Page 2 - Table of Contents
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Page 3 - Overview; Read Before Use
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 3 Overview VIVOTEK IP8161 is a professional-series fixed network camera featuring superb image quality and exceptional bandwidth efficiency� It is especially suitable for wide open spaces such as building entrances and airports, or applications requiring accurate identificati...
Page 4 - Physical Description; Front Panel; Back Panel; General I/O Terminal Block; 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; terminal block�; Internet connection via a router; the steps below�
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 - router’s user’s manual�; Internet connection with static IP; Please refer to LAN on page 33 for details�
VIVOTEK 8 - User's Manual 2� In this case, if the Local Area Network (LAN) IP address of your Network Camera is 192�168�0�3, please forward the following ports for the Network Camera on the router� ■ HTTP port ■ RTSP port ■ RTP port for audio ■ RTCP port for audio ■ RTP port for video ■ RTCP port fo...
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; � Launch your web browser (ex� Microsoft; Enter; � The live video will be displayed in your web browser�; NOTE; 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 Active X
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 26� ► 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; video) and a floating frame (the viewing region of the
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� VIVOTEK INC. Logo Click this logo to visit the VIVOTEK website� Host N...
Page 18 - Configuration Area; please refer to Configuration on page; Live Video Window; : The video title can be configured. For more information,; Save Picture As
VIVOTEK 18 - 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 21� Configuration: Click this button to access the configuration page of the Network Camera. It is suggested that a passwo...
Page 20 - in a pop-up window� Right-click the image and choose; Press the
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 21 - Client Settings; Save; on the page bottom; to ten simultaneous accesses�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 21 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 22 - MP4 Saving Options; Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking
VIVOTEK 22 - 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: Ente...
Page 23 - Click; Configuration; on the main page to enter the camera setting pages� Note that only; Basic Mode
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 23 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 24 - Advanced Mode; functions, please click; at the bottom of; System; main page�
VIVOTEK 24 - User's Manual Advanced Mode Each function on the configuration list will be explained in the following sections. Those functions that are displayed only in Advanced Mode are marked with Advanced Mode � If you want to set up advanced functions, please click [Advanced Mode] on the bottom ...
Page 25 - System Time; Time Configuration File on page; DI and DO
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 25 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 26 - Security; Root Password; respective fields to access the Network Camera.; Manage Privilege; Manage User; Add
VIVOTEK 26 - 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 27 - HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL); security level�; Enable HTTPS; Create and Install Certificate Method; Certificate; must be created first.; Create self-signed certificate automatically; to generate a certificate.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 27 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 28 - Property; to view detailed information about the certificate.; Home
VIVOTEK 28 - User's Manual 4. The Certificate Information will automatically de 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 29 - 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 User's Manual - 29 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 30 - � If you see the following Information bar, click; and click on the Information bar at the top of the page
VIVOTEK 30 - 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.
Page 31 - certificate, then click Upload in the second column.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 31 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 32 - 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 32 - User's Manual 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 33 - Network; Network Type; LAN; when you complete the Network setting�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 33 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 35 - ► If UPnP; ► Steps to enable the UPnP
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 35 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 36 - Universal Plug and Play; ► How does UPnP
VIVOTEK 36 - 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 37 - Enable IPv6; Refers to Ethernet
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 37 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 38 - ► If you choose PPPoE as the Network Type, the [
VIVOTEK 38 - 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 39 - configuration page of the Network Camera as shown below. Select
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 39 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 41 - The following are the main benefits of a QoS-aware network:; Requirements for QoS; VLAN ID; ► The web browsing may fail if the CoS setting is incorrect.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 41 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 42 - to reserve for it�
VIVOTEK 42 - User's Manual QoS/DSCP (the DiffServ model) DSCP-ECN defines QoS at Layer 3 (Network Layer)� The Differentiated Services (DiffServ) model is based on packet marking and router queuing disciplines. The marking is done by adding a field to the IP header, called the DSCP (Differentiated Se...
Page 43 - HTTP; basic; risks of being intercepted� If; digest; set up the video quality, please refer to Viewing Windows on page 59�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 43 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 26 for details� Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides two types ...
Page 44 - stream 2; ► Microsoft; HTTPS
VIVOTEK 44 - 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 45 - FTP
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 45 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 46 - RTSP Streaming; RTSP player
VIVOTEK 46 - 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 26 for details� Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides three...
Page 47 - number is set to 554�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 47 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 48 - DDNS; dynamic IP address, to have a fixed host and domain name.; DDNS: Dynamic domain name service; I accept
VIVOTEK 48 - 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 49 - TZO�com
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 49 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 50 - Access List; General Settings; ■ IP address: Current connections to the Network Camera.; RTSP Authentication
VIVOTEK 50 - 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 and st...
