK 42 - 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 43 - reserve for it�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 43 QoS/DSCP (the DiffServ model) DSCP-ECN defines QoS at Layer 3 (Network Layer)� The Differentiated Services (DiffServ) model is based on packet marking and router queuing disciplines. The marking is done by adding a field to the IP header, called the DSCP (Differentiated Se...
Page 44 - HTTP; basic; risks of being intercepted� If; digest; set up the video quality, please refer to Viewing Windows on page 61�
VIVOTEK 44 - 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 27 for details� Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides two types ...
Page 45 - For example, when the Access name for; � The JPEG images will be displayed in your web browser�; ► Microsoft; HTTPS
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 45 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 46 - media option is set to “Video and Audio” on the Client Settings page.; FTP
VIVOTEK 46 - User's Manual Note that as JPEG only transmits a series of JPEG images to the client, to enable the two-way audio function, make sure the video mode is set to “MPEG-4” on the Audio and Video Settings page and the media option is set to “Video and Audio” on the Client Settings page. Plea...
Page 47 - RTSP Streaming; RTSP player
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 47 RTSP Streaming To utilize RTSP streaming authentication, make sure that you have set a password for the Network Camera first; please refer to Security on page 27 for details� Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides three...
Page 48 - number is set to 554�
VIVOTEK 48 - User's Manual RTSP port /RTP port for video, audio/ RTCP port for video, audio ■ RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of streaming media. By default, the port number is set to 554� ■ The RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) is used to deliver video and audio data to t...
Page 49 - DDNS; dynamic IP address, to have a fixed host and domain name.; DDNS: Dynamic domain name service; I accept
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 49 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 50 - TZO�com
VIVOTEK 50 - User's Manual 4� Select Enable DDNS and click Save to enable the setting� ■ CustomSafe100 VIVOTEK offers documents to establish a CustomSafe100 DDNS server for distributors and system integrators� You can use CustomSafe100 to register a dynamic domain name if your distributor or system ...
Page 51 - Access List; General Settings; Maximum number of concurrent streaming connection(s) limited to; ■ IP address: Current connections to the Network Camera.; to “disable“. For more; RTSP Authentication
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 51 Access List Advanced Mode This section explains how to control access permission by verifying the client PC’s IP address. General Settings Maximum number of concurrent streaming connection(s) limited to : Simultaneous live viewing for 1~10 clients (including stream 1 and s...
Page 52 - ■ Refresh: Click this button to refresh all current connections.; Enable access list filtering; in the first column.; Filter Type; as the filter type. If you choose; Filter
VIVOTEK 52 - User's Manual ■ Refresh: Click this button to refresh all current connections. ■ Add to deny list: You can select entries from the Connection Status list and add them to the Deny List to deny access� Please note that those checked connections will only be disconnected temporarily and wi...
Page 53 - Note: This rule is only applied to IPv4�; Administrator IP address
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 53 Network: This rule allows the user to assign a network address and corresponding subnet mask to the Allow/Deny List� For example: Range: This rule allows the user to assign a range of IP addresses to the Allow/Deny List� Note: This rule is only applied to IPv4� For example...
Page 54 - Audio and Video; Video Settings; Fixed; Please refer to Exposure Settings on page 5; sensitivity
VIVOTEK 54 - User's Manual Audio and Video This section explains how to configure the audio and video settings of the Network Camera. It is composed of the following two columns: Video Settings and Audio Settings� Video Settings Video title: Enter a name that will be displayed on the title bar of th...
Page 55 - Exposure time; to Exposure Settings on page 5; Image Settings
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 55 ■ Manual: This mode allows user to fine-tune the value of iris opening manually, which ranges from 1 (short depth of filed) to 100 (long depth of field). The Response time is for adjusting the opening or closing speed of the iris from 1 (quick) to 10 (slow) steps� In addit...
Page 56 - ■ Manual: This item allows user to input the R gain & B gain manually.
VIVOTEK 56 - User's Manual White balance: Adjust the value for the best color temperature� ■ Auto: It will automatically adjust 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 valu...
