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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Table of Contents Overview3 Read Before Use �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Package Contents �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Physical Description ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Installation 6 Hardware Installation �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 Network Deployment �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 Software Installation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12 Accessing the Network Camera 13 Using Web Browsers �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13 Using RTSP Players ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15...

  • Page 3: Overview3

    Additionally, by offering more advanced features such as 3GPP mobile surveillance, built-in 802�3af compliant PoE, two-way audio, and so on, FD7131 allows users to build up a powerful, cost-effective IP surveillance system for various indoor applications with ease�...

  • Page 4: Physical Description

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Physical Description Lens White-light LEDs Tilt Screw Built-in MIC Status LED PIR Sensor Power Cord Socket Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket Indented Reset Button Image Adjustment Screw Focus Controller Zoom Controller MIC in...

  • Page 5: Status Led

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions DI/DO Diagram Refer to the following illustration for the connection method� PIN 1 Power+12V PIN 2 Digital output +12V PIN 3 Digital input PIN 4 Ground Status LED The LED indicates the status of the Network Camera�...

  • Page 6: Installation 6

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Hardware Reset Status LED Indented Reset Button 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�...
  • Page 7 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions When mounting to a ceiling Through the two holes on each side of the camera base, Alignment sticker insert the supplied two screws to corresponding holes and secure them with a screwdriver�...
  • Page 8 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions To adjust the zoom factor and focus range ■ Loosen the zoom controller, then adjust zoom factor by moving the controller left and right. Upon completion, tighten the zoom controller. ■ Loosen the focus controller, then adjust focus range by moving the controller left and right�...

  • Page 9: Network Deployment

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Network Deployment Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to an Internet connection. 1� If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, make the connection from the general I/O terminal block�...

  • Page 10: Internet Connection With Static Ip

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions IP address : 192.168.0.3 WAN (Wide Area Network ) Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 Router IP address : from ISP Internet Default router : 192.168.0.1 LAN (Local Area Network) Router IP address : 192.168.0.1 Cable or DSL Modem IP address : 192.168.0.2...
  • Page 11 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE) When using a PoE-enabled switch The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, which allows it to be powered via a single Ethernet cable� If your switch/router supports PoE, refer to the following illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enabled switch/router�...

  • Page 12: Software Installation

    After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program� 3� The program will search all VIVOTEK devices on the same LAN� 4� After searching, the main installer window will pop up� Click on the MAC and model name which matches the product label on your device to connect to the Network Camera via Internet Explorer�...

  • Page 13: Accessing The Network Camera 13

    3� The live video will be displayed in your web browser� 4. If it is the first time installing the VIVOTEK network camera, an information bar will pop up as shown below� Follow the instructions to install the required plug-in on your computer�...
  • Page 14 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ► 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�...

  • Page 15: Using Rtsp Players

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 1�...

  • Page 16: Using 3Gpp-Compatible Mobile Devices

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 Network Camera over the Internet on page 9�...

  • Page 17: Using Vivotek Recording Software

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 Channel list� For detailed information about how to use the recording software, please refer to the user’s manual of the software or...

  • Page 18: Main Page 18

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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...
  • Page 19 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Live Video Window ■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MPEG-4: MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options Video Title Time Title and Time Video 17:08:56 2008/06/25 Video and Audio Control Buttons Video Title: The video title can be configured.
  • Page 20 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Volume: When the Mute function is not activated, move the slider bar to adjust the volume on the local computer� Mute: Turn off the volume at local computer� The button becomes the Audio On button after clicking the Mute button�...
  • Page 21 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Digital Zoom: Click and uncheck “Disable digital zoom” to enable the zoom operation. The navigation screen indicates the part of the image being magnified. To control the zoom level, drag the slider bar. To move to a different area you want to magnify, drag the navigation screen�...

  • Page 22: Client Settings 22

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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�...

  • Page 23: Mp4 Saving Options

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions MP4 Saving Options Users can record the 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.

  • Page 24: Configuration 24

    Click Configuration on the main page will 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 the setting procedure, two types of user interfaces are available: Advanced Mode for professional users and Basic Mode for entry-level users�...

