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Vivotek FE8172 User Manual

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User's Manual
5MP • 360º Surround View • WDR Enhanced
Fixed Dome
Network Camera
Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 FE8172 Fixed Dome Network Camera User’s Manual 5MP • 360º Surround View • WDR Enhanced Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Accessing the Network Camera 18 Using Web Browsers ..........................18 Using RTSP Players ..........................21 Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ....................22 Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ....................23 Main Page 24 Client Settings 34 H.264 / MPEG-4 Media Options ......................34 H.264 / MPEG-4 Protocol Options .......................34 MP4 Saving Options ..........................35...

  • Page 3: Revision History

    VIVOTEK Network > General settings ..........................64 Network > Streaming protocols .......................... 72 Network > QoS (Quality of Service) ........................77 Network > DDNS ..............................79 Manual setup ............................... 80 ............Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Security > User Account ............................83 Security >...

  • Page 4: Overview4

    (ROI). The new pixel calculator function helps the user to ensure the image quality of a desired area. As with all VIVOTEK true day/night cameras, the FE8172/72V features a removable IR-cut filter, maintaining clear images 24 hours a day. FE8172V’s IP66-rated housing is designed to help the camera body withstand rain and dust and ensure operation under a multitude of harsh weather conditions;...

  • Page 5: Read Before Use

    Camera section serves as a helpful reference to customizing existing homepages or integrating with the current web server. Package Contents ■ FE8172 - the Network Camera ■ Power & I/O Cables ■ Alignment Sticker ■ Quick Installation Guide / Warranty Card ■...

  • Page 6: Physical Description

    VIVOTEK Physical Description Inner View Lens Contacts for Internal Microphone (B) Spring Contacts (A) Header (J6) Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket Header (J7) Cabling Cutout Status LEDs Reset Button MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot 6 - User's Manual...
  • Page 7 VIVOTEK Outer View Dome Cover Built-in Microphone IMPORTANT: Record the MAC address under the 083236 camera base before installing the camera. User's Manual - 7...

  • Page 8: Hardware Reset

    VIVOTEK DI/DO Diagram 3.3V Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method. Camera Power PIN 1 Power+3.3V Switch Input Max. PIN 2 Digital output Output BJT transistor Relay +3.3V Camera Power +3.3V Switch PIN 3 Input Digital input...

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    VIVOTEK Hardware Installation Opening Dome Cover First, open the dome cover by pressing the release button. You may squeeze the opposite edge of the dome cover if the dome cover does not come off easily. Then, follow the steps below to in- stall the camera to either a ceiling or a wall.
  • Page 10 VIVOTEK Connecting Cables If you need to route cables through the side opening, proceed with the following: 1. Connect the Ethernet and the Power & IO cables. The Ethernet cable is user-supplied. 2. Use an included cable tie to secure the Ethernet and IO cable to the base plate. Insert the ca- ble tie through the vertical mounting tab located on the edge of the cabling cutout.
  • Page 11 VIVOTEK Ceiling or Wall Mount 1. Attach the supplied alignment sticker for the camera base to the a ceiling or wall. 2. Using the circles on the sticker, drill pilot holes into the ceiling. Then hammer the supplied plastic anchors into the holes.
  • Page 12 VIVOTEK NOTE: You may also install the camera to a U.S. standard 4 in. junction box. You can align the camera’s curved slots with the mounting holes on a junction box. Use diagonal mounting positions on the camera to match those on a junction box.

  • Page 13: Network Deployment 13

    VIVOTEK Network Deployment Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet 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...
  • Page 14 VIVOTEK Internet connection with static IP Choose this connection type if you are required to use a static IP for the Network Camera. Please refer to LAN configuration on page 64 for details. Internet connection via PPPoE (Point-to-Point over Ethernet) Choose this connection type if you are connected to the Internet via a DSL Line.
  • Page 15 VIVOTEK General Connection (without PoE) 1. If you have external DI devices, make the connection from general I/O terminal block. 2. Ethernet, power and IO cables are user-supplied. 3. Connect DC power cord to a DC Adapter, and then to a power outlet.

  • Page 16: Software Installation

    After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program. 3. The program will search for all VIVOTEK network devices on the same LAN. 4. After a brief search, the main installer window will pop up. Double-click on the MAC address that matches the one printed on the camera label or the S/N number on the package box label to open a browser management session with the Network Camera.

  • Page 17: Ready To Use

    VIVOTEK Ready to Use 1. A browser session with the Network Camera should prompt as shown below. 2. You should be able to see live video from your camera. You may also install the 32-channel recording software from the software CD in a deployment consisting of multiple cameras. For its installation details, please refer to its related documents.

  • Page 18: Accessing The Network Camera 18

    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 prompt as shown below. Follow the instructions to install the required plug-in on your computer.
  • Page 19 VIVOTEK NOTE: For Mozilla Firefox or Netscape users, your browser will use Quick Time to stream live video. If you do not have Quick Time on your computer, please download Quick Time from Apple Inc's website, and then launch your web browser.
  • Page 20 VIVOTEK NOTE: 1. By default, your Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access, it is highly recommended to configure a password for your camera later. For more information about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 83 .

  • Page 21: Using Rtsp Players

    VIVOTEK Using RTSP Players To view the H.264/MPEG-4 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following players that support RTSP streaming. Quick Time Player Real Player 1. Launch the RTSP player. 2. Choose File > Open URL. A URL dialog box will prompt.

  • Page 22: Using 3Gpp-Compatible Mobile Devices

    VIVOTEK 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 To utilize this feature, please check the following settings on your Network Camera: 1.

  • Page 23: Using Vivotek Recording Software

    VIVOTEK 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 24: Main Page 24

    VIVOTEK Main Page This chapter explains the screen elements on the main page. It is composed of the following sections: VIVOTEK INC. Logo, Host Name, Camera Control Area, Configuration Area, and Live Video Window. VIVOTEK logo Resize Buttons Configuration Area...
  • Page 25 VIVOTEK NOTE: The following fisheye modes will not be available if you select the "1080P Full HD" mode in the Media > Video configuration window. The 1080P Full HD mode is like using the fisheye as an ordinary HD camera.
  • Page 26 VIVOTEK (Single Regional) Display mode: The 1R mode provides access to one image section within the hemisphere. You can zoom in or out (using the mouse wheel or PTZ panel) or travel through to other areas within the hemisphere using simple mouse clicks and drags.
  • Page 27 VIVOTEK 1O3R (One Original & Three Regional) Display mode: The 1O3R mode provides access to multiple live view sections within the hemisphere and the reference to their relative positions on an Original oval view. The FOV indicators (#1 ~ #3) interact with your current operation as you may zoom in/out or move the live view sections elsewhere.
  • Page 28 VIVOTEK (Four Regional) Display mode: The view control and look and feel are identical to that as described in the 1O3R mode except the absence of the Original oval view. 4R PRO (Four Regional Proactive) Display mode: The 4R PRO mode is similar to the 4R mode except that the quad view windows consecutively rotate in correspondence to the change of view area in one window.
  • Page 29 VIVOTEK Video Stream: This Network Cmera supports multiple streams (stream #1 ~ #3) simultaneously. You can select any one of them for live viewing. For more information about multiple streams, please refer to page 58 for detailed information. Manual Trigger: Click to enable/disable an event trigger manually. Please configure an event setting before enabling this function.
  • Page 30 VIVOTEK Configuration Area Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to Client Settings on page 34. Configuration: Click this button to access more of the configuration options provided with the Network Camera.
  • Page 31 VIVOTEK 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. Pause: Pause the transmission of the streaming media. The button becomes the Resume button after clicking the Pause button.
  • Page 32 VIVOTEK Title and Time: Video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 48. Video Control Buttons: Depending on the camera model and your current configuration, some buttons may not be available.
  • Page 33 VIVOTEK NOTE: 180° Hemisphere Field of View 1. Edges of a fisheye oval view will be slightly cropped because the fisheye lens FOV is larger than the sensor can take. 2. The camera lens’ angle of view is larger than 180°. Therefore, the camera’s oval view is actually larger than a 180°...

