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  • Page 2 Product name: Video Server (VS3102) Release Date: 2005/06/15 Manual Revision: 2.10 Web site: www.vivotek.com Email: technical@vivotek.com sales@vivotek.com Made in Taiwan. ©Copyright 2000-2005. All rights reserved www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 3: Before You Use This Product

    Video Server” chapter serves to be a helpful reference to customize existing homepages or integrating with the current web server. For paragraphs preceded by the reader should use caution to understand completely the warnings. Ignoring the warnings may result in serious hazards or injuries. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Initial Access to the Video Server ..........16 Modem Environment ..............17 Hardware Installation................17 Cable Connection........................18 Power On ..........................18 Software Installation ................19 Install a New Modem ......................19 Setup a New Connection ....................22 Initial Access to the Video Server ..........27 www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 5 Clear data path for proprietary commands..............60 FTP .............................61 Uploading snapshots periodically to an external FTP server .......61 Customizing homepage images ..................61 Viewing system log ......................62 Uploading the configuration file ..................62 Software revision upgrade ....................62 Telnet............................63 System core debugging .....................63 www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 6 Camera configuration URL ....................73 Camera preset configuration URL ..................73 Camera custom command configuration URL ............73 Custom camera configuration URL ................74 Modem configuration URL ....................74 Application configuration URL..................75 Homepage layout configuration URL................76 DDNS & UPNP configuration URL..................76 www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 7 Appendix ..................77 A. POST procedure ..................77 B. Frequently asked questions ............78 C. Technical specifications ..............81 www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents Video Server VS3102 Power adapter Camera control cable Null modem cable Software CD I/O connector and wrench Quick installation guide Warranty card www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 9: Physical Description

    75Ohms resistance video port for connecting an external camera. To ensure video modulation type being correctly detected, cameras should be attached and powered on before the Video Server is powered on. RCA audio input The audio input is connected by RCA connector of mono-audio Line-In signal. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    This RS232 serial port can connect with a modem or included null modem cable to utilize dial-up network when Ethernet is not available. If Video Server operates with Ethernet interface, administrators may use this port to control PTZ camera attached to VIDEO. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 11: General I/O Terminal Block

    The relay switch can be used to turn on or off the external device. Status LEDs www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 12: Restore Button

    POST twice rather than the usual once, which can be observed from the flashing LEDs. After the system flashes the LEDs for the second time, withdraw the stick to release the button. The system will have restored factory default settings at that moment. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 13: Power Adapter

    Power adapter Connect the power jack of the included power adapter. Connecting the power adapter should be the last operation while physically installing the Video Server. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 14: Installation

    In the following content, "user" refers to those who can access the Video Server and "Administrator" refers to the supervisor who has the root password to configure the Video Server in addition to general access. Administrator should carefully read this manual, especially during installation. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 15: Ethernet Environment

    Shut down all the peripheral devices prior to connection. Connect the supplied cables from the Video Server to related devices according to the following steps. Note: The power adaptor must be kept unplugged until other cables are firmly connected. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 16: Power On

    Refer to the configuration section for further information. Connect the jack of the power adapter to Video Server prior to plugging the utility end into the utility power socket. It will reduce accidental electric surge shock. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 17: Initial Access To The Video Server

    Video Server. Clearing this option will fix IP address of the video server every time it boots up. If the option stays checked, the Video Server will pick up any available IP address automatically every time the system boots up. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 18: Modem Environment

    Dial-out connection denotes an active the Video Server to dial out to the other end of a dial-up server or any Internet service provider, abbreviated as ISP, to request a point-to-point connection. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 19: Cable Connection

    Connect the power jack of the power adapter to the Video Server prior to plugging the utility end into a utility power outlet. It will reduce accidental electric surge shock. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 20: Software Installation

    For the first time, users should connect the included null modem cable between the COM port of the Video Server and any COM port of the PC for initial setup. Install a New Modem Open the control panel and double click the modems icon. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 21 Check "Don't detect my modem.." item and click on to install a new modem. From (Standard Modem Type) choose the Standard 33600 bps Modem and click on www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 22 Choose the serial port that the included null modem cable is attached to and click on . The null modem is now ready for use. If no Dial-Up adapter exists in the system, Windows will automatically prompt to install. Press continue. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 23: Setup A New Connection