  • Page 25: System

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Advanced Mode Configuration list Click to switch to Basic mode Firmware Version 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 �...
  • Page 26 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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�...

  • Page 27: Security

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 Manage User column, please apply a password for the “root”...

  • Page 28: Https

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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�...
  • Page 29 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 the address bar and press Enter on your keyboard�...
  • Page 30 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Create self-signed certificate manually 1� Select this option� 2� Click Create to open a 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 Property to see detailed information about the certificate.
  • Page 31 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 3� If you see the following Information Bar, click OK and click on the Information bar on the top of the page to allow pop-ups� 4. The Pop-up window shows an example of a certificate request.
  • Page 32 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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�...

  • Page 33: Network

    Use fixed IP address: Select this option to manually assign a static IP address to the Network Camera� 1. You can make use of VIVOTEK installation wizard 2 on the software CD to easily set up the Network Camera on LAN� Please refer to Software installation on page 12 for details�...
  • Page 34 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Network Camera (192.168.5.151) Enable UPnP port forwarding: To access the Network Camera from the Internet, select this option to allow the Network Camera to open ports on the router automatically so that video streams can be sent out from a LAN.
  • Page 35 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ► Steps to enable UPnP user interface on your computer: Note that you must log on to the computer as a system administrator to install the UPnP components� 1� Go to Start, click Control Panel, then click Add or Remove Programs�...
  • Page 36 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 is enabled� ► How does UPnP...
  • Page 37 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
  • Page 38 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Please follow the steps below to link to 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�...
  • Page 39 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Advanced Mode HTTP 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 of security settings for an HTTP transaction: basic and digest�...
  • Page 40 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions URL command -- http://<ip address>:<http port>/<access name for stream1 or stream2> For example, when the Access name for stream 2 is set to video2�mjpg: 1. Launch Mozilla Firefox or Netscape. 2� Type the URL command in the address bar� Press Enter�...
  • Page 41 The FTP server allows the user to save recorded video clips. You can utilize VIVOTEK Installation Wizard 2 to upgrade the firmware via FTP server. By default, the FTP port is set to 21. It also can be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535�...

  • Page 42: Rtsp Streaming

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions RTSP Streaming To utilize the RTSP streaming 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 three types of security settings for streaming via RTSP protocol: disable, basic, and digest�...
  • Page 43 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions RTSP port /RTP port for video, audio/ RTCP port for video, audio The RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of streaming media� By default, the port number is set to 554�...

  • Page 44: Ddns

    DDNS: Dynamic Domain Name Service Enable DDNS: Select this option to enable the DDNS setting� Provider: Select a DDNS provider from the Provider drop-down list� VIVOTEK offers Safe100.net, a free dynamic domain name service to VIVOTEK customers� It is recommended that you register Safe100.net to access VIVOTEK’s network camera from the Internet�...
  • Page 45 4� Select Enable DDNS, then click Save to enable the settings� ■ CustomSafe100 VIVOTEK offers documents to establish CustomSafe100 DDNS server for distributors and system integrators� You can use CustomSafe100 to register a dynamic domain name if your distributor or system integrators offer such services�...

  • Page 46: Access List

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 stream 2)�...
  • Page 47 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ■ 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�...

  • Page 48: Administrator Ip Address

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Network: This rule allows the user to assign a network address and corresponding subnet mask to the Allow/Deny List� For example: IP address 192�168�2�x will be blocked� 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�...

  • Page 49: Audio And Video

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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�...
  • Page 50 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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� 17:08:56 2008/06/25 Advanced Mode Image Settings Click Image settings to open the Image Settings page�...
  • Page 51 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ■ Keep current value Follow the steps below to manually set the white balance to compensate for the ambient lighting conditions� 1� Set the White balance to Auto and click Save�...
  • Page 52 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Advanced Mode Video quality settings for stream 1 / stream 2 The Network Camera offers two choices of video compression standards for real-time viewing: MPEG-4 and MJPEG� Click the items to display the detailed configuration settings. You can set up two seperate streams for the Network Camera for different viewing devices.
  • Page 53 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ■ Intra frame period Determine how often to plant an I frame� The shorter the duration, the more likely you will get a better video quality, but at the cost of higher network bandwidth consumption� Select the intra frame period from the following durations: 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds, and 4 seconds�...

