To make best use of NetworKam, review "Advanced functions" to get creative ideas. To those professional developers, "URL Commands of NetworKam" will be a very helpful reference. Those paragraphs preceding by should be fully understood and cautioned. Ignoring the warnings may result in serious hazards. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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Move positioning device in PT direction ... 78 Query status of digital inputs... 78 Drive digital outputs ... 78 Clear data mode serial port driver ... 78 Restore factory default settings ... 79 Restart system... 79 www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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 NetworKam operates with Ethernet interface, administrators may use this port to control the attached PT positioning device. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
The relay switch can be used to turn on or off external devices. INPUT (Max. 50mA, 12VDC) INPUT (short with NC at initial state) OUTPUT (Max. 1A, 24VDC or 0.5A, 125VAC) (inverting) (non-inverting) www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
NetworKam will try the interface of PPP with null modem. Network Interface Condition Ethernet before installed after installed during camera control PPP with modem after POST PPP with null modem before connected after connected LED2 (Heartbeat) LED3 (Status) flash flash Flash flash flash www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
The pin assignment of the auto iris lens connector is as follows: VIDEO Drive DC Drive Pin 1 Power source Damp- Pin 2 Video signal Damp+ Pin 3 Not used Driver+ Pin 4 Ground, Shield Driver- www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
In the following content, "user" refers to those who can access NetworKam and "administrator" means the supervisor who has the root password to configure NetworKam in addition to general access. Administrators should carefully read this manual, especially during installation. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Shut down all the peripheral devices prior to connection. Connect the supplied cables from NetworKam to related devices according to the above diagram. Note that the power adaptor must be kept unplugged until other cables are firmly connected. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Refer to the configuration section for further information. Connect the power jack of the power adapter to NetworKam 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...
IP address will be displayed instead. In that case, it may be 0.0.0.0 for a brand new unit. When multiple units are mounted, there may be several entries shown in the window. Administrators may click on each entry with "Assigned" field labeled "No" to install sequentially. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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If the administrator wants to fix the IP address of the unit, check the option "Use this IP whenever system boots" to skip future installation procedures. Otherwise the unit will need installation whenever it restarts. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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If the IP is not taken by another network device in the network, the Installer program will continue with the setup. Otherwise another message window will warn that the assigned IP conflicts. In this case, administrators should ask the network supervisor for a vacant IP address. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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After successful notification, administrators may keep the address information for user’s request. After clicking on , the "Assigned" field will be labeled "Yes". Administrators may click directly to access the newly installed server in the default browser. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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IP from DHCP service and assign it with name in the domain name service. During NetworKam installation, assign the ready IP address. After successful installation, users may access the NetworKam by the given name. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
NetworKam has accepted the assigned IP address and is ready for access. The first several ping requests may fail during the self-configuration period of NetworKam. Since the accurate grammar of ARP and PING depends on the operating system, refer to its related help manual. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
By default NetworKam will need administrator's installation every time it reboots. If the network settings are sure to work all the time, disable the install option if this IP address is already reserved for this www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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If the install option stays checked, NetworKam will perform the installation procedure every time the system boots up. Details about configurations are described in the "How to Use" section. Related figures are attached for easy reference. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
In the following content, dial-in connection denotes a passive NetworKam waiting for a phone call to establish a point-to-point connection. Dial-out connection denotes an active NetworKam 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...
NetworKam should be turned on after all peripherals are turned on and ready. Connect the power jack of the power adapter to NetworKam 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...
For the first time, users should connect the included null modem cable between the COM port of NetworKam 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...
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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...
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If no Dial-Up adapter exists in the system, Windows may automatically prompt to install. Press to continue. If it does not start automatically, double click the network icon in control panel to install Microsoft dial-up adapter. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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After connection is established successfully, go to the next section, "First access to NetworKam". 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...
Note that the new password will also be used in the next dial-up. To make NetworKam successfully work in dial-in and dial-out modes, follow the procedures below for www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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If dial-out configuration is activated, NetworKam 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...