    Setup a New Connection After the 33600 bps modem is installed, open the dialup network folder in Windows to build a new connection. Select the device as the newly installed standard 33600 bps modem and click on www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 24 Just enter arbitrary digits as phone number and click on . The phone number used here is not important. After clicking on , this new connection will display in the Dial-up Networking folder and will be used for null modem connections. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 25 Right-click on the newly setup connection icon for properties. In the first General page, clear "Use area code and Dialing Properties" option and click on www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 26 Select 115200 as the speed and click on On the second page, only check "Enable software compression" and "TCP/IP" while leaving others blank. Keep other settings as default values and click on . Now the connection is ready for null modem connection. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 27 After connection is established successfully, go to the next section, “Initial access to the Video Server". If an error message indicates a hardware error while connecting for the first time, especially in a Windows 2000 environment, try again to recovery the possible detection failure. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 28: Initial Access To The Video Server

    Any managed user can be authorized during PPP www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099...
  • Page 29 Server in advance for modem connection, Administrator cannot connect again without restarting the system. If dial-out configuration is activated, the Video Server will dial out to send a system startup log to test and drop the call after the pre-configured period. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 30: How To Use

    Open your web browser and connect to the Video Server just like a general web site and the audio and video will present on demand. Make sure the web address of the target the Video Server is accurate. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 31: Authentication

    The foreground is the login window and the background shows the message if authentication fails. The user may check the option box to save the password for future convenience. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 32: Installing Plug-In

    Users may click on to proceed. If the web browser does not allow the user to continue to install, check the Internet security option and lower the security levels or contact your IT or networking supervisor for help. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 33: Primary User's Capability

    Users can also move the white frame to select the area of the video that she/he wants to view “Disable digital zoom” The checkbox selection allows users to disable/enable the digital zoom function. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 34 “Zoom Factors” The range of zoom factor is from 100% to 400%, users can select any integer factor inside this area. “Hide” Click on this button can close the digital zoom control window <url> http://< Video Server> <Video Server> is the domain name or pure IP address of the Video Server. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 35: Client Setting

    The selected protocol will be recorded in the user's PC and will be used for the next connection. If the network environment is changed, or the user wants to let the web browser to detect again, manually select the UDP protocol, save, and return HOME to re-connect. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 36 When using modem as the network connection, the Video Server will not send the audio automatically, and send video only because the low bandwidth environment doesn’t meet the requirement for both. In the Client setting page, protocol option will be set as Http protocol. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 37: System Configuration

    Administrator also wants to set certain options through the URL, read the section on advanced usage for reference. <url> http://<Video Server>/setup/config.html <Video Server> is the domain name or the original IP address of the Video Server. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 38: System Parameters

    It only affects the hour in NTP method. Once the check box of “Automatic “is checked, video server will synch with NTP server periodically. Update interval can be set as hourly, daily, weekly or monthly in the “Update Interval” item www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 39 Click on to validate changes. When user sets the illegal range of Date or Time, server will not accept this new setting and restore to the last setting. The legal range of year is between: 2000~2035. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 40: User Group Administration

    Demo account would be enabled while “view” is checked. User can view camera by entering user name “demo” without password. In addition, demo account’s privilege to access DO and camera control can also be setup. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 41: Network Settings

    IP address assigned to the Video Server if the IP address is forgotten or using the UPnP function provided by the Video Server (MS Windows XP provides UPnP function in the “my network place”) Administrator may modify the network settings to fit into existing networks. Some broadband service www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 42 ISP or dialup server outside. If the Administrator has setup some applications in either event mode or sequential mode, the Video Server will send out snapshots once conditions are met. There are two methods to send files, including e-mail (SMTP) and FTP. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 43: Smtp

    “2nd FTP server” The domain name or IP address of the external FTP server. “2nd FTP user name” Granted user name on the backup FTP server. “2nd FTP password” Granted password on the backup FTP server. “2nd FTP remote folder” Granted folder on the backup FTP server. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 44 . A warning message will pop up. Click on to confirm. The Video Server will automatically restart. If "Reset network at next boot" is kept checked, run the installer procedure again. Otherwise the Video Server will restart automatically. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 45 Administrator should notice that the IP address, subnet mask, default router and DNS servers will be cleared when the network interface is switched to the other. Refer to the related section of Ethernet or modem for software installation. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 46: Upnp And Ddns Settings

