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; Inner View; input / output devices. The pin definitions are described below.; SD/SDHC Card Capacity; This network camera is compliant with; Waterproof Level: IP67
VIVOTEK 4 - User's Manual Physical Description Inner View Outer View General I/O Terminal Block This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external input / output devices. The pin definitions are described below. SD/SDHC Card Capacity This network camera is co...
Page 5 - Hardware Reset; after reset, restore the factory settings and install again�; Installation; Hardware Installation; SDHC Card if necessary�; the plastic anchors into the holes if necessary�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 5 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 6 - cure the camera base with a screwdriver�; Ceiling Mount
VIVOTEK 6 - User's Manual 4� Through the 3 holes on the camera base, insert the screws to corresponding holes and se- cure the camera base with a screwdriver� Ceiling Mount Wall Mount 1 2 3 4 A B A 1 2 B A 3 4 Please secure the screws tightly to avoid moisture�
Page 7 - Installing the Ground Wire; Network Deployment; Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet; terminal block�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 7 Installing the Ground Wire As shown in the following figure, please secure one side of the supplied ground wire to the screw hole, then route the other side of the ground wire to the ground� Network Deployment Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet General Connecti...
Page 8 - The first way is to set; 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 There are several ways to set up the Network Camera over the Internet � The first way is to set up the Network Camera behind a router � The second way is to utilize a static IP � The third way is to use PPPoE � Internet connection via a router Before setting up the Network ...
Page 9 - PPPoE on page 35 for details�; 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 Internet connection via PPPoE (Point-to-Point over Ethernet) Choose this connection type if you are connected to the Internet via a DSL Line� Please refer to PPPoE on page 35 for details� Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE) (MD7530 / MD7560) When usi...
Page 10 - Software Installation; your Network Camera on the LAN�; Next; to continue the program�
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; To adjust the viewing angle
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� Adjusting the Lens To adjust the viewing angle Adjust the lens to a desired viewing angle as the diagram shown below� 90° DO NOT over rotate the lens� D...
Page 12 - Fine-tune the Camera Focus; Completion
VIVOTEK 12 - User's Manual Fine-tune the Camera Focus The focus of this network camera is set from 1.0m to infinity by factory default. If you want to focus on objects closer than 1.0m or the lens has lost focus, please fine tune it in the following way� 1� Loosen the lens lock screw� 2. Manually ro...
Page 13 - 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�; NOTE; the web browser�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 13 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 14 - Controls, please enable the ActiveX; OK; Refresh your web browser, then install the Active X
VIVOTEK 14 - User's Manual ► By default, the Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access, it is highly recommended to set a password for the Network Camera� For more information about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 27� ► If you see a ...
Page 15 - Using RTSP Players; players that support RTSP streaming�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 15 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 16 - 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 16 - 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 17 - Using VIVOTEK Recording Software; download it from
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 17 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 18 - Main Page; Video Window�; Click this logo to visit the VIVOTEK website�; Host Name; on Application page before enable this function�
VIVOTEK 18 - 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 19 - Configuration Area; please refer to Configuration on page 24; Hide Button; size of the captured video) and a floating frame (the
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 - configuration, some buttons may not be available.; Save Picture As
VIVOTEK 20 - User's Manual Video Title : The video title can be configured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on page 53� MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options: The transmission protocol and media options for MPEG-4 video streaming. For further configuration, please refer to Client Se...
Page 22 - Client Settings; Save; on the page bottom; MPEG-4 Protocol Options; 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� MPEG-4 Media Options Select to stream video or au...
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; Time Configuration File on page 98 for details.; Digital Input
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� Synchronize with computer time...
Page 27 - Security; Root Password; Type the password identically in both text boxes, then click; respective fields to access the Network Camera.; Manage Privilege; 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); security level�; Enable HTTPS; Create and Install Certificate Method; Certificate; must be created first.; Create self-signed certificate automatically; 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
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 - to 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
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 ~ 2 or 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 En...
Page 46 - RTSP Streaming; Camera first please refer to Security on page 27 for details.; 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 27 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; Maximum number of concurrent streaming connection(s) limited to; ■ 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 s...
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 Type; 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 - Note: This rule is 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� Note: This rule is only applied to IPv4� For example...
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 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 54 - Options of Video; 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; ■ Keep current value; 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
VIVOTEK 56 - User's Manual Enable Edge Enhancement Edge enhancement is an image processing filter that enhances the edge contrast of an image or video to improve its sharpness� Enter a value from 1 to 128 to set the degree of enhancement desired� Enable Noise Reduction Noise reduction is the process...
Page 57 - Sensor Settings; Exposure; Preview
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 and BLC (Back Light Compensation) settings. Exposure ■ Maximum Exposure Time: Select a proper maximum exposure time according to the li...