Page 57 - Privacy Mask
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 57 ■ Enable low light compensation: Select this option in low light mode, and the values of sharpness and brightness will change automatically as the noise reduction function� You can click Preview to fine-tune the image, or click Restore to recall the original settings witho...
Page 58 - Exposure Settings; Exposure; and; Gain control; will be unconfigurable since the sensor
VIVOTEK 58 - User's Manual Exposure Settings Advanced Mode Please refer to page 54 to choose a proper power line frequency and iris mode first. Then click Exposure Settings to open the Exposure Settings page. On this page, you can set the Exposure level, Exposure management window, Exposure time, an...
Page 59 - ■ Full view: Calculate the full range of view and offer appropriate; Preview
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 59 Measurement Window: This function allows user to set measurement window(s) for low light compensation� ■ Full view: Calculate the full range of view and offer appropriate light compesation� ■ Custom: This option allows you to manually add customized windows as inclusive or...
Page 60 - Profile; the Exposure Settings Profile Settings page as shown below.; Enable this profile; Configure Exposure settings in the following columns.
VIVOTEK 60 - User's Manual If you want to configure another sensor setting for day/night/schedule mode, please click Profile to open the Exposure Settings Profile Settings page as shown below. Please follow the steps below to setup a profile: 1� Check Enable this profile � 2� Select the applied mode...
Page 61 - Viewing Window
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 61 Viewing Window Advanced Mode Click Viewing Window to open the Viewing Window Settings page� This Network Camera supports multiple streams with frame size ranging from 176 x 144 to 1280 x 1024. The definition of multiple streams: ■ Stream 1: Users can define the "Region...
Page 62 - ■ 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 77�
VIVOTEK 62 - User's Manual ■ 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 each video stream� Then y...
Page 63 - Video Quality Settings; Customize
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 63 Video Quality Settings Advanced Mode Click the stream item to display the detailed information. The maximum frame size will follow your settings in the above Viewing Window sections� This Network Camera offers real-time H�264, MPEG-4 and MJEPG compression standards (Triple...
Page 64 - JPEG
VIVOTEK 64 - User's Manual ■ 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 66 - ■ Disable DO on System page the following item will be fixed.
VIVOTEK 66 - User's Manual ■ Disable DO on System page; the following item will be fixed. ■ Hide DO on Home page as shown below:
Page 67 - Audio Settings; When completed with the settings on this page, click; to enable the settings�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 67 Audio Settings Mute: Select this option to disable audio transmission from the Network Camera to all clients� Note that if mute mode is turned on, no audio data will be transmitted even if audio transmission is enabled on the Client Settings page� In that case, the followi...
Page 68 - Motion Detection; New; ■ To move and resize the window, drag and drop your mouse on the window.
VIVOTEK 68 - User's Manual 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 69 - windows can be configured on this page as well.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 69 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 70 - ► How does motion detection work?
VIVOTEK 70 - User's Manual NOTE ► How does motion detection work? There are two motion detection parameters: Sensitivity and Percentage� In the illustration above, frame A and frame B are two sequential images. Pixel differences between the two frames are detected and highlighted in gray (frame C) a...
Page 71 - Camera Tampering Detection; camera is capable of detecting incidents such as; redirection; � Check; Enable camera tampering detection; threshold�; Application page; � Please refer to page 84 for detailed information�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 71 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 72 - Camera Control; There are two ways to enable the camera control function:; Mechanical PTZ Operation; Disable: Select this option to disable this function�; Custom camera; to
VIVOTEK 72 - User's Manual Camera Control This section explains how to control the Network Camera’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation. There are two ways to enable the camera control function: 1� Mechanical: Connect the Network Camera to a PTZ driver or scanner via RS485 interface� 2� Digital: Control the e-P...
Page 73 - Preset Positions; Please refer to the illustration on the next
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 73 Transparent HTTP Tunnel: If you want to use your own RS-485 device, you can use UART commands to build a Transparent HTTP Tunnel� The UART commands will be sent through HTTP tunnel established between the RS-485 device and the linked camera� For detailed application notes,...