    Ex: the Video Server (at 192.168.0.96). That is: The hostname of the Video Server is “Video Server”, and the IP address of the Video Server is 192.168.0.96. “Enable UPnP Port Forwarding” This turns on or off the UPnP port forwarding. When there is a router www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 47 “Save” Click on the button save current settings for the DDNS service and UPnP function. Network Camera provides a free DDNS service. Administrators can choose safe100.net in the “Providers” field to use it. At the first time, Administrators must register an account for it. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 48: Video Codec Parameters

    Of course the image is not as good as normal. Half×2 is especially suited to low bandwidth environments like a dial-up network. Normalx2 consumes the same bandwidth as normal but the same size as double. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 49 "Modulation" The type is auto-detected during initialization, but the Administrator can still set it manually. VS3102 uses MPEG4 codec compression for best streaming solution. The compressed video data is far less than JPEG in normal cases but it still depends on the level of difference between every two sequential images.
  • Page 50 When the image is O.K., press to set the image settings, click on this to recall the original settings without incorporating the changes. If parameters are changed without saving, they will be used until the next system startup. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 51: Motion Detection

    The following figure shows the screen when is clicked. The monitoring windows will be marked by red squares. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 52: Ptz Camera Configuration

    The Video Server can support any other custom camera by selecting "Custom Camera" type. If the attached device is not a PTZ camera, a specific URL can be utilized as an alternative method. See the advanced section for details. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 53 . Note that if improper characters are used in the position name, a warning message window will pop up. To delete the previously preset position, pull down the position list to find the position name and press www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 54 "8101ABCDEF" will be translated into five bytes of hexadecimal 81, 01, AB, CD and EF. The maximal length of a command string is 60 which is equivalent to 30 hexadecimal bytes. "Display string" is for text on command buttons and should be less than 8 characters. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 55 “01000305, 01000300” in the Move Left field. This means the camera will pan left for 200 milliseconds. When everything is set, click on to save the commands and click on to close the command setting window. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 56: Modem And Dialup Settings

    Video Server should try to connect to each ISP. Setting the value in "Disconnect after minutes" will force the Video Server to drop the connection when there is no activity on the www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 57 When using modem as the network connection, the Video Server will mute the audio automatically, and send video only because the low bandwidth environment doesn’t meet the requirement for both. In the Client setting page, protocol option will be set as Http protocol. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 58: Application Settings

    User can also check “all the time except for the above schedule” to specify the period of “disable alerting” There are two application methods to upload snapshots. "Sequential operation" will send out snapshots www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 59 "Trigger action" settings. The application settings should be carefully examined to operate accurately. If Administrator are not sure of the digital output status before configuring applications, "Reset output" can be used to return the digital output to the default “Normal Close” state. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 60: Homepage Layout Settings

    "logo link" to refer to another web site. The "font color" and "background color" can be chosen from sixteen colors to achieve the best visual effect. See "Customizing homepage images" section in "Advanced functions" for how to replace images. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 61: Advanced Functions

    ASCII format after the special URL. The Video Server will parse the command and transfer into binary code to send out. See the clear data mode serial port driver in the URL commands of the Video Server section for detailed description. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 62: Ftp

    The followings are the referenced file names and size limitations. Object File name Maximal size Logo logo.gif Logo and background share 8000 bytes Background back.gif Logo and background share 8000 bytes Link icon btn_text.gif 2000 bytes www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 63: Viewing System Log

    It takes about 30 to 40 seconds. User must keep the power stable during the update process. After the system restarts, the Video Server may need installation depending on whether the “Reset network at next boot” option is enabled or not. After the Video Server www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 64: Telnet

    Server will continuously monitor DI status and send messages only when the state has changed. For example, after typing "dinote" the terminal will display DI=L DI=L And if DI changes to H, terminal will display only DI=H www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 65: Stop Information Dumping