Page 58 - Viewing Window; The definition of multiple streams:
VIVOTEK 58 - User's Manual Viewing Window Advanced Mode Note: This function in only for MD7560/7560D (megapixel model). Click Viewing Window to open the Viewing Window Settings page� MD7560/7560D supports multiple streams with frame size ranging from 176 x 144 to 1600 x 1200. The definition of multi...
Page 59 - from the drop-down list. The floating frame, the same as the one in the
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 59 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 60 - Cropping Setting; cropped image
VIVOTEK 60 - User's Manual Cropping Setting Advanced Mode Note: This function in only for MD7560/7560D (megapixel model). 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...
Page 61 - Video Quality Settings; Customize
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 61 Video Quality Settings Advanced Mode Click the stream item to display the detailed information� This Network Camera offers real-time MPEG-4 and MJEPG compression standards (Dual Codec) for real-time viewing. The MD7530/7530D supports dual streams with frame size ranging fr...
Page 62 - JPEG
VIVOTEK 62 - 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 63 - Audio Settings; Audio type: Select audio codec AAC and GSM-AMR�; to enable the settings�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 63 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 64 - Motion Detection; Follow the steps below to enable motion detection:; New; ■ To move and resize the window, drag and drop your mouse on the window.
VIVOTEK 64 - 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: 1� Click New to add a new motion detection window� 2. In t...
Page 65 - detailed information�; ► How does motion detection work?
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 65 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. This motion detection window will also be displayed on the Event Settings page� You can go to Applicatio...
Page 66 - Camera Tampering Detection; camera is capable of detecting incidents such as; redirection; � Check; Enable camera tampering detection; threshold�; Application page; � Please refer to page 76 for detailed information�
VIVOTEK 66 - 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 67 - Camera Control; physically�; each stream; live viewing window as the picture shown on the next page.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 67 Camera Control Note: This function in only for MD7560/7560D (megapixel model). This section explains how to control the Network Camera’s e-Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation. It allows users to quickly move the focus to a target area for close-up viewing without moving the camera phy...
Page 68 - Please follow the steps below to preset a position:; to enable the; � Click
VIVOTEK 68 - User's Manual E-Preset Positions A total of 20 preset positions can be configured. You can select preset positions for the camera to patrol. Please follow the steps below to preset a position: 1� Adjust the shooting area to the desired position using the buttons on the right side of the...
Page 70 - Home page; ■ If you have set up different e-
VIVOTEK 70 - User's Manual Home page ■ 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 select one of the ...
Page 71 - 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 - 71 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 72 - Theme Options; to choose from� The new layout will simultaneously appear in the
VIVOTEK 72 - 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 74 - 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 74 - 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 75 - Event Settings; setting will be executed first.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 75 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 76 - following three elements: Trigger, Event Schedule, and Action�
VIVOTEK 76 - 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 77 - ■ Camera tampering detection
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 77 ■ Temperature Alarm This option allows the Network Camera to trigger once the temparature inside the Network Camera reaches 60°C or under 0°C� ■ Camera tampering detection This option allows the Network Camera to trigger when the camera detects that is is being tampered wi...
Page 78 - to send the media files to) when a trigger is activated�; Add Server; Server Settings; Add Media; Media Settings
VIVOTEK 78 - 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 79 - to exit Event Settings page.; ON
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 79 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 80 - Server Type; This server requires a secure; To verify if the email settings are correctly configured, click; Test
VIVOTEK 80 - 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 81 - FTP; � The result will be shown in a pop-up; to enable the settings, then click; Close
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 81 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 82 - ■ User name: Enter the user name if necessary.
VIVOTEK 82 - 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 83 - Media Type
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 83 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 85 - page will pop up for you to manage recorded files
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 85 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 86 - The following is an example of a file destination with video clips:
VIVOTEK 86 - User's Manual The following is an example of a file destination with video clips: Click 20091120 to open the directory: 20100520 20100521 20100522 Click to delete selected items Click to delete all recorded data The format is: YYYYMMDD Click to open the directory 2010/05/20 2010/05/20 C...
Page 87 - Recording; Recording Settings; Server; Insert your SD card and click here to test
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 87 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 89 - ■ Pre-event recording and post-event recording; ► To enable adaptive recording,; enable time shift caching stream; and; select a caching; on Video page� Please refer to page 53 for detailed instruction�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 89 The alarm trigger includes: motion detection and DI detection� Please refer to Event Settings on page 75� ■ 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 90 - If you want to enable recording notification, please click; to exit; Video; ■ Click; ■ Click; NAS
VIVOTEK 90 - 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 91 - Local Storage; SD Card Management; format the SD card when using for the first time.; no SD card
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 91 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 92 - When the maximum; Searching and Viewing the Records; Search
VIVOTEK 92 - 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 w...
Page 93 - Search Results; View; button and a media window will pop up to play back the selected file.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 93 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 94 - the; Download; Remove
VIVOTEK 94 - 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. Y...