  • Page 34: Client Settings 34

    VIVOTEK 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 H.264/MPEG-4 Media Options...

  • Page 35: Mp4 Saving Options

    VIVOTEK MP4 Saving Options Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking the “Start MP4 Recording” button on the main page. Here, you can specify the storage destination and file name. Folder: Specify a storage destination for the recorded video files.

  • Page 36: Configuration 36

    Click Configuration on the main page to enter the camera setting pages. Note that only Administrators can access the configuration page. VIVOTEK provides 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 37: System > General Settings

    VIVOTEK Advanced Mode Navigation Area 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 . If you want to set up advanced...
  • Page 38 VIVOTEK 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 39: System > Homepage Layout

    Theme Options (the second tab on this page). The settings will be displayed automatically in this Preview field. The following shows the homepage using the default settings: ■ Hide Powered by VIVOTEK: If you check this item, it will be removed from the homepage. Logo graph Here you can change the logo at the top of your homepage.
  • Page 40 VIVOTEK 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 41 VIVOTEK ■ Follow the steps below to set up a custom homepage: 1. Click Custom on the left column. 2. Click to select a color on on the right column. Color Selector Custom Pattern 3. The palette window will pop up as shown below.

  • Page 42: System > Logs

    VIVOTEK System > Logs Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to backup system log to a remote server. Log server settings Follow the steps below to set up the remote log: 1. Select Enable remote log.

  • Page 43: System > Parameters

    The View Parameters page lists the entire system’s parameters in an alphabetical order. If you need technical assistance, use a text-editor program to copy and save the parameters listed on this page. Send the parameter text file to VIVOTEK’s technical support. User's Manual - 43...

  • Page 44: System > Maintenance

    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 45 VIVOTEK General settings > Restore This feature allows you to restore the Network Camera to factory default settings. Network: Select this option to retain the Network Type settings (please refer to Network Type on page 64). Daylight Saving Time: Select this option to retain the Daylight Saving Time settings (please refer to Import/Export files below on this page).
  • Page 46 VIVOTEK ® 3. Open the file with Microsoft Notepad and locate your time zone; set the start and end time of DST. When completed, save the file. In the example below, DST begins each year at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ends at 2:00 a.m.
  • Page 47 VIVOTEK The following message is displayed when attempting to upload an incorrect file format. Export language file: Click to export language strings. VIVOTEK provides nine languages: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, 日本語, Português, 簡体中文, and 繁體中文 . Update custom language file: Click Browse… and specify your own custom language file to upload.

  • Page 48: Media > Image

    VIVOTEK Media > Image Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the image settings of the Network Camera. It is composed of the following tabbed windows: General settings, Image settings, Exposure, and Privacy mask, and Pixel Calculator. General settings Video title: Enter a name that will be displayed on the title bar of the live video as well as the view cell on the ST7501 and VAST recording software.

  • Page 49: Day/Night Settings

    VIVOTEK except that the images are not vertically flipped. Color: Select to display color or black/white video streams. Power line frequency: Set the power line frequency consistent with local utility settings to eliminate image flickering associated with fluorescent lights. Video orientation: Flip - vertically reflect the display of the live video; Mirror - horizontally reflect the display of the live video.

  • Page 50: Image Settings

    VIVOTEK Image settings On this page, you can tune the White balance, Image adjustment and WDR enhanced parameters. You can configure two sets of preferred settings: one for normal situations, the other for special situations, such as day/night/schedule mode. Pixel Calculator...
  • Page 51 VIVOTEK ■ Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness level, which ranges from 0% to 100%. ■ Gamma curve: Gamma curve: Adjust the image sharpness level, which ranges from 0% to 100%. You may let firmware Optimize your display or select the Manual mode, and pull the slide bar pointer to change the preferred level of Gamma correction towards higher contrast or towards the higher luminance for detailed expression for both dark and lighted areas of an image.
  • Page 52 VIVOTEK If you want to configure another sensor setting for day/night/schedule mode, please click Profile to open the Profile Settings page as shown below. 2011/03/13 17:08:56 Please follow the steps below to setup a profile: 1. Select the Enable and apply this profile checkbox.

  • Page 53: Exposure

    VIVOTEK Exposure Advanced Mode On this page, you can set the Exposure measurement window, Exposure level, Exposure mode, Exposure time, Gain control, and Day/Night mode settings. You can configure two sets of Exposure settings: one for normal situations, the other for special situations, such as day/night/schedule mode.
  • Page 54 VIVOTEK The inclusive window refers to the “weighted window“; the exclusive window refers to “ignored window“. It adopts the weighted averages method to calculate the value. The inclusive windows have a higher priority. You can overlap these windows, and, if you place a exclusive window within a larger inclusive window, the exclusive part of the overlapped windows will be deducted from the inclusive window.
  • Page 55 VIVOTEK Day/Night Switch to B/W in night mode Select this checkbox to enable the Network Camera to automatically switch to Black & White display during the night mode. Turn on external IR illuminator in night mode If your camera is installed with an IR illuminator and the digital output signals are connected to it, you can let system firmware turn on the supplementary illuminator during low-light conditions.

  • Page 56: Privacy Mask

    VIVOTEK Privacy mask Advanced Mode Click Privacy Mask to open the settings page. On this page, you can block out certain sensitive zones to address privacy concerns. 2011/03/15 17:08:56 2011/03/15 17:08:56 2011/03/15 17:08:56 ■ To set the privacy mask windows, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 57: Pixel Calculator

    VIVOTEK Pixel Calculator Advanced Mode Click the Add button at the lower screen to create a pixel calculator window. Place your cursor on the window to move it to an area of your interest, and change the size of window to fit the area of interest.

  • Page 58: Media > Video

    VIVOTEK Media > Video Advanced Mode The Field of View window allows you to select either the Fisheye mode or a 1080P Full HD mode. The 1080P Full HD mode provides a dewarpped section (1920x1080 pixels) out of the 180 degrees hemispheric view.

  • Page 59: Stream Settings

    VIVOTEK Stream settings Advanced Mode This Network Camera supports multiple streams with frame size ranging from 192 x 192 to 1920 x 1920. Please follow the steps below to set up those settings for an individual stream: 1. Select a stream to configure its viewing region.
  • Page 60 VIVOTEK Click the stream item to display the detailed information. This Network Camera offers real-time SVC, H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG compression standards (Triple Codec) for real-time viewing. H.264 MPEG-4 mode is selected, the video is streamed via RTSP protocol. There are four parameters for you to adjust the video performance: ■...
  • Page 61 60fps NVR Storage VIVOTEK's VAST server (rev. 1.6.1 and later) automatically negotiates with a camera and determines whether a network camera comes with the SVC feature. The SVC checkbox appears if the network camera supports the feature. The same checkbox also appears in the Batch Insert Cameras window.
  • Page 62 VIVOTEK A sample screen of an SVC configuration option on a VAST LiveClient session is shown below: JPEG mode is selected, the Network Camera continuously sends JPEG images to the client, producing a moving effect similar to a filmstrip. Every single JPEG image transmitted guarantees the same image quality, which in turn comes at the expense of variable bandwidth usage.