    Typing "unlock" will make the Video Server give up current settings and wait for installation. Restore factory default settings Typing "clear" will make the Video Server restore factory settings but not restart. To validate new settings, www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 66: Reset System

    "reset" to make the system restart. Reset system Typing "reset" will make the Video Server perform a software reset. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 67: Url Commands Of The Video Server

    The Video Server will return status of digital input. Drive digital outputs /setup/setdo.cgi?do=<state> Where state is H, L. H means NC connected with COMMON and L means NO connected with COMMON. For example, http://192.168.0.201/setup/setdo.cgi?do=h will command the Video Server, with IP address www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 68: Clear Data Mode Serial Port Driver

    Referenced URLs, except for the configuration page, direct users to the option page frame only. Some pages, like image quality setting and preset setting, are opened in new windows for preview. These URLs can be accessed only by Administrator. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 69 /setup/image.html camera control /setup/camera.html modem /setup/modem.html preset PTZ camera /setup/preset.html custom command setting /setup/command.html custom camera setting /setup/custom.html application option /setup/app.html homepage layout option /setup/layout.html system log /setup/logfile.html system parameters /setup/parafile.html set factory default /setup/factory.html www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 70: System Resource Url

    <domain name or IP address> NTP server zone -12 ~ 12 time zone, 8 means GMT +8:00 restoredo yes/no enable restore DO automatically dointerval 1~999 seconds delay to restore DO www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 71: Security Configuration Url

    <text string shorter than 80 characters> mail recipient address return <text string shorter than 80 characters> return address http <number less than 65535> HTTP port controlport <number less than 65535> Control Channel port videoport <number less than 65535> Video Channel port www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 72: Video Configuration Url

    64000 set bit rate to 64K bps 128000 set bit rate to 128K bps www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 73: Image Quality Configuration Url

    <-5 ~ 5> adjust brightness of image contrast <-5 ~ 5> adjust contrast of image <-5 ~ 5> adjust hue of image saturation <-5 ~ 5> adjust saturation of image preview <not required> not save the parameters www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 74: Camera Configuration Url

    <text string shorter than 40 characters> add preset position delpos <existing position name> delete preset position Camera custom command configuration URL URL: /setup/command.cgi NAME VALUE DESCRIPTION str1 <text string shorter than 8 characters> button name of custom command 1 of COM www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 75: Custom Camera Configuration Url

    <text string shorter than 80 characters> zoom in command string of COM wide <text string shorter than 80 characters> zoom out command string of COM Modem configuration URL URL: /setup/modem.cgi NAME VALUE DESCRIPTION dialout allow Video Server dialing out on event www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 76: Application Configuration Url

    < not required > trigger DO when DI condition matched mdalarm < not required > trigger DO when motion detected ioupload < not required > upload snapshot when DI condition matched www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 77: Homepage Layout Configuration Url

    1 or 2 dyndns safe100 dyn-interfree host <text string shorter than 38 characters> Host name usermail <text string shorter than 38 characters> Account name of DDNS passkey <text string shorter than 38 characters> password of DDNS www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 78: Appendix

    LED2 blink and LED3 ON U22(M5823) Real-time clock LED2 ON and LED3 blink U19(16C1550CJ), P2 COM interface Ethernet interface failure includes not only components on board but also Ethernet cable and the devices of the opposite end. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 79: Frequently Asked Questions

    UART FIFO lower in both receiving and transmitting from modem property in the control panel. While in Ethernet, it may be due to time taken in storing snapshots into memory upon events occurring. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 80 The camera control cable included is shown in the package content. Prepare your own cable if necessary. The general PTZ command is composed of one start command and one stop command. When editing both commands in the edit box of the configuration page, use comma(s) to www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 81 Q. I try to connect my black-and-white and color cameras with the Video Server but the image is not good. A. Although the Video Server allows users to choose color or black-and-white images for each camera, hybrid camera types may increase video processing time and reduce system performance. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...

  • Page 82: Technical Specifications

    Heartbeat indicator Viewing System Requirement Power Protocol Standard internet TCP/IP suite Consumption: near 4.2W Operating System Input:: 100~240VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.4A Microsoft Windows98 SE, ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP Output :12VDC,1.5A Browser Internet Explorer 5.x or above, www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
  • Page 83 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 a particular purpose.

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