Page 95 - 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 - 95 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 f...
Page 96 - View Parameters
VIVOTEK 96 - 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 97 - Maintenance; Reboot; during the reboot process�; Restore; The following message is displayed during the restoring process�
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 97 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 display...
Page 98 - Export / Upload Files; Export; Network Camera�; Open; to
VIVOTEK 98 - 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 t...
Page 99 - 日本語; Upgrade Firmware
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 99 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 101 - Appendix; URL Commands for the Network Camera
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 101 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 102 - General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters; servername
VIVOTEK 102 - User's Manual 1. 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 direct...
Page 103 - DESCRIPTION
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 103 2. Security Level SECURITY LEVEL SUB-DIRECTORY DESCRIPTION 0 anonymous Unprotected. 1 [view] anonymous, viewer, dido 1. Can view, listen, talk to camera. 2. Can control DI/DO of the camera. 4 [operator] anonymous, viewer, dido, camctrl, operator Operator access rights can...
Page 104 - Get Server Parameter Values
VIVOTEK 104 - User's Manual 3. 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.c...
Page 106 - Set Server Parameter Values; return
VIVOTEK 106 - User's Manual 4. 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 108 - Available parameters on the server
VIVOTEK 108 - User's Manual 5. 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 109 - system
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 109 5.1. System Group: system NAME VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION hostname string[40] 1/6 Host name of server (Network Camera, Wireless Network Camera, Video Server, Wireless Video Server). ledoff <boolean> 6/6 Turn on (0) or turn off (1) all led indicators. date ...
Page 111 - daylight_timezones string
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 111 New Caledonia 480: GMT 12:00 Aucklan, Wellington, Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Is. 520: GMT 13:00 Nuku'Alofa daylight_enable <boolean> 6/6 Enable automatic daylight saving time in time zone. daylight_dstactualmode <boolean> 6/7 Check if current time is under dayl...
Page 112 - Subgroup of
VIVOTEK 112 - User's Manual except for a union of combined results. restoreexceptlang <Any Value> 7/6 Restore the system parameters to default values except the custom language file the user has uploaded. This command can cooperate with other “restoreexceptXYZ” commands. When cooperating with ...
Page 113 - status
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 113 5.2. Status Group: status NAME VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION di_i<0~(ndi-1)> <boolean> 1/7 0 => Inactive, normal 1 => Active, triggered (capability.ndi > 0) onlinenum_rtsp integer 6/7 Current number of RTSP connections. onlinenum_httppush integ...
Page 114 - network; recommended
VIVOTEK 114 - User's Manual user_i<1~20>_privilege viewer, operator, admin 6/6 User privilege 5.5. Network Group: network NAME VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION preprocess <positive integer> 7/6 An 32-bit integer, each bit can be set separately as follows: Bit 0 => HTTP service; Bi...
Page 116 - port
VIVOTEK 116 - User's Manual Subgroup of network: qos_dscp (capability.protocol.qos.dscp > 0) NAME VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION enable <boolean> 6/6 Enable/disable DSCP video 0~63 6/6 Video channel for DSCP audio 0~63 6/6 Audio channel for DSCP (capability.naudio > 0) eventalarm 0...
Page 120 - for n channel products, and m is stream number; external
VIVOTEK 120 - User's Manual exposurelevel 1~8 4/4 Exposure level enableblc <boolean> 4/4 Enable backlight compensation. agc 0,1,2 4/4 Set auto gain control to following levels: 0-> 2x 1-> 4x 2-> 8x 5.7.1. Video input setting per channel Group: videoin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel pr...
Page 121 - mjpeg
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 121 (MD7560) (x,y) crop_size (MD7560) <windowsize>(WxH) 1/4 Crop width and height. (width must be 16x or 32x and height must be 8x) s<0~(m-1)>_codectype mpeg4, mjpeg 1/4 Video codec type. s<0~(m-1)>_resolution (MD7530) 176x144, 160x120, 320x240, 640x480 (MD7...
Page 122 - videoinpreview; for n channel products
VIVOTEK 122 - User's Manual ant 0 is the customized manual input setting. 1 = worst quality, 5 = best quality. s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_maxframe 1~30 1/4 Set maximum frame rate in fps (for JPEG). s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_qvalue 10~200 4/4 Manual video quality level input. (s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_quant =...
Page 124 - imagepreview; timeshift; , c for n channel products, m is stream number
VIVOTEK 124 - User's Manual Group: imagepreview NAME VALUE SECURITY (get/set) DESCRIPTION videoin_whitebalance auto, manual 4/4 Preview of adjusting white balance of image according to mode settings videoin_restoreatwb 0, 1~ 4/4 Restore of adjusting white balance of image according to mode settings ...
Page 125 - for n channel product; ddns
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 125 5.13. 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 s...