Page 74 - Home page in Mechanical PTZ Mode; the Network Camera will move to the selected preset position�
VIVOTEK 74 - User's Manual Home page in Mechanical PTZ Mode ■ The Preset Positions will also be displayed on the home page� Select one from the drop-down list, and the Network Camera will move to the selected preset position� 2010/12/10 17:08:56
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� Click a preset location on the list and click Select � 2� The selected preset location will be displayed on the Source list�...
Page 76 - Custom Command; configure command buttons to control the PTZ
VIVOTEK 76 - User's Manual Custom Command If Custom Camera (scanner) is selected as the PTZ driver, the Preset Position and PTZ Control Panel on the main page will be disabled� You will need to configure command buttons to control the PTZ scanner� Click Custom Command to open the Custom Command page...
Page 77 - each stream; live viewing window as the picture shown on the next page.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 77 E-PTZ Operation If you select “Digital“, the e-PTZ control settings section will be displayed as shown below: Select Stream: Select one of the stream 1~3 to set up the e-PTZ control� Please note that each stream can be set up with its own e-preset positions and e-patrol se...
Page 78 - Home page in E-PTZ Mode; ■ If you have set up different e-
VIVOTEK 78 - User's Manual Home page in E-PTZ Mode ■ The e-Preset Positions will also be displayed on the home page� Select one from the drop-down list, and the Network Camera will move to the selected e-preset position� ■ If you have set up different e- preset positions for stream 1~3, you can sele...
Page 79 - Homepage Layout; Custom; and the Browse field will appear.; Upload; to replace the existing logo with a new one.; Customized Button
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 79 Homepage Layout Advanced Mode This section explains how to set up your own customized homepage layout. Preview This column shows the settings of your homepage layout� You can manually select the background and font colors in Theme Options (the third column on this page)� T...
Page 80 - Theme Options; to choose from� The new layout will simultaneously appear in the; to enable the
VIVOTEK 80 - 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 Font Color...
Page 82 - Application; Customized Script; need more information, please ask for VIVOTEK technical support�; or external digital input devices. When an event is; Click to upload a file
VIVOTEK 82 - User's Manual 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 83 - Event Settings; setting will be executed first.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 83 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 84 - Trigger
VIVOTEK 84 - User's Manual 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 85 - Event Schedule
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 85 ■ Manual Trigger This option allows user to enable event triggers manually by clicking the on/off button on the homepage. Please configure 1 ~ 3 events before using this function. Event Schedule Specify the period for the event� ■ Select the days of the week. ■ Select the ...
Page 86 - to send the media files to) when a trigger is activated�; Add Server; Server Settings; Add Media; Media Settings
VIVOTEK 86 - User's Manual 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� ■ Add Server / Add Media Cli...
Page 87 - to exit Event Settings page.; ON
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 87 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� Here is an example of the Application page with an even...
Page 88 - Server Type; This server requires a secure; To verify if the email settings are correctly configured, click; Test
VIVOTEK 88 - User's Manual 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 89 - � The result will be shown in a pop-up; to enable the settings, then click
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 89 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 90 - ■ User name: Enter the user name if necessary.
VIVOTEK 90 - User's Manual HTTP : Select to send the media files to an HTTP server when a trigger is activated. ■ URL: Enter the URL of the HTTP server. ■ User name: Enter the user name if necessary. ■ Password: Enter the password if necessary. To verify if the HTTP settings are correctly configured...
Page 91 - Media Type
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 91 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 93 - page will pop up for you to manage recorded files
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 93 You can continue to select a server and media type for the event� Please go back to page 66 for detailed information� ■ SD Test: Click to test your SD card� The system will display a message indicating success or failure� If you want to use your SD card for local storage, ...