  • Page 63: Media > Audio

    VIVOTEK Media > Audio 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 64: Network > General Settings

    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 16 for details.
  • Page 65 VIVOTEK Primary DNS: The primary domain name server that translates hostnames into IP addresses. Secondary DNS: Secondary domain name server that backups the Primary DNS. Primary WINS server: The primary WINS server that maintains the database of computer name and IP address.
  • Page 66 VIVOTEK 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 is not supported by your router, you will see the following message: Error: Router does not support UPnP port forwarding.
  • Page 67 VIVOTEK 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 work? UPnP networking technology provides automatic IP configuration and dynamic discovery of devices added to a network.
  • Page 68 VIVOTEK 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 69 VIVOTEK 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: http://[2001:0c08:2500:0002:0202:d1ff:fe04:65f4]/ IPv6 address 4.
  • Page 70 VIVOTEK Port HTTPS port: By default, the HTTPS port is set to 443. It can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535. Two way audio port: By default, the two way audio port is set to 5060. Also, it can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535.
  • Page 71 To stop talking, click again. FTP port: The FTP server allows the user to save recorded video clips. You can utilize VIVOTEK's Installation Wizard 2 to upgrade the firmware via FTP server. By default, the FTP port is set to 21, or assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535.

  • Page 72: Network > Streaming Protocols

    VIVOTEK Network > Streaming protocols Advanced Mode HTTP streaming To utilize HTTP authentication, make sure that your have set a password for the Network Camera first; please refer to Security > User account on page 83 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 73 VIVOTEK 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.
  • Page 74 NOTE: An original, oval view will be displayed using all RTSP players. For access to the Regional Views, you can install VIVOTEK's ST7501 or VAST software. You can right-click on a live view window to see the Display mode options.
  • Page 75 VIVOTEK 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 the clients. By default, the RTP port for video is set to 5556 and the RTP port for audio is set to 5558.
  • Page 76 VIVOTEK Multicast settings for stream 1 ~ 3: Click the items to display the detailed configuration information. Select the Always multicast option to enable multicast for streams 1 ~ 3. Unicast video transmission delivers a stream through point-to-point transmission; multicast, on the other hand, sends a stream to the multicast group address and allows multiple clients to acquire the stream at the same time by requesting a copy from the multicast group address.

  • Page 77: Network > Qos (Quality Of Service)

    VIVOTEK Network > 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, especially for real-time streaming multimedia applications.
  • Page 78 VIVOTEK 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 Services Codepoint). This is a 6-bit field that provides 64 different class IDs.

  • Page 79: Network > Ddns

    IP address, to have a fixed host and domain name. Express link Express Link is a free service provided by VIVOTEK server, which allows users to register a domain name for a network device. One URL can only be mapped to one MAC address. This service will check out if the host name is valid and automatically open a port on your router.

  • Page 80: Manual Setup

    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 Cameras from the Internet.
  • Page 81 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 integrators offer such services.

  • Page 82: Network > Snmp (Simple Network Management Protocol)

    VIVOTEK Network > 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. It helps network administrators to remotely manage network devices and find, solve network problems with ease.

  • Page 83: Security > User Account

    VIVOTEK Security > User Account 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 password for the “root” account first.

  • Page 84: Security > Https (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Over Ssl)

    VIVOTEK Security > 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. Create and Install Certificate Method Before using HTTPS for communication with the Network Camera, a Certificate must be created first.
  • Page 85 VIVOTEK 5. Click Save to preserve your configuration, and your current session with the camera will change to the encrypted connection. 6. If your web session does not automatically change to an encrypted HTTPS session, click Home to re- turn to the main page. Change the URL address from “http://” to “https://“ in the address bar and press Enter on your keyboard.
  • Page 86 VIVOTEK Create certificate request and install 1. Select the option from the Method pull-down menu. 2. Click Create certificate to proceed. 3. The following information will show up in a pop-up window after clicking Create. Then click Save to generate the certificate request.
  • Page 87 VIVOTEK 5. Look for a trusted certificate authority, such as Symantec’s VeriSign Authentication Services, that issues digital certificates. Sign in and purchase the SSL certification service. Copy the certificate request from your request prompt and paste it in the CA’s signing request window. Proceed with the rest of the process as CA’s instructions on their webpage.
  • Page 88 VIVOTEK 7. Open a new edit, paste the certificate contents, and press ENTER at the end of the contents to add an empty line. 8. Convert file format from DOS to UNIX. Open File menu > Conversions > DOS to Unix.
  • Page 89 VIVOTEK 9. Save the edit using the “.crt” extension, using a file name like “CAcert.crt.” 10. Return to the original firmware session, use the Browse button to locate the crt certificate file, and click Upload to enable the certification. User's Manual - 89...
  • Page 90 VIVOTEK Note that a 11. When the certifice file is successfully loaded, its status will be stated as Active. certificate must have been created and installed before you can click on the “Save" button for the configuration to take effect.

  • Page 91: Security > Access List

    VIVOTEK Security > 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). The default value is 10. If you modify the value and click Save, all current connections will be disconnected and automatically attempt to re-link (IE Explore or Quick Time Player).
  • Page 92 VIVOTEK ■ Disconnect: If you want to break off the current connections, please select them and click this button. Please note that those checked connections will only be disconnected temporarily and will automatically try to re-link again (IE Explorer or Quick Time Player).
  • Page 93 VIVOTEK Network: This rule allows the user to assign a network address and corresponding subnet mask to the Allow/Deny List. The routing prefix is written in CIDR notation. For example: accesses from IP address 192.168.2.x will be bolcked. If IPv6 filter is preferred, you will be prompted by the following window. Enter the IPv6 address and the two-digit prefix length to specify the range of IP addresses in your configuration.

  • Page 94: Security > Ieee 802.1X

    Authentication server (usually a RADIUS server): Checks the client certificate and decides whether to accept the end user’s access request. ■ VIVOTEK Network Cameras support two types of EAP methods to perform authentication: EAP-PEAP and EAP-TLS. Please follow the steps below to enable 802.1x settings: 1.
  • Page 95 VIVOTEK 3. When all settings are complete, move the Network Camera to the protected LAN by connecting it to an 802.1x enabled switch. The devices will then start the authentication automatically. NOTE: ► The authentication process for 802.1x: 1. The Certificate Authority (CA) provides the required signed certificates to the Network Camera (the supplicant) and the RADIUS Server (the authentication server).

  • Page 96: Ptz > Ptz Settings

    VIVOTEK PTZ > PTZ settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to control the Network Camera’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation. The PTZ function allows users to quickly move the focus to a target area for close-up viewing without physically zooming the camera.
  • Page 97 VIVOTEK 2. Adjust the shooting area to the desired position using the PTZ keypad, the FOV indicators, or mouse clicks on the live screen. To begin the mouse control, click on the two interactive windows. If you click on the Original view window, an FOV indicator will appear. You can click and hold down the left mouse button to drag the FOV indicator to a desired position.
  • Page 98 VIVOTEK Home page in Regional Display Mode Shown below is the display order of preset positions when you click on the Rotate button on the main page. Preset positions Preset positions 7 6 6 ■ The preset positions will also be displayed on the home page. Select one from the Go to drop-down list, and the preset position will display on one of the Regional view windows.