  • Page 54: Audio Settings

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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�...

  • Page 55: Motion Detection

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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�...
  • Page 56 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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. Percentage = 30% NOTE ►...

  • Page 57: Camera Tampering Detection

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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�...
  • Page 58 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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)�...
  • Page 59 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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�...
  • Page 60 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ■ Follow the steps below to set up the customed homepage: 1� Click Custom on the left column� 2. Click the field where you want to change the color on the right column.

  • Page 61: Application

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 notifications.
  • Page 62 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
  • Page 63 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 can be configured to use the Network Camera’s built-in motion detection mechanism or external digital input...
  • Page 64 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ■ Recording notify This option allows the Network Camera to trigger when the recording disk is full or when recording starts to rewrite older data� If you want receive Recording notify message, please refer to page 72 for detailed information�...
  • Page 65 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
  • Page 66 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions When completed, click Save to enable the settings and click Close to exit Event Settings page� The new event settings / server settings / media settings will appear in the event drop-down list on the Application page�...

  • Page 67: Server Settings

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
  • Page 68 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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�...
  • Page 69 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.

  • Page 70: Media Settings

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
  • Page 71 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Video clip: Select to send video clips when a trigger is activated� ■ Source: Select to record video clips from stream 1 or stream 2. ■ Pre-event recording The Network Camera has a buffer area; it temporarily holds data up to a certain limit� Enter a number to decide the duration of recording before a trigger is activated�...
  • Page 72 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Recording notify message: Select to send a recording notification message when a trigger is activated. The following is an example of a recording notification message (.txt file), which shows a list of deleted previously-recorded data due to cycle recording�...
  • Page 73 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Click 20081120 to open the directory: The format is: HH (24r) Click to open the file list for that hour Click to go back to the previous Click to delete level of the directory...

  • Page 74: Recording

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
  • Page 75 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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�...
  • Page 76 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Source: Select the recording source (stream 1 or stream 2)� Recording Schedule: Specify the recording duration� ■ Select the days of the week. ■ Select the recording start and end times in 24-hr time format.

  • Page 77: System Log

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.

  • Page 78: View Parameters

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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� 78 - User's Manual...

  • Page 79: Maintenance

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 displayed in your browser�...
  • Page 80 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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�...
  • Page 81 Note: Do not power off the Network Camera during the upgrade! Follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware: 1. Download the latest firmware file from the VIVOTEK website. The file is in .pkg file format. 2� Click Browse… and specify the firmware file.
  • Page 82 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions The following message is displayed when the upgrade has succeeded� The following message is displayed when you have selected an incorrect firmware file. Starting firmware upgrade... Do not power down the server during the upgrade.

  • Page 83: Url Commands For The Network Camera

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 programming interface�...

  • Page 84: General Cgi Url Syntax And Parameters

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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, the internal parameters must be written exactly as they are named in the camera or video server.
  • Page 85 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions http://<servername>/cgi-bin/anonymous/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>] [&<parameter>…] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>] [&<parameter>…] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/operator/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>] [&<parameter>…] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>] [&<parameter>…] where the <parameter> should be <group>[_<name>] or <group>[.<name>] If you do not specify the any parameters, all the parameters on the server will be returned. If you specify only <group>, the parameters of related group will be returned.

  • Page 86: Set Server Parameter Values

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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>][&return=<return page>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value> [&<parameter>=<value>…][&update=<value>] [&return=<return page>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/operator/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value> [&<parameter>=<value>…][&update=<value>] [&return=<return page>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value>...