Page 94 - The following is an example of a file destination with video clips:
VIVOTEK 94 - User's Manual The following is an example of a file destination with video clips: Click 20081120 to open the directory: 20100820 20100821 20100822 Click to delete selected items Click to delete all recorded data The format is: YYYYMMDD Click to open the directory Click to delete selecte...
Page 95 - Recording; Recording Settings; Server; Insert your SD card and click here to test
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 95 Recording Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the recording settings for the Network Camera. Recording Settings NOTE ► Before setting up this page, please set up the Network Storage on the Server Settings page first. ► Please remember to format your SD car...
Page 96 - ► To enable adaptive recording,
VIVOTEK 96 - User's Manual 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� On this page, you can define the...
Page 97 - ■ Pre-event recording and post-event recording; ► To enable adaptive recording,; enable time shift caching stream; select a caching; Source: Select the recording stream source�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 97 The alarm trigger includes: motion detection and DI detection� Please refer to Event Settings on page 83� ■ Pre-event recording and post-event recording The Network Camera has a buffer area; it temporarily holds data up to a certain limit� Enter a number to decide the dura...
Page 98 - If you want to enable recording notification, please click; to exit; Delete; Video; ■ Click; ■ Click; NAS
VIVOTEK 98 - User's Manual Destination : You can select the SD card or network storage that was set up for the recorded video files. Capacity: You can choose either the entire free space available or limit the reserved space� The recording size limit must be larger than the reserved amount for cycli...
Page 99 - Local Storage; SD Card Management; format the SD card when using for the first time.; no SD card
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 99 Local Storage Advanced Mode This section explains how to manage the local storage on the Network Camera. Here you can view SD card status, search for recorded files to playback, download, etc. SD Card Management SD card status: This column shows the status and reserved spa...
Page 100 - When the maximum; Searching and Viewing the Records; Search
VIVOTEK 100 - User's Manual SD card control ■ Enable cyclic storage: Check this item if you want to enable cyclic recording� When the maximum capacity is reached, the oldest file will be overwritten by the latest one. ■ Enable automatic disk cleanup: Check this item and enter the number of days you ...
Page 101 - Search Results; View; button and a media window will pop up to play back the selected file.; Numbers of entries displayed on one page
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 101 Search Results The following is an example of search results. There are four columns: Trigger time, Media type, Trigger type, and Locked� Click to sort the search results in either direction� View: Click on a search result which will highlight the selected item in purple ...
Page 102 - the; Download; JPEGs to AVI; Click to switch
VIVOTEK 102 - User's Manual Download: Click on a search result to highlight the selected item in purple as shown above� Then click the Download button and a file download window will pop up for you to save the file. JPEGs to AVI : This functions only applies to “JPEG“ format files such as snapshots....
Page 103 - System Log; 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 User's Manual - 103 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 104 - View Parameters
VIVOTEK 104 - User's Manual 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 105 - Maintenance; Reboot; during the reboot process�; Restore; The following message is displayed during the restoring process�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 105 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 106 - Export / Upload Files; Export; Network Camera�; Open
VIVOTEK 106 - User's Manual 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 ...
Page 107 - 日本語; Upgrade Firmware
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 107 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 109 - Appendix; URL Commands for the Network Camera
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 109 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 110 - General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters
VIVOTEK 110 - User's Manual 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 112 - Set Server Parameter Values
VIVOTEK 112 - User's Manual 6. Set Server Parameter Values Note: The access right depends on the URL directory. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/ anonymous /setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value> [&<parameter>=<value>…][&update=<value>][&a...
Page 113 - Available parameters on the server
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 113 <parameter>=<value>\r\n [<parameter pair>] Only the parameters that you set and are readable will be returned. Example: Set the IP address of server to 192.168.0.123: Request: http://myserver/cgi-bin/admin/setparam.cgi?network_ipaddress=192.168.0.123 Res...
Page 118 - digital input behavior define
VIVOTEK 118 - User's Manual uploaded to the server. customlanguage_i<0~(ma xcount-1)> string 0/6 Custom language name. 7.2 status Group: status NAME VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION videoactualmodulation <product dependent> ntsc, pal 4/7 The actual modulation type (videoin.type=0). d...