  • Page 99: Event > Event Settings

    VIVOTEK Event > Event settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to respond 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. Click on Help, there is an illustration shown in the pop-up window explaining that an event can be triggered by many sources, such as motion detection or external digital input devices.
  • Page 100 VIVOTEK ■ Event name: Enter a name for the event setting. ■ Enable this event: Select this checkbox to enable the event setting. ■ Priority: Select the relative importance of this event (High, Normal, or Low). Events with a higher priority setting will be executed first.
  • Page 101 VIVOTEK ■ Camera tampering detection This option allows the Network Camera to trigger when the camera detects that is is being tampered with. To enable this function, you need to configure the Tampering Detection option first. Please refer to page 115 for detailed information.

  • Page 102: Add Server

    VIVOTEK Add server Click Add server to unfold the server setting window. You can specify where the notification messages are sent when a trigger is activated. A total of 5 server settings can be configured. There are four choices of server types available: Email, FTP, HTTP, and Network storage. Select the item to display the detailed configuration options.
  • Page 103 VIVOTEK To verify if the email settings are correctly configured, click Test. The result will be shown in a pop-up window. If successful, you will also receive an email indicating the result. Click Save server to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the Add server page.
  • Page 104 VIVOTEK ■ Passive mode Most firewalls do not accept new connections initiated from external requests. If the FTP server supports passive mode, select this option to enable passive mode FTP and allow data transmission to pass through the firewall. To verify if the FTP settings are correctly configured, click Test. The result will be shown in a pop-up window as shown below.
  • Page 105 VIVOTEK Network storage: Select to send the media files to a network storage location when a trigger is activated. Please refer to NAS server on page 118 for details. Click Save server to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the Add server page.

  • Page 106: Add Media

    VIVOTEK Add media Add media Click to open the media setting window. 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. There are three choices of media types available: Snapshot, Video Clip, and System log.
  • Page 107 VIVOTEK ■ Add date and time suffix to the file name. Select this option to add a date/time suffix to the file name. For example: Snapshot_20110320_100341 File name prefix Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS Click Save media to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the Add media page.
  • Page 108 VIVOTEK ■ Maximum duration Specify the maximum recording duration in seconds. Up to 10 seconds of video can be recorded. For example, if pre-event recording is set to 5 seconds and the maximum duration is set to 10 seconds, the Network Camera continues to record for another 4 seconds after a trigger is activated.
  • Page 109 VIVOTEK ■ View: Click this button to open a file list window. This function is only for SD card and Network Storage. If you click View button of SD card, a Local storage page will pop up for you to manage recorded files on SD card.
  • Page 110 VIVOTEK Here is an example of the Event setting: When completed the settings with steps 1~3 to arrange Schedule, Trigger, and Action of an event, click Save event to enable the settings and click Close to exit the page. The following is an example of the Event setting page:...
  • Page 111 Please note that there is a limited number of customized scripts you can upload; if the current amount of customized scripts has reached the limit, an alert message will prompt. If you need more information, please contact VIVOTEK’s technical support. Click to upload a file...

  • Page 112: Applications > Motion Detection

    VIVOTEK Applications > Motion detection This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to enable motion detection. A total of five motion detection windows can be configured. Motion Detection Setting 1: For normal situations Motion Detection Setting 2: For special situations Follow the steps below to enable motion detection: 1.
  • Page 113 VIVOTEK on page 99. 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% If you want to configure specific motion detection settings individually for day/night/schedule operations, please click Profile to open the Motion Detection Profile Settings page as shown below.
  • Page 114 VIVOTEK 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) and will be compared with the sensitivity setting. Sensitivity is a value that expresses the sensitivity to moving objects.

  • Page 115: Applications > Di And Do

    VIVOTEK Applications > DI and DO Advanced Mode Digital input: Select High or Low as the Normal status for the digital input. Connect the digital input pin of the Network Camera to an external device to detect the current connection status.

  • Page 116: Recording > Recording Settings

    VIVOTEK Recording > Recording settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the recording settings for the Network Camera. Recording Settings Insert your SD card and click here to test NOTE: Please remember to format your SD card when used for the first time. Please refer to page 121 for detailed information.
  • Page 117 VIVOTEK If you enable adaptive recording on Camera A, only when an event is triggered on Camera A will the server record the streaming data in full frame rate; otherwise, it will only request the I frame data during normal monitoring, thus effectively save lots of bandwidths and storage.
  • Page 118 VIVOTEK 2. Destination You can select the SD card or network storage (NAS) for the recorded video files. NAS server Click Add NAS server to open the server setting window and follow the steps below to set up: 1. Fill in the information for the access to the shared networked storage.
  • Page 119 VIVOTEK If successful, you will receive a test.txt file on the networked storage server. 3. Enter a server name. 4. Click Save to complete the settings and click Close to exit the page. ■ Capacity: You can either choose the entire available space or impose a reserved space. The Reserved space should be of the size of at least 15MBytes.
  • Page 120 VIVOTEK range from 100 to 900 Megabytes. ■ File name prefix: Enter a name for each recorded video. If you want to enable recording notification, please click Event to set up. Please refer to Event > Event settings on page 99 for more details.

  • Page 121: Local Storage > Sd Card Management

    VIVOTEK Local storage > SD card management This section explains how to manage the local storage on the Network Camera. Here you can view SD card status, and implement SD card control. SD card staus This column shows the status and reserved space of your SD card. Please remember to format the SD card when using for the first time.

  • Page 122: Local Storage > Content Management

    VIVOTEK Local storage > Content management This section explains how to manage the content of recorded videos on the Network Camera. Here you can search and view the records and view the searched results. Searching and Viewing the Records This column allows the user to set up search criteria for recorded data. If you do not select any criteria and click Search button, all recorded data will be listed in the Search Results cloumn.

  • Page 123: Search Results

    VIVOTEK 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. Enter a key word to filter the Numbers of entries displayed...
  • Page 124 VIVOTEK ■ JPEGs to AVI: This function only applies to “JPEG“ format files such as snapshots. You can select several snapshots from the list, then click this button. Those snapshots will be converted into an AVI file. ■ Lock/Unlock: Select the desired search results, then click this button. The selected items will become Locked, which will not be deleted during cyclic recoroding.

  • Page 125: Appendix

    VIVOTEK Appendix URL Commands for the Network Camera 1. 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 126: General Cgi Url Syntax And Parameters

    VIVOTEK 3. General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters CGI parameters are written in lower-case and as one word without any underscores or other separators. When the CGI request includes internal camera parameters, these parameters must be written exactly as they are named in the camera or video server. The CGIs are organized in functionally-related directories under the cgi-bin directory.
  • Page 127 VIVOTEK [&<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 any parameters, all the parameters on the server will be returned. If you specify only <group>, the parameters of the related group will be returned.

  • Page 128: Set Server Parameter Values

    (Note: The return page can be a general HTML file (.htm, .html) or a VIVOTEK server script executable (.vspx) file. It cannot be a CGI command or have any extra parameters. This parameter must be placed at the end of the parameter list Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n...