Page 51 - ■ Refresh: Click this button to refresh all current connections.; Enable access list filtering; in the first column.; if you want to enable the access list filtering; Filter; IPv6 Settings; ■ Add a rule to Allowed/Denied list: Click
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 51 ■ 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 52 - only applied to IPv4�; Delete; Administrator IP address
VIVOTEK 52 - 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: Range: This rule allows the user to assign a range of IP addresses to the Allow/Deny List� This rule is only applied to IPv4� For example: ■ De...
Page 53 - Audio and Video; Video Settings; Enable time shift caching stream
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 53 Audio and Video This section explains how to cofigure 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 the...
Page 54 - Options of Video; Video quality first; ■ Video quality first; Image Settings
VIVOTEK 54 - User's Manual Overlay title and time stamp on video: Select this option to place the video title and time on the video streams� 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� Options of Video Advanced ...
Page 55 - ■ Auto
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 55 White balance: Adjust the value for the best color temperature� ■ 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 c...
Page 56 - Privacy Mask; ■ To set the privacy mask windows,; New; ► If you want to delete the
VIVOTEK 56 - User's Manual 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� Use the mouse to size and d...
Page 57 - Sensor Settings
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 57 Sensor Settings Advanced Mode Click Sensor Settings to open the Sensor Settings page� On this page, you can set the maximum exposure time, exposure level, and AGC (Auto Gain Control) settings� You can configure two sets of sensor settings: one for normal situations, the ot...
Page 58 - Profile; the Sensor Settings Profile Settings page as shown below.; Enable this profile; Configure Exposure settings in the second column.
VIVOTEK 58 - User's Manual If you want to configure another sensor setting for day/night/schedule mode, please click Profile to open the Sensor Settings Profile Settings page as shown below. Please follow the steps beolw to setup a profile: 1� Check Enable this profile � 2� Select the applied mode: ...
Page 59 - Viewing Window; to open the Viewing Window Settings page�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 59 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 1600 x 1200� The definition of multiple streams: ■ Stream 1: Users can define the "Region...
Page 60 - from the drop-down list. The floating frame, the same as the one in the
VIVOTEK 60 - User's Manual Click Viewing Window to open the viewing region settings page� On this page, you can set the Region of Interest and the Output Frame Size for stream 1 ~ 3� Please follow the steps below to set up those settings for a stream: 1� Select a stream which you want to set up the ...
Page 61 - Cropping Setting; cropped image
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 61 Cropping Setting Advanced Mode Click Cropping Setting to open the Cropping Settings page� Please follow the steps below to set up cropping mode for mutiple streams: 1� Click Cropping Setting to open the window as shown below� 2� Select a Captured area from the drop-down li...
Page 62 - Video Quality Settings; Customize; fixed
VIVOTEK 62 - User's Manual Video Quality Settings Advanced Mode Click the stream item to display the detailed information� The maximum frame size will follow your settings in above sections� This Network Camera offers real-time H�264, MPEG-4 and MJEPG compression standards (Triple Codec) for real-ti...
Page 63 - JPEG
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 63 ■ 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 65 - Audio Settings; When completed with the settings on this page, click; to enable the settings�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 65 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 66 - Motion Detection; ■ To move and resize the window, drag and drop your mouse on the window.
VIVOTEK 66 - 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 67 - windows can be configured on this page as well.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 67 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 68 - ► How does motion detection work?
VIVOTEK 68 - 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 69 - Camera Tampering Detection; redirection; � Check; Enable camera tampering detection; threshold�; Application page; � Please refer to page 82 for detailed information�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 69 Camera Tampering Detection This section explains how to set up camera temper 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 70 - 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 70 - 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 71 - Preset Positions; Functions are the same
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 71 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 72 - Home page in Mechanical PTZ Mode; the Network Camera will move to the selected preset position�
VIVOTEK 72 - 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�
Page 73 - Patrol Settings
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 73 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 74 - Custom Command; configure command buttons to control the PTZ
VIVOTEK 74 - 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 75 - each stream
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 75 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 76 - Home page in E-PTZ Mode; ■ If you have set up different e-
VIVOTEK 76 - 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 77 - Homepage Layout; Preview; Custom; and the Browse field will appear.; Upload
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 77 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 78 - Theme Options; to choose from� The new layout will simultaneously appear in the; to enable the
VIVOTEK 78 - 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 80 - Application; Customized Script; need more information, please ask for VIVOTEK technical support�; be performed. You can configure the Network Camera; Click to upload a file
VIVOTEK 80 - 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 81 - Event Settings; setting will be executed first.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 81 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 82 - following three elements: Trigger, Event Schedule, and Action�
VIVOTEK 82 - 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 83 - ■ Recording notify
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 83 ■ Recording notify This option allows the Network Camera to trigger when the recording disk is full or when recording starts to rewrite older data� ■ Camera tampering detection This option allows the Network Camera to trigger when the camera detects that is is being tamper...