Page 119 - digital output behavior define
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 119 7.4 digital output behavior define Group: do_i<0~(ndo-1)> (capability.ndo > 0) NAME VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION normalstate open, grounded 1/1 Indicate open circuit or closed circuit (inactive status) 7.5 security Group: security NAME VALUE SECURITY (get...
Page 131 - video input preview
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 131 policy day, night, schedule 4/4 The mode which the profile is applied to. begintime hh:mm 4/4 Begin time of schedule mode. endtime hh:mm 4/4 End time of schedule mode. exposuremode auto,fixed 4/4 Exposure Mode minexposure 1~32000 4/4 Minimum exposure time. maxexposure 1~3...
Page 133 - image setting per channel
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 133 7.11 image setting per channel Group: image_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION brightness -5~5 4/4 Adjust brightness of image according to mode settings. saturation -5~5,100 4/4 Adjust saturation of image according to mode se...
Page 134 - image setting for preview
VIVOTEK 134 - User's Manual 3:keep current value profile_i0_lowlightmode <boolean> 4/4 Enable/disable low light mode. 7.12 image setting for preview Group: imagepreview_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION brightness -5~5 4/4 Adjust brightness of im...
Page 135 - Time Shift settings
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 135 (audioin_c<0~(n-1)>_source = linein) boostmic 1~37 4/4 Enable microphone boost. 0 => +0dB 1 => +20dB 2 => +40dB Or Gain of input. (audioin_c<0~(n-1)>_source = micin) s<0~(m-1)>_codectype aac4, gamr, g711 4/4 Set audio codec type for input. s<...
Page 136 - Motion detection settings
VIVOTEK 136 - User's Manual 7.15 Motion detection settings Group: motion_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product NAME VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION enable <boolean> 4/4 Enable motion detection. win_i<0~2>_enable <boolean> 4/4 Enable motion window 1~3. win_i<0~2>_name st...
Page 137 - Tempering detection settings
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 137 7.16 Tempering detection settings Group: tampering_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product (capability.tampering > 0) NAME VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION enable <boolean> 4/4 Enable or disable tamper detection. threshold 0 ~ 255 4/4 Threshold of tamper detec...
Page 138 - UPnP presentation
VIVOTEK 138 - User's Manual MegaChips, DLink, DLinkCN Logitec, GE_Security, HUAGAI, 3322, ALARM, ChangeIP, NOIP SWISSCOM CustomizedTZO <product dependent> Epolice => epolice.com.tw PCCW => pccw.com MegaChips => megachips.co.jp Dlink =>D-LINK DlinkCN => D-LINK CN Logitec => lo...
Page 139 - camera PTZ control
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 139 upnpnatstatus 0~3 6/7 The status of UPnP port forwarding, used internally. 0 = OK, 1 = FAIL, 2 = no IGD router, 3 = no need for port forwarding 7.20 System log Group: syslog NAME VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION enableremotelog <boolean> 6/6 Enable remote log. s...
Page 142 - Layout configuration
VIVOTEK 142 - User's Manual 7.23 Layout configuration Group: layout (New version) NAME VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION logo_default <boolean> 1/6 0 => Custom logo 1 => Default logo logo_link string[40] 1/6 Hyperlink of the logo logo_powerbyvvtk_hidden <boolean> 1/6 0 => dis...
Page 147 - Customized event script
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 147 Bit 1 => stream 2 supports ePTZ or not. The rest may be deduced by analogy nanystream 0, <positive integer> 0/7 number of any media stream per channel iva <boolean> 0/7 Indicate whether to support Intelligent Video analysis tampering <boolean> 0/7 Ind...
Page 150 - Server setting for event action
VIVOTEK 150 - User's Manual 7.28 Server setting for event action Group: server_i <0~4> PARAMETER VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION name string[40] 6/6 Identification of this entry type email, ftp, http, ns 6/6 Indicate the server type: “email” = email server “ftp” = FTP server “http” = HTTP...