  • Page 129: Available Parameters On The Server

    VIVOTEK <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 Response: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/html\r\n Context-Length: 33\r\n \r\n network.ipaddress=192.168.0.123\r\n 7. Available parameters on the server...
  • Page 130 VIVOTEK everything inside <> A description integer primary key SQLite data type. A 32-bit signed integer. The value is assigned a unique integer by the server. text SQLite data type. The value is a text string, stored using the database encoding (UTF-8, UTF-16BE or UTF-16-LE).
  • Page 131 VIVOTEK 7.1 system Group: system NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) hostname string[64] Mega-Pixel Host name of server Network (Network Camera, Camera Wireless Network Camera, Video Server, Wireless Video Server). ledoff <boolean> Turn on (0) or turn off (1) all led indicators.
  • Page 132 VIVOTEK -400: GMT-10:00 Hawaii -360: GMT-09:00 Alaska -320: GMT-08:00 Las Vegas, San_Francisco, Vancouver -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,...
  • Page 133 VIVOTEK Nairobi 121: GMT 03:00 Iraq 140: GMT 03:30 Tehran 160: GMT 04:00 Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi, Yerevan 180: GMT 04:30 Kabul 200: GMT 05:00 Ekaterinburg, Islamabad, Karachi, Tashkent 220: GMT 05:30 Calcutta, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi 230: GMT 05:45 Kathmandu...
  • Page 134 VIVOTEK daylight_auto_endtime string[19] NONE Display the current daylight saving end time. daylight_timezones string ,-360,-320, List time zone index which support -280,-240, daylight saving time. -241,-200, -201,-160, -140,-120, -80,-40,0, 40,41,80, 81,82,83, 120,140, 380,400,48 updateinterval 0 to Disable automatic time 3600, adjustment, otherwise, it indicates...
  • Page 135 VIVOTEK commands. When cooperating with others, the system parameters will be restored to default values except for a union of combined results. restoreexceptlang <Any Restore the system parameters to Value> default values except the custom language file the user has uploaded.
  • Page 136 Subgroup of system: info (The fields in this group are unchangeable.) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) modelname string[40] FE8172 Internal model name of the server (eg. IP7139) extendedmodelname string[40] FE8172 ODM specific model name of server (eg. DCS-5610). If it is not an ODM model, this field will be equal to “modelname”...
  • Page 137 VIVOTEK 7.2 status Group: status NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) videoactualmodulation ntsc, The actual modulation type <product dependent> (videoin.type=0). di_i<0~(ndi-1)> <boolean> 0 => Inactive, normal <product dependent> 1 => Active, triggered (capability.ndi > 0) do_i<0~(ndo-1)> <boolean> 0 => Inactive, normal <product dependent>...
  • Page 138 VIVOTEK 7.4 digital output behavior define Group: do_i<0~(ndo-1)> (capability.ndo > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) normalstate open, open Indicate open circuit or grounded closed circuit (inactive status) 7.5 security Group: security NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) privilege_do...
  • Page 139 VIVOTEK 7.6 network Group: network NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) preproces <positive <blank> An 32-bit integer, each bit can be set separately as integer> follows: Bit 0 => HTTP service; Bit 1=> HTTPS service; Bit 2=> FTP service; Bit 3 => Two way audio and RTSP Streaming service;...
  • Page 140 VIVOTEK router <ip <blank> Default gateway. address> dns1 <ip <blank> Primary DNS server. address> dns2 <ip <blank> Secondary DNS server. address> wins1 <ip <blank> Primary WINS server. address> wins2 <ip <blank> Secondary WINS server. address> 7.6.1 802.1x Subgroup of network: ieee8021x (capability.protocol.ieee8021x > 0)
  • Page 141 VIVOTEK 7.6.2 QOS Subgroup of network: qos_cos (capability.protocol.qos.cos > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable/disable CoS (IEEE 802.1p) vlanid 1~4095 VLAN ID video Video channel for CoS audio Audio channel for CoS <product (capability.naudio > 0) dependent>...
  • Page 142 VIVOTEK 7.6.4 FTP Subgroup of network: ftp NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 21, 1025~65535 Local ftp server port. 7.6.5 HTTP Subgroup of network: http NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 80, 1025 ~ HTTP port. 65535 alternateport...
  • Page 143 VIVOTEK 7.6.6 HTTPS port Subgroup of network: https_port (capability.protocol.https > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 443, 1025 ~ HTTPS port. 65535 7.6.7 RTSP Subgroup of network: rtsp (capability.protocol.rtsp > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 554, 1025 ~ RTSP port.
  • Page 144 VIVOTEK 7.6.7.1 RTSP multicast Subgroup of network_rtsp_s<0~(n-1)>: multicast, n is stream count (capability.protocol.rtp.multicast > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) alwaysmulticast <boolean> Enable always multicast. ipaddress <ip address> For n=0, Multicast IP address. 239.128.1.99 For n=1, 239.128.1.100, and so on.
  • Page 145 VIVOTEK 7.6.10 PPPoE Subgroup of network: pppoe (capability.protocol.pppoe > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) user string[128] <blank> PPPoE account user name. pass password[64] <blank> PPPoE account password. 7.7 IP Filter Group: ipfilter NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean>...

  • Page 146: Video Input

    VIVOTEK 7.8 Video input Group: videoin NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) cmosfreq 50, 60 CMOS frequency. (capability.videoin.type=2) whitebalance auto, manual auto “auto” indicates auto white balance. “manual” indicates keep current value. exposurelevel 0~12 Exposure level enableblc <boolean> Enable backlight compensation.
  • Page 147 VIVOTEK maxexposure 1, 15, 30, Maximum exposure time. 60, 120, 240, <product dependent> options framerate framerate Video input option: (1) video frame rate first mode enablepreview <boolean> Usage for UI of exposure settings. Preview settings of video profile. 7.8.1 Video input setting per channel Group: videoin_c<0~(n-1)>...
  • Page 148 VIVOTEK be set separately as follows: Bit 0 => Support camera control function; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 1 => Built-in or external camera; 0 (external), 1(built-in) Bit 2 => Support pan operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 3 => Support tilt operation;...
  • Page 149 VIVOTEK s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_intrap 250, 500, 1000 Intra frame period in eriod 1000, 2000, milliseconds. 3000, 4000 s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_bitrate average, average “average” indicates the restriction upperbound average bit rate will be equal to its target bit rate. “upperbound” indicates the bit rate will always not exceed its target bit rate.
  • Page 150 VIVOTEK fps (for MPEG-4). s<0~(m-1)>_svc_intraperio 250, 500, 1000 Intra frame period in 1000, 2000, milliseconds. 3000, 4000 s<0~(m-1)>_svc_svclayer SVC temporal layer. s<0~(m-1)>_svc_svcsyntax Enable SVC syntax or not. s<0~(m-1)>_svc_bitraterest average, average “average” indicates the riction upperbound average bit rate will be equal to its target bit rate.
  • Page 151 VIVOTEK “ratecontrolmode”. s<0~(m-1)>_svc_maxframe 1~25, Set maximum frame rate in 26~30 (only fps (for svc). for NTSC or 60Hz CMOS) s<0~(m-1)>_svc_profile Indicate SVC profiles 0: baseline 1: main profile 2: high profile s<0~(m-1)>_h264_intraperi 250, 500, 1000 Intra frame period in 1000, 2000, milliseconds.
  • Page 152 VIVOTEK s<0~(m-1)>_h264_qpercen 1~100 Manual video quality level input. (s<0~(m-1)>_h264_quant = 100) s<0~(m-1)>_h264_bitrate 1000~160000 3000000 Set bit rate in bps when choosing cbr in “ratecontrolmode”. s<0~(m-1)>_h264_maxfra 1~15 Set maximum frame rate in fps (for h264). s<0~(m-1)>_h264_profile Indicate H264 profiles <product dependent>...
  • Page 153 VIVOTEK input. (s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_quan t = 100) s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_maxfra 1~15 Set maximum frame rate in fps (for JPEG). s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_bitrate 1000~160000 30000000 Set bit rate in bps when choosing cbr in “ratecontrolmode”. s<0~(m-1)>_forcei Force I frame. wdrc_mode WDR enhanced. 0: off 1: Sensitivity low...
  • Page 154 VIVOTEK maxexposure 1~32000 Maximum exposure time. enableblc <boolean> Enable backlight compensation. exposurelevel 0~12 Exposure level agcmode auto,fixed auto Set auto gain control mode. maxgain 0~100 Manual set maximum gain value. mingain 0~100 Manual set minimum gain value. whitebalance auto, manual auto “auto”...
  • Page 155 VIVOTEK 0: low 1: medium 2: high agcmode auto,fixed auto Set auto gain control mode. maxgain 0~100 Manual set maximum gain value. mingain 0~100 Manual set minimum gain value. 7.10 IR cut control Group: ircutcontrol (capability.nvideoinprofile > 0) NAME VALUE...
  • Page 156 VIVOTEK 7.11 Image setting per channel Group: image_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) brightness -5~5 Adjust brightness of image according to mode settings. saturation -5~5,100 Adjust saturation of image according to mode settings. 100 for saturation percentage mode.
  • Page 157 VIVOTEK saturation=100 profile_i0_contrast -5 ~ 5 Adjust contrast of image according to mode settings. profile_i0_sharpness -3~3 Adjust sharpness of image according to mode settings. profile_i0_sharpnesspercent 0~100 Adjust sharpness value of percentage when sharpness=100 profile_i0_gammacurve 0~100 Gamma curve profile_i0_lowlightmode <boolean> Enable/disable low light mode.
  • Page 158 VIVOTEK sharpness=100 gammacurve 0~100 Gamma curve lowlightmode <boolean> Enable/disable low light mode. Group: imagepreview NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) videoin_whitebalance auto, auto Preview of adjusting white balance of manual image according to mode settings videoin_restoreatwb 0, 1~ Restore of adjusting white balance of...
  • Page 159 VIVOTEK <product window. dependent> Group: exposurewin_c<0~(n-1)>_profile for m profile and n channel product capability_ videoin_supportexpwin = NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) i<0~(m-1)>_mode auto, custom, auto The mode indicates how <product dependent> to decide the exposure. auto: Use full view as the only one exposure window.