NetworKam just like a general web site and the video will present on demand. Make sure the web address of the target NetworKam is accurate. If the image looks flickeringly, the product model may have the wrong video modulation with your regional regulation. Please consult with your local dealer. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Different from managed users, the demo account has certain limitations that are determined by administrators. In the figure below, the foreground is the login window and the background shows the message when authentication fails. The user may check the option to save the password for future convenience. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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However, Mac users or Netscape Communicator users does not need to install it. The web browser has already supported the motioned pictures internally. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Basic functions are displayed in main entrance page of NetworKam. The first figure below is text mode that will shorten download time and the second one is graphic mode that has better visual effect. Text mode is default if any image button is not available. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Five options are available to be chosen from medium to excellent. “Medium” quality means the picture has the quickest refresh rate but the worst image quality and “Excellent” quality means the picture has the slowest refresh rate but the best image quality. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
“Standard”. “Standard×2” compared to “Double” is similar to the case. “Half×2” is especially suits in the low bandwidth environment like a dial-up network. To fit into the small image area, timestamp will be skipped in “Half” and “Half×2” modes. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Additional five buttons below the image can be used to control cameras in ways other than pan and tilt. They should be pre-configured by administrators with reference to the instruction manual of the PT positioning devices. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Administrators may type the URL below the figure to directly enter the configuration page. If administrators also want to set certain options through the URL, read the section on advanced usage for reference. <url> http://<NetworKam>/setup/config.html <NetworKam> is the domain name or original IP address of NetworKam. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
NTP server. Domain name or IP address format is acceptable as long as DNS server is available. Do not forget to set the "Time zone" offset for local settings. It only affects the hour in NTP method. Click on to validate changes. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Since only administrators can change a user's password, confirmation for user's password is not necessary. To delete a user, pull down the user list to find the user name to be deleted and press . A message window will pop up for confirmation. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
NetworKam can automatically operate normally after restarting in case of losing power. This option is ignored in the PPP connection. Administrators may modify the network settings to fit into existing networks. Some broadband service www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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If the primary server is not set, the related FTP or email will be deactivated. Note that it may take time to connect to the secondary server after the first one fails and it www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099...
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Administrators 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...
"Default size" and "Default quality" options here will be the default size and quality when users first connect to NetworKam. Once NetworKam needs to be installed upside down, check “Vertical flip” for correct display. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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When the image is O.K., press to memorize the image settings or to recall the original settings. 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...
ASCII format command to binary string. For instance, “012000ABCD” will be sent out of the COM port as five hexadecimal bytes of 01, 20, 00, AB and CD. If the command string is composed of two or more www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099...
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"Display string" is for those texts on command buttons and should be less than 8 characters. To enter more commands or commands other than pan and tilt, a flexible URL is provided for customized interface. See the “Clear data path for proprietary commands” section in Advanced functions for details. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Administrators should choose an appropriate "Dial Method" according to the local POTS environment. An incorrect dialing prefix may cause NetworKam to fail when dialing out. "Redial attempts" means how many times NetworKam should try to connect to each ISP. Setting the value in "Disconnect after www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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"Login username" and "Login password" are used to pass the PPP negotiation requested by the ISP server. Note that the pair of login name and password is dependent on the ISP and is different from what is used in the authentication process in web access. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
This mode can be used to integrate with another web server to serve overloaded requests. If the date and time suffix option is disabled, NetworKam can use FTP to upload and overwrite snapshot files periodically. The remote folder of snapshot files for FTP can be www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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If neither mode is checked, "Show alert in image" combined with motion detection and/or I/O script still works for indication. To integrate with external recorder software, snapshots might be not important but alert in image may help verify occurring events. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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The format will explain below and no space is needed among each parameters. It also applies to CONFIG.INI when using FTP. <command format> [“Digital input number”“Digital input state”][“operator”“Digital input number”“Digital input state”…] [“operator”{“hour”:“minute”:“second”}…][“operator”“M”]=“Digital output number”“Digital output state” www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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1H*2\+{8:30:00}=1L will set NO of SW1 to short with COMMON after 8:30 or DI1 high companied with DI2 transient from high to low. Note that "Upload snapshot while I/O script matched" should be checked in advance to enable function. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Regarding to the demo user account, "Allow camera control while demo" can be limited to differ from managed users. That will prevent demo user account from interfering with the normal operations. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
"Customizing images of homepage" section in "Advanced functions" for how to replace images. The other is "Text mode" that mostly uses text for links. The camera control panel is also replaced by text buttons below the image. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
******* sample file ********** NetworKam Initial Configuration File [SYSTEM] <reset system> <host name> NetworKam <serial number> Reset system after reading CONFIG.INI or NO String no more than 38 characters www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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(19) (20) Read only string Read only string year/month/date. Read only string hour/minute/second. Read only string From 12 to -12 Read only string String shorter than 15 characters The followings are as same as above www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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0 for black, 1 for white, 2 for green, 3 for maroon, 4 for olive, 5 for navy, 6 for purple, 7 for gray, 8 for yellow, 9 for lime, 10 for aqua, www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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8 characters no longer than 8 characters no longer than 8 characters no longer than 8 characters no longer than 8 characters or NO obsolete Read only string Standard IP format Standard IP format www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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Standard IP format or string shorter than 40 characters String shorter than 80 characters Integer less than 65535 Standard IP format or string shorter than 40 characters String shorter than 15 characters String shorter than 15 characters String shorter than 40 characters www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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String shorter than 15 characters String shorter than 40 characters Integer less than 65535 0, 128000, 256000, 512000, 768000, 1000000, 1500000, 2000000 among 5 and -5 among 5 and -5 among 5 and -5 among 5 and -5 www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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String shorter than 80 characters String shorter than 80 characters String shorter than 80 characters String shorter than 80 characters String shorter than 80 characters String shorter than 80 characters String shorter than 80 characters www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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24 hours format 24 hours format String shorter than 40 characters. Format refers to