Page 151 - Media setting for event action
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 151 7.29 Media setting for event action Group: media_i<0~4> (media_freespace is used internally.) PARAMETER VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION name string[40] 6/6 Identification of this entry type snapshot, systemlog, videoclip, recordmsg 6/6 Media type to send to the...
Page 154 - Storage management setting
VIVOTEK 154 - User's Manual install manual => Create self-signed certificate manually. install => Create certificate request and install. status -3 ~ 1 6/7 Specify the https status. -3 = Certificate not installed -2 = Invalid public key -1 = Waiting for certificate 0 = Not installed 1 = Active...
Page 156 - Drive the Digital Output; Query Status of the Digital Input
VIVOTEK 156 - User's Manual 8. Useful Functions 8.1 Drive the Digital Output (capability.ndo > 0) Note: This request requires Viewer privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/dido/setdo.cgi?do1= <state> [&do2=<state>] [&do3=<state>][&do...
Page 157 - Query Status of the Digital Output
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 157 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\n di1=1\r\n 8.3 Query Status of the Digital Output (capability.ndo > 0) Note: This requ...
Page 158 - Capture Single Snapshot
VIVOTEK 158 - User's Manual 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 Syntax: http:/...
Page 159 - Account Management
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 159 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 according to the video settings on the server. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: image/jpeg\r\n [Content-Length: &l...
Page 160 - Upgrade Firmware
VIVOTEK 160 - User's Manual 8.7 System Logs Note: This request require Administrator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/admin/syslog.cgi Server will return the most up-to-date system log. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: &...
Page 162 - ePTZ Camera Control
VIVOTEK 162 - User's Manual zooming wide or tele Zoom without stopping for larger view or further view with zs speed, used for joystick control. zs 0 ~ 6 0 ~ 15 <SD81X1> Set the speed of zooming, “0” means stop. vx <integer , excluding 0> vy <integer> The slope of movement = vy/vx,...
Page 165 - ePTZ Preset Locations
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 165 http://< servername >/cgi-bin/camctrl/eRecall.cgi?channel=<value>&stream=<value>& recall=<value>[&return= <return page> ] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION channel <0~(n-1)> Channel of the video source. stream <0~(m-1)> Stre...
Page 167 - UART HTTP Tunnel Channel
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 167 8.16 UART HTTP Tunnel Channel (capability.nuart > 0) Note: This request requires Operator privileges. Method: GET and POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/operator/uartchannel.cgi?[channel=<value>] -----------------------------------------------------...
Page 168 - Get SDP of Streams
VIVOTEK 168 - User's Manual Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/admin/ctrlevent.cgi ------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET /cgi-bin/admin/ctrlevent.cgi x-sessioncookie: string[22] accept: application/x-vvtk-tunnelled pragma: no-cache cache-control: no-c...
Page 169 - Open the Network Stream
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 169 8.19 Open the Network Stream Note: This request requires Viewer access privileges. Syntax: For HTTP push server (MJPEG): http://< servername >/<network_http_s<0~m-1>_accessname> For RTSP (MP4), the user needs to input the URL below into an RTSP compatibl...
Page 177 - Technical Specifications; F i x e d N e t w o r k C a m e r a; Supreme Night Visibility • Full Frame Rate • 1.3MP
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 177 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications F i x e d N e t w o r k C a m e r a IP8151&IP8151P Supreme Night Visibility • Full Frame Rate • 1.3MP Ver 1.0 VIVOTEK INC. 6F, No.192, Lien-Cheng Rd., Chung-Ho,Taipei County, Taiwan | T : +886-2-82455282 | F : +886-2-8...
Page 178 - Technology License Notice; MPEG-4 AAC Technology; MPEG-4 Visual Technology
VIVOTEK 178 - 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 179 - FCC Statement; operation�; CE Mark Warning; case the user may be required to take adequate measures�; Liability
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 179 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...