  • Page 87: Available Parameters On The Server

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions \r\n <parameter pair> where <parameter pair> is <parameter>=<value>\r\n [<parameter pair>] Only the parameters that you set and 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...
  • Page 88 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions <value1>, Enumeration. Only given values are valid. <value2>, <value3>, … blank A blank string everything inside <> As description NOTE: The camera should prevent to restart when parameter changed. Group: system...
  • Page 89 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions -280: GMT-07:00 Mountain Time, Denver -281: GMT-07:00 Arizona -240: GMT-06:00 Central America, Central Time, Mexico City, Saskatchewan -200: GMT-05:00 Eastern Time, New York, Toronto -201: GMT-05:00 Bogota, Lima, Quito, Indiana -160: GMT-04:00 Atlantic Time,...
  • Page 90 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Islamabad, Karachi, Tashkent 220: GMT 05:30 Calcutta, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi 230: GMT 05:45 Kathmandu 240: GMT 06:00 Almaty, Novosibirsk, Astana, Dhaka, Sri Jayawardenepura 260: GMT 06:30 Rangoon 280: GMT 07:00 Bangkok, Hanoi,...
  • Page 91 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions reset Restart the server after <value> <positive seconds if <value> is non-negative. integer> restoreexceptn <Any value> Restore the system parameters to default value except (ipaddress, subnet, router, dns1, dns2, pppoe). This command can cooperate with other “restoreexceptXYZ”...
  • Page 92 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions in the format <MODEL-BRAND-VERSION> language_count <integer> Default number of webpage language available on the server language_i<0~(coun string[16] Available default language lists t-1)> customlanguage_ma <integer> Maximum number of custom xcount language supported on the server customlanguage_cou <integer>...
  • Page 93 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Group: security NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) privilege_do view, operator, Indicate which privilege and above admin can control digital output user_i0_name string[64] User’s name of root user_i<1~20>_name string[64] User’s name user_i0_pass password[64] root’s password...
  • Page 94 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions addonprefixlen 0~128 IPv6 prefix length addonrouter <ip address> IPv6 router address addondns <ip address> IPv6 DNS address allowoptional <boolean> Allow Manually setup the IP address setting Subgroup of network: sip NAME...
  • Page 95 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions digest s0_accessname string[32] RTSP access name for stream1 s1_accessname string[32] RTSP access name for stream2 s0_audiotrack <integer> The current audio track for stream1. -1 => audio mute s1_audiotrack <integer> The current audio track for stream2.
  • Page 96 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions streaming connection(s) allow_i<0~9>_s 1.0.0.0 ~ Allowed starting IPv4 address for tart 255.255.255.255 connection allow_i<0~9>_e 1.0.0.0 ~ Allowed ending IPv4 address for 255.255.255.255 connection deny_i<0~9>_s 1.0.0.0 ~ Denied starting IPv4 address for tart 255.255.255.255...
  • Page 97 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Bit 4 => Support zoom operation. 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 5 => Support focus operation. 0(not support), 1(support) text string[16] enclosed caption imprinttimestamp <boolean> Overlay time stamp on video maxexposure 1~120 Maximum exposure time s<0~(m-1)>_codec...
  • Page 98 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions g_maxframe 26~30 (only JPEG) for NTSC or 60Hz CMOS) s<0~(m-1)>_forcei Force I frame Group: audioin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) source micin, micin => use external microphone...
  • Page 99 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions sharpness -3 ~ 3 Adjust sharpness of image according to mode settings. Group: imagepreview_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) brightness -5 ~ 5 Preview of adjusting brightness of image according to mode settings.
  • Page 100 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions duration 10 ~ 600 If tampering value exceeds the ‘threshold’ for more than ‘duration’ then tampering detection is triggered. Group: privacymask_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean>...
  • Page 101 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions servername (This field only exists for provider is customsafe100) Group: upnppresentation NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable or disable the UPNP presentation service. Group: upnpportforwarding NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 102 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Group: capability NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) api_httpversion 0100a The HTTP API version. bootuptime <positive integer> The server bootup time 0, <positive number of IR interface integer> npir 0, <positive number of PIR integer>...
  • Page 103 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions operation. 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 4 => Support zoom operation. 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 5 => Support focus operation. 0(not support), 1(support) protocol_https < boolean > indicate whether to support http over SSL protocol_rtsp <...
  • Page 104 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions comma) videoin_maxframerat <a list of available available maximum frame maximum frame rate list separates by comma> videoin_codec <a list of the available codec list available codec types separaters by comma) videoout_codec <a list of the...
  • Page 105 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions network_wire <boolean> Indicate whether to support the Ethernet network_wireless <boolean> Indicate whether to support the wireless wireless_802dot11b <boolean> Indicate whether to support the wireless 802.11b+ wireless_802dot11g <boolean> Indicate whether to support the wireless 802.11g...
  • Page 106 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions trigger boot, Indicate the trigger condition. “boot” indicates system boot. motion, “di” indicates digital input. seq, “motion” indicates video motion detection. pir, “seq” indicates periodic condition. recnotify, “pir” indicates PIR detection.
  • Page 107 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions lowlightcondition 0, 1 0 => Do action at all times 1 => Do action in low-light conditions action_do_i<0~(n 0, 1 To enable or disable trigger digital output. do-1)>_enable action_do_i<0~(n 1~999 The duration of digital output is triggered in do-1)>_duration...
  • Page 108 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ftp_passive 0, 1 To enable or disable the passive mode. 0 is to disable the passive mode. 1 is to enable the passive mode. email_address string[128] 6/6 The email server address...
  • Page 109 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions videoclip_source <integer> Indicate the source of media stream. 0 means the first stream. 1 means the second stream and etc. videoclip_prefix string[16] Indicate the prefix of the filename. videoclip_preevent 0 ~ 9 It indicates the time of pre-event recording in seconds.
  • Page 110 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions notifyserver 0~31 Indicate which notification server is scheduled. One bit represents one application server (server_i0~i4). The bit0 (LSB) indicates server_i0. The bit1 indicates server_i1. The bit2 indicates server_i2. The bit3 indicates server_i3.
  • Page 111 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Group: https (product dependent) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) connect 1025 ~ 65535 7/7 Specify the stunnel connect port enable <boolean> To enable or disable this secure http policy <Boolean> If the value is 1, it will force http...