  • Page 160: Motion Detection Settings

    VIVOTEK 1 => +20dB 2 => +40dB Gain of input. (audioin_c<0~(n-1)>_source = micin) s<0~(m-1)>_codectype aac4, gamr, aac4 Set audio codec type for input. g711 s<0~(m-1)>_aac4_bitrate 16000, 16000 Set AAC4 bitrate in bps. <product dependent> 32000, 48000, 64000, 96000, 128000 s<0~(m-1)>_gamr_bitrate...
  • Page 161 VIVOTEK win_i<0~4>_enable <boolean> Enable motion window 1~3. win_i<0~4>_name string[14] <blank> Name of motion window 1~3. win_i<0~4>_polygon 0 ~ 320,0 ~ Coordinate of polygon window 240, 0 ~ position. 320,0 ~ (4 points: 240, 0 ~ x0,y0,x1,y1,x2,y2,x3,y3) 320,0 ~ 240, 0 ~ 320,0 ~ 240 win_i<0~4>_objsize...
  • Page 162 VIVOTEK 7.17 Tempering detection settings Group: tampering_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product (capability.tampering > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable or disable tamper detection. threshold 0 ~ 255 Threshold of tamper detection. duration 10 ~ 600 If tampering value exceeds the ‘threshold’ for more than ‘duration’...
  • Page 163 VIVOTEK PCCW, Mars_VC => cybergate ddns MegaChips, Planex_VC => cybergate ddns DLink, Sun_VC => cybergate ddns DLinkCN Nexus_Control => nexus control Logitec, DO_JP_FREE => dp-21.net (free) GE_Security, Epolice => epolice.com.tw HUAGAI, PCCW => pccw.com 3322, MegaChips => megachips.co.jp ALARM, Dlink =>D-LINK ChangeIP, DlinkCN =>...

  • Page 164: System Log

    VIVOTEK state onlycheck, NULL Camera will check the status of network onlyoffline, environment and express link URL checkonline, badnetwork string[64] NULL The url user define to link to camera 7.20 UPnP presentation Group: upnppresentation NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean>...

  • Page 165: Camera Ptz Control

    VIVOTEK 0: LOG_EMERG 1: LOG_ALERT 2: LOG_CRIT 3: LOG_ERR 4: LOG_WARNING 5: LOG_NOTICE 6: LOG_INFO 7: LOG_DEBUG setparamlevel Show log of parameter setting. 0: disable 1: Show log of parameter setting set from external. 2. Show log of parameter setting set from external and internal.
  • Page 166 VIVOTEK preset_i<0~(npreset-1 0 ~ 999 The dwelling time of each preset )>_ dwelling location uart 0 ~ (m-1), m Select corresponding uart is UART count (capability.nuart>0). cameraid 0~255 Camera ID controlling external PTZ camera. isptz 0 ~ 2 0: disable PTZ commands.
  • Page 167 VIVOTEK even stopbit 2-1.5 , data bit is 5 uartmode rs485, rs485 RS485 or RS232. rs232 customdrvcmd_i<0~ string[128] <blank> PTZ command for custom 9> camera. speedlink_i<0~4>_n string[40] <blank> Additional PTZ command name. speedlink_i<0~4>_c string[128] <blank> Additional PTZ command list. ptzdriver...
  • Page 168 VIVOTEK rwcommunity string[31] Private Read/write community rocommunity string[31] Public Read only community syslocation 0~128 <blank> System location syscontact 0~128 <blank> System contact 168 - User's Manual...
  • Page 169 Hyperlink of the logo w.vivotek.c logo_powerbyvvtk_hidden <boolean> 0 => display the power by vivotek logo 1 => hide the power by vivotek logo custombutton_manualtrigger_s <boolean> Show or hide manual trigger (VI) button in homepage <product dependent> 0 -> Hidden 1 ->...

  • Page 170: Privacy Mask

    VIVOTEK 7.27 Privacy mask Group: privacymask_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable privacy mask. win_i<0~4>_enable <boolean> Enable privacy mask window. win_i<0~4>_name string[14] <blank> Name of the privacy mask window. win_i<0~4>_ 0 ~ 320,0 ~ 240,...
  • Page 171 VIVOTEK integer> naudioin Number of audio inputs. <positive integer> naudioout Number of audio outputs. <positive integer> nvideoin <positive Number of video inputs. integer> nmediastream <positive Number of media stream per integer> channels. nvideosetting <positive Number of video settings per integer>...
  • Page 172 VIVOTEK Bit 4 => Support zoom operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 5 => Support focus operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 6 => Support iris operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 7 => External or built-in PT; 0(built-in), 1(external) Bit 8 => Invalidate bit 1 ~ 7;...
  • Page 173 VIVOTEK protocol_maxmegac <positive The maximum megapixel onnection integer> streaming connections. protocol_rtp_multica <boolean> Indicate whether to support scalable multicast. scalable protocol_rtp_multica <boolean> Indicate whether to support backchannel multicast. backchannel protocol_rtp_tcp <boolean> Indicate whether to support RTP over TCP. protocol_rtp_http <boolean> Indicate whether to support RTP over HTTP.
  • Page 174 VIVOTEK commas> 512x512, <product 768x768, dependent> 1056x1056, 1280x1280, 1536x1536 1920x1920 videoin_nresolution < number of Available resolutions list. available (only for 5M series) resolution list> <product dependent> videoin_mpeg4_max <a list of available 15,15,15,15,15, Available maximum frame framerate maximum frame 15,15,15,15 list. (only for 5M series) rate separated by commas>...
  • Page 175 VIVOTEK videoin_fov <a list of available 1920x1080,195 Available crop size list. (only crop size 2x1944 for 5M series) separated by commas> <product dependent> videoin_maxframera <a list of available Available maximum frame maximum frame list. rate separated by commas> <product dependent>...
  • Page 176 VIVOTEK audioout_codec g711 g711 Available codec list for SIP. <product dependent> camctrl_httptunnel <boolean> Indicate whether to support httptunnel. camctrl_httptunnelcl <boolean> Indicate whether to support ient httptunnel client. camctrl_privilege <boolean> Indicate whether to support “Manage Privilege” of PTZ control in the Security page.
  • Page 177 VIVOTEK wireless_endchannel 1 ~ 14 Indicate the end channel of wireless network derivative_brand <boolean> Indicate whether to support the upgrade function for the derivative brand. For example, if the value is true, the VVTK product can be upgraded to VVXX.