Page 126 - upnppresentation
VIVOTEK 126 - User's Manual <provider>_hostname string[128] 6/6 Your DDNS hostname. <provider>_usernameemail string[64] 6/6 Your user name or email to login to the DDNS service provider <provider>_passwordkey string[64] 6/6 Your password or key to login to the DDNS service provider...
Page 127 - snmp
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 127 3: LOG_ERR 4: LOG_WARNING 5: LOG_NOTICE 6: LOG_INFO 7: LOG_DEBUG 5.19. SNMP Group: snmp (capability.snmp > 0) NAME VALUE SECURITY(get/set) DESCRIPTION v2 0~1 6/6 SNMP v2 enabled. 0 for disable, 1 for enable v3 0~1 6/6 SNMP v3 enabled. 0 for disable, 1 for enable secnam...
Page 128 - capability
VIVOTEK 128 - User's Manual theme_color_font string[7] 1/6 Font color theme_color_configfont string[7] 1/6 Font color of configuration area. theme_color_titlefont string[7] 1/6 Font color of video title. theme_color_controlbackground string[7] 1/6 Background color of control area. theme_color_config...
Page 138 - for n channel product.
VIVOTEK 138 - User's Manual unit string[32] 6/6 Organizational unit name in the certificate information. commonname string[64] 6/6 Common name in the certificate information. validdays 0 ~ 9999 6/6 Valid period for the certification. 5.29. Storage management setting Currently it’s for local storage ...
Page 139 - for n channel product and m is the number of streams which
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 139 autospeed 1 ~ 5 1/7 Auto pan/patrol speed (It should be set by eCamCtrl.cgi rather than by setparam.cgi.) Group: eptz_c<0~(n-1)>_s<0~(m-1)> for n channel product and m is the number of streams which support ePTZ. (capability.eptz > 0) PARAMETER VALUE SECURI...
Page 140 - Note: This request requires Viewer privileges
VIVOTEK 140 - User's Manual 6. Useful Functions 6.1. Query Status of the Digital Input (capability.ndi > 0) 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, al...
Page 143 - This request requires Administrator privileges.
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 143 6.5. Upgrade Firmware Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: POST Syntax: http://< servername >/cgi-bin/admin/upgrade.cgi Post data: fimage=<file name>[&return=<return page>]\r\n \r\n<multipart encoded form data> Server w...
Page 144 - resolution
VIVOTEK 144 - User's Manual PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION channel <0~(n-1)> Channel of video source. stream <0~(m-1)> Stream. home Move to home ROI. up Move up. down Move down. left Move left. move right Move right. pan Auto pan. patrol Auto patrol. auto stop Stop auto pan/patrol. wide Zoo...
Page 147 - This request requires
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 147 6.10. Event/Control HTTP Tunnel Channel (capability. evctrlchannel > 0) Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: GET and POST Syntax:http://< servername >/cgi-bin/admin/ctrlevent.cgi -----------------------------------------------------------...
Page 149 - Command to be executed, including; search; PARAMETER VALUE
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 149 Command to be executed, including search , insert , delete , update , and queryStatus . Command: search PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION label <integer primary key> Optional. The integer primary key column will automatically be assigned a unique integer. triggerType <...
Page 150 - delete; update
VIVOTEK 150 - User's Manual 23:59:59’ is to search for records from the start of Jan 1 st 2008 to the end of Jan 1 st 2008. limit <positive integer> Optional. Limit the maximum number of returned search records. offset <positive integer> Optional. Specifies how many rows to skip at the b...
Page 151 - milliseconds
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 151 Command: queryStatus PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION retType xml or javascript Optional.Ex. retype=javascript The default return message is in XML format. Ex. Query local storage status and call for javascript format return message. http://< servername >/cgi-bin/admin/l...
Page 154 - Vbr
VIVOTEK 154 - User's Manual 1 = worst quality, 5 = best quality. mjpeg_qvalue 10~200 50 Manual video quality level input.(This must be present if mjpeg_quant is equal to 0) mjpeg_maxframe 1~25, 26~30 (only for NTSC or 60Hz CMOS) 15 Set maximum frame rate in fps (for JPEG). mpeg4_intraperiod 250, 500...
Page 155 - Technical Specifications
VIVOTEK User's Manual - 155 Technical Specifications Distributed by: .CE, LVD, FCC, VCCI, C-Tick.EN50155 .CPU: Mozart 120 SoC .Flash: 16MB.RAM: 128MB + 128MB .Embedded OS: Linux 2.6 .Board lens, f = 2.8 mm, F2.0, Fixed .74°(horizontal).55°(vertical).92°(diagonal) .1/5 sec. to 1/15,000 sec. .1/4”CMOS...
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; operation�; CE Mark Warning; case the user may be required to take adequate measures�; VCCI Warning
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...