  • Page 112: Drive The Digital Output

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions theme_option 1~3: One of the default themes 4: Custom definition theme_color_font string[7] Font color theme_color_configfon string[7] Font color of configuration area theme_color_titlefont string[7] Font color of video title theme_color_controlba string[7] Background color of control area...

  • Page 113: Query Status Of The Digital Input

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Query status of the digital input Note: This request requires the privilege of viewer. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/dido/getdi.cgi?[di0][&di1][&di2][&di3] If no parameter is specified, all the status of digital input will be returned.

  • Page 114: Query Status Of The Digital Output

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Query status of the digital output Note: This request requires the privilege of viewer. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/dido/getdo.cgi?[do0][&do1][&do2][&do3] If no parameter is specified, all the status of digital output will be returned.

  • Page 115: Account Management

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg?[channel=<value>][&resolution=<val ue>] [&quality=<value>] If the user requests the size larger than all stream setting on the server, this request will failed! PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT DESCRIPTION channel 0~(n-1) the channel number of video source resolution <available...

  • Page 116: System Logs

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions delete Remove an account from server. When using this method, “username” field is necessary, and others are ignored. edit Modify the account password and privilege. When using this method, “username” field is necessary, and other fields are optional.

  • Page 117: Upgrade Firmware

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Upgrade firmware Note: This request requires administrator privilege 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 will accept the upload file named <file name> to be upgraded the firmware and return with <return page>...
  • Page 118 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions deletedeny Remove a set of deny IP address range from server. If start and end parameters are specified, it will try to remove the matched IP address. If index is specified, it will try to remove the address from given index position.
  • Page 119 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions User must use GET and POST to establish two channels for downstream and upstream. The x-sessioncookie in the GET and POST should be the same to be recognized as a pair for one session.

  • Page 120: Technical Specifications

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Technical Specifications Specifications Viewing System System ．CPU: VVTK-1000 SoC ．OS: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista ．Flash: 8MB ．Browser: Internet Explorer 6.x or above Requirements ．Cell phone: 3GPP player ．RAM: 64MB ．Embedded OS: Linux 2.4 ．Real Player: 10.5 or above...

  • Page 121: Technology License Notice

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 PURPOSES�...

  • Page 122: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Liability VIVOTEK Inc� cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice� VIVOTEK Inc� makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose�...

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