  • Page 178: Event Setting

    VIVOTEK recording is supported. localstorage_modnu The maximum MOD <positive connection numbers. integer> adaptiverecording <boolean> Indicate whether to support adaptive recording. adaptivestreaming <boolean> Indicate whether to support adaptive streaming. 7.29 Customized event script Group: event_customtaskfile_i<0~2> PARAMETER VALUE Default SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set)
  • Page 179 VIVOTEK trigger boot, boot Indicate the trigger condition: “boot” = System boot motion, “di”= Digital input seq, “motion” = Video motion detection recnotify, “seq” = Periodic condition tampering, “visignal” = Video input signal loss. visignal, “recnotify” = Recording notification. “tampering” = Tamper detection.
  • Page 180 VIVOTEK weekday 0~127 Indicate which weekday is scheduled. One bit represents one weekday. bit0 (LSB) = Saturday bit1 = Friday bit2 = Thursday bit3 = Wednesday bit4 = Tuesday bit5 = Monday bit6 = Sunday For example, to detect events on...
  • Page 181 VIVOTEK action_server_i<0~4>_ NULL, 0~4 <blank> Index of the attached media. media action_server_i<0~4>_ <boolean> Enable this to create folders by date, datefolder time, and hour automatically. action_patrol_enable <Boolean> Enable/disable ptz patrol when event (only for VS series) triggered. <product dependent> action_ patrol _server...
  • Page 182 VIVOTEK ftp_passwd string[64] NULL Password of the user. ftp_port 0~65535 Port to connect to the server. ftp_location string[128] NULL Location to upload or store the media. ftp_passive 0, 1 Enable or disable passive mode. 0 = disable passive mode 1 = enable passive mode...
  • Page 183 VIVOTEK snapshot_prefix string[16] Snapshot1_ Indicate the prefix of the filename. media_i0=> Snapshot1_ media_i1=> Snapshot2_ media_i2=> Snapshot3_ media_i3=> Snapshot4_ media_i4=> Snapshot5_ snapshot_datesuffix 0, 1 Add date and time suffix to filename: 1 = Add date and time suffix. 0 = Do not add.
  • Page 184 VIVOTEK 7.33 Recording Group: recording_i<0~1> PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) name string[40] NULL Identification of this entry. trigger schedule, schedule The event trigger type networkfail schedule: The event is triggered by schedule networkfail: The event is triggered by the failure of network connection.
  • Page 185 VIVOTEK notifyserver 0~31 Indicate which notification server is scheduled. One bit represents one application server (server_i0~i4). bit0 (LSB) = server_i0. bit1 = server_i1. bit2 = server_i2. bit3 = server_i3. bit4 = server_i4. For example, enable server_i0, server_i2, and server_i4 as notification servers;...
  • Page 186 VIVOTEK dest The destination to store the recorded data. “cf” means local storage (CF or SD card). “0” means the index of the network storage. cffolder string[128] NULL Folder name. filesize 100~900 Unit: Mega bytes. When this condition is reached, recording file is truncated.
  • Page 187 VIVOTEK -3 = Certificate not installed -2 = Invalid public key -1 = Waiting for certificate 0 = Not installed 1 = Active countryname string[2] Country name in the certificate information. stateorprovincename string[128] Asia State or province name in the certificate information.

  • Page 188: Eptz Setting

    VIVOTEK 7.36 ePTZ setting Group: eptz_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product. (capability.eptz > 0) PARAMETER VALUE Default SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) tiltspeed -5 ~ 5 Tilt speed panspeed -5 ~ 5 Pan speed zoomspeed -5 ~ 5 Zoom speed panoramicspeed 1 ~ 5...
  • Page 189 VIVOTEK 7.38 Seamless recording setting Group: seamlessrecording (capability.localstorage.seamless > 0) PARAMETER VALUE Default SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) diskmode seamless, seamless “seamless” indicates enable seamless manageable recording. “manageable” indicates disable seamless recording. maxconnection Maximum number of connected seamless streaming. stream (Internal used, read only)

  • Page 190: Drive The Digital Output

    VIVOTEK 8. Useful Functions 8.1 Drive the Digital Output (capability.ndo > 0) Note: This request requires Viewer privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/dido/setdo.cgi?do1=<state>[&do2=<state>] [&do3=<state>][&do4=<state>] Where state is 0 or 1; “0” means inactive or normal state, while “1” means active or triggered state.
  • Page 191 VIVOTEK Example: Query the status of digital input 1 . Request: http://myserver/cgi-bin/dido/getdi.cgi?di1 Response: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: 7\r\n \r\n di1=1\r\n 8.3 Query Status of the Digital Output (capability.ndo > 0) Note: This request requires Viewer privileges Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/dido/getdo.cgi?[do0][&do1][&do2][&do3]...
  • Page 192 VIVOTEK \r\n do1=1\r\n 8.4 3D Privacy Mask Note: This request requires admin user privilege <SD81X1> You can set privacy mask only at zoom 1x. To go back to zoom 1x directly, please send this cgi command: "/cgi-bin/camctrl/camposition.cgi?setzoom=0" Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/setpm3d.cgi?method=<value>&name=<value>&[maskheight=<val...

  • Page 193: Capture Single Snapshot

    VIVOTEK 8.5 Capture Single Snapshot Note: This request requires Normal User privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg?[channel=<value>][&resolution=<value>] [&quality=<value>][&streamid=<value>] If the user requests a size larger than all stream settings on the server, this request will fail. PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT DESCRIPTION channel 0~(n-1) The channel number of the video source.

  • Page 194: Account Management

    VIVOTEK 8.6 Account Management Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/editaccount.cgi? method=<value>&username=<name>[&userpass=<value>][&privilege=<value>] [&privilege=<value>][…][&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION method Add an account to the server. When using this method, the “username” field is necessary. It will use the default value of other fields if not specified.