Page 84 - to send the media files to) when a trigger is activated�; Add Server; Server Settings; Add Media; Media Settings
VIVOTEK 84 - 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 86 - Server Settings; Add Server; Server Type; This server requires a secure; To verify if the email settings are correctly configured, click; Test
VIVOTEK 86 - 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 88 - ■ User name: Enter the user name if necessary.
VIVOTEK 88 - 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 89 - Add Media; Media Type
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 89 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 - page will pop up for you to manage recorded files
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 91 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 92 - The following is an example of a file destination with video clips:
VIVOTEK 92 - User's Manual The following is an example of a file destination with video clips: Click 20081120 to open the directory: 20081120 20081121 20081122 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 93 - Recording; Recording Settings; Server; Insert your SD card and click here to test
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 93 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 - 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 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 97 - the recorded files will be stored on the SD card for 7 days.; 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; Remove
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 - System Log; remote server as backup�; Remote Log; Enable remote log; 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 ...
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 107 - General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 107 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 camera o...
Page 109 - Set Server Parameter Values
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 109 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>][&...
Page 110 - Available parameters on the server
VIVOTEK 110 - User's Manual <parameter>=<value>\r\n [<parameter pair>] Only the parameters that you set and are readable will be returned. Example: Set the IP address of server to 192.168.0.123: Request: http://myserver/cgi-bin/admin/setparam.cgi?network_ipaddress=192.168.0.123 Res...
Page 142 - Drive the Digital Output
VIVOTEK 142 - User's Manual Group: eptz_c<0~(n-1)>_s<0~(m-1)> for n channel product. and m is the number of streams which support ePTZ. PARAMETER VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION patrolseq string[120] 1/4 The indexes of patrol points, separated by “,” patroldwelling string[160] 1/4 T...
Page 143 - Query Status of the Digital Input; Query Status of the Digital Output
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 143 Query Status of the Digital Input Note: This request requires Viewer privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/dido/getdi.cgi?[di0][&di1][&di2][&di3] If no parameter is specified, all of the digital input statuses will be returne...
Page 144 - Capture Single Snapshot
VIVOTEK 144 - User's Manual Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/dido/getdo.cgi?[do0][&do1][&do2][&do3] If no parameter is specified, all the digital output statuses will be returned. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: <length> \r\n \r\n...
Page 145 - Account Management
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 145 resolution <available resolution> 0 The resolution of the image. quality 1~5 3 The quality of the image. streamid <product dependent> 0~(m-1) <product dependent> The stream number. The server will return the most up-to-date snapshot of the selected chann...
Page 146 - System Logs
VIVOTEK 146 - User's Manual 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 this parameter, itwill redirect ...
Page 147 - ePTZ Camera Control
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 147 ePTZ Camera Control Note: This request requires camctrl privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/camctrl/eCamCtrl.cgi?channel=<value>&stream=<value> [&move=<value>][&auto=<value>][&zoom=<value>]...
Page 148 - ePTZ Recall; ePTZ Preset Locations
VIVOTEK 148 - User's Manual ePTZ Recall 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> ] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIP...
Page 149 - System Information; IP Filtering
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 149 System Information Note: This request requires Normal User privileges. (obsolete) Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/sysinfo.cgi Server will return the system information. In HTTP API version 2, the CapVersion will be 0200. All fields in the prev...
Page 150 - Get SDP of Streams; Open the Network Stream
VIVOTEK 150 - User's Manual PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION addallow Add allowed IP address range to the server. Start and end parameters must be specified. If the index parameter is specified, it will try to add starting from the index position. adddeny Add denied IP address range to the server. Start ...
Page 155 - Technical Specifications; F i x e d N e t w o r k C a m e r a
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 155 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Networking . 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, RJ-45 . Protocols: IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, UPnP, RTSP/RTP/RTCP, IGMP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, NTP, DNS, DDNS, PPPoE, CoS, QoS, SNMP and 802.1X Alarm and Event Management . Triple-window...
Page 156 - Technology License Notice; MPEG-4 AAC Technology; MPEG-4 Visual Technology
VIVOTEK 156 - 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 157 - FCC Statement
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 157 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...