  • Page 195: System Logs

    VIVOTEK 8.7 System Logs Note: This request require Administrator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/syslog.cgi Server will return the most up-to-date system log. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: <syslog length>\r\n \r\n <system log information>\r\n 8.8 Upgrade Firmware Note: This request requires Administrator privileges.
  • Page 196 VIVOTEK 8.9 Camera Control (capability.ptzenabled, not used in FE8171) Note: This request requires Viewer privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/camctrl.cgi?[channel=<value>][&camid=<value>] [&move=<value>] – Move home, up, down, left, right [&focus=<value>] – Focus operation [&iris=<value>] – Iris operation [&auto=<value>] – Auto pan, patrol [&zoom=<value>]...
  • Page 197 VIVOTEK speedtilt -5 ~ 5 Set the tilt speed. speedzoom -5 ~ 5 Set the zoom speed. speedfocus -5 ~ 5 Set the focus speed. speedapp -5 ~ 5 Set the auto pan/patrol speed. auto Auto pan. patrol Auto patrol.
  • Page 198 VIVOTEK speedlink 0 ~ 4 Issue speed link command. gaptime 0~32768 The gaptime between two consecutive ptz commands for device. (unit: ms) 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.
  • Page 199 VIVOTEK down Move down. left Move left. right Move right. auto Auto pan. patrol Auto patrol. stop Stop auto pan/patrol. zoom wide Zoom larger view with current speed. tele Zoom further with current speed. zooming wide or tele Zoom without stopping for larger view or further view with zs speed, used for joystick control.
  • Page 200 VIVOTEK 8.11 Recall (capability.ptzenabled, not used in FE8171) Note: This request requires Viewer privileges. Method: GET Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/recall.cgi? recall=<value>[&channel=<value>][&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION recall Text string less than 30 One of the present positions to recall. characters channel <0~(n-1)> Channel of the video source.
  • Page 201 VIVOTEK 8.13 Preset Locations (capability.ptzenabled, not used in FE8171) Note: This request requires Operator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/operator/preset.cgi?[channel=<value>] [&addpos=<value>][&delpos=<value>][&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION addpos <Text string less than Add one preset location to the preset list. 30 characters> channel <0~(n-1)>...
  • Page 202 VIVOTEK 8.14 ePTZ Preset Locations (capability.eptz > 0, not used in FE8171) Note: This request requires Operator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/operator/ePreset.cgi?channel=<value>&stream=<value> [&addpos=<value>][&delpos=<value>][&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION channel <0~(n-1)> Channel of the video source. stream <0~(m-1)> Stream. addpos <Text string less than Add one preset location to the preset list.
  • Page 203 VIVOTEK addv6 Add IPv6 address into access list. delv4 Delete IPv4 address from access list. delv6 Delete IPv6 address from access list. <IP address> Single address: <IP address> Network address: <IP address / network mask> Range address:<start IP address - end IP address>...
  • Page 204 VIVOTEK This channel will help to transfer the raw data of UART over the network. Please see UART tunnel spec for detail information PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION channel 0 ~ (n-1) The channel number of UART. 8.17 Event/Control HTTP Tunnel Channel (capability.
  • Page 205 VIVOTEK 8.18 Get SDP of Streams Note: This request requires Viewer access privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/<network_rtsp_s<0~m-1>_accessname> “m” is the stream number. “network_accessname_<0~(m-1)>” is the accessname for stream “1” to stream “m”. Please refer to the “subgroup of network: rtsp” for setting the accessname of SDP.
  • Page 206 VIVOTEK 8.20 Senddata (capability.nuart > 0) Note: This request requires Viewer privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/senddata.cgi? [com=<value>][&data=<value>][&flush=<value>] [&wait=<value>] [&read=<value>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION 1 ~ <max. com port The target COM/RS485 port number. number> data <hex decimal The <hex decimal data> is a series of digits from 0 ~ 9, A ~ F.
  • Page 207 VIVOTEK 8.21 Storage managements (capability.storage.dbenabled > 0) Note: This request requires administrator privileges. Method: GET and POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/lsctrl.cgi?cmd=<cmd_type>[&<parameter>=<value>…] The commands usage and their input arguments are as follows. PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION cmd_type <string> Required. Command to be executed, including search, insert, delete, update, and queryStatus.
  • Page 208 VIVOTEK Indicate if the file is locked or not. 0: file is not locked. 1: file is locked. A locked file would not be removed from UI or cyclic storage. triggerTime <text> Optional. Indicate the event trigger time. (not the file created time) Format is “YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS”...
  • Page 209 VIVOTEK label <integer primary key> Required. Identify the designated record. Ex. label=1 isLocked <boolean> Required. Indicate if the file is locked or not. Ex. Update records whose key numbers are 1 and 5 to be locked status. http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/lsctrl.cgi?cmd=update&isLocked=1&label=1&label=5 Ex. Update records whose key numbers are 2 and 3 to be unlocked status.
  • Page 210 VIVOTEK state after duration. it cannot accept new requests. return <return page> Redirect to the page <return page> after the request is completely assigned. The <return page> can be a full URL path or relative path according the current path. If you omit this parameter, it will redirect to an empty page.
  • Page 211 VIVOTEK 8.23 Open Timeshift Stream (capability.timeshift > 0, timeshift_enable=1, timeshift_c<n>_s<m>_allow=1) Note: This request requires Viewer access privileges. Syntax: For HTTP push server (MJPEG): http://<servername>/<network_http_s<m>_accessname>?maxsft=<value>[&tsmode=<value>&reftime =<value>&forcechk&minsft=<value>] For RTSP (MP4 and H264), the user needs to input the URL below into an RTSP compatible player.
  • Page 212 VIVOTEK interger> least. (Used by forcechk) Return Code Description 400 Bad Request Request is rejected because some parameter values are illegal. 415 Unsupported Media Type Returned, if forcechk appears, when minsft is not achievable or the timeshift feature of the target stream is not enabled.
  • Page 213 VIVOTEK 2~97 <product (This must be present if mjpeg_quant <product dependent> dependent> is equal to 0, 99) <product dependent> mjpeg_maxframe 1~25, Set maximum frame rate in fps (for 26~30 (only for NTSC or JPEG). 60Hz CMOS) mpeg4_intraperiod 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 1000 Intra frame period in milliseconds.
  • Page 214 VIVOTEK dependent> equal to 0, 99) <product dependent> h264_bitrate 1000~8000000 512000 Set bit rate in bps when choosing cbr 1000~4000000 <product in “h264_ratecontrolmode”. <product dependent> dependent> h264_maxframe 1~25, Set maximum frame rate in fps (for 26~30 (only for NTSC or H264).
  • Page 215 VIVOTEK 8.26 Upload Files Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: POST Syntax: For daylight saving time configuration file: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/upload_dst.cgi Post data: filename =<file name>\r\n \r\n <multipart encoded form data> For language file: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/upload_lan.cgi Post data: filename =<file name>\r\n \r\n <multipart encoded form data>...
  • Page 216 VIVOTEK 8.27 Media on demand Media on demand allows users to select and receive/watch/listen to metadata/video/audio contents on demand. Note: This request requires Viewer access privileges. Syntax: rtsp://<servername>/mod.sdp?[&stime=<value>][&etime=<value>][&length =<value>][&loctime =<value>][&file=<value>][&tsmode=<value>] PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT DESCRIPTION stime <YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.MMM> N/A Start time. etime <YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.MMM>...

  • Page 217: Technical Specifications

    NPT adapter (for AM-518) Pendant pipe PoE injector, 802.3af compliant All speci cations are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2012 VIVOTEK INC. All rights reserved. Distributed by: VIVOTEK INC. 6F, No.192, Lien-Cheng Rd., Chung-Ho, New Taipei City, 235, Taiwan, R.O.C.

  • Page 218: Technology License Notice

    VIVOTEK 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO HTTP://WWW.VIALICENSING.COM.

  • Page 219: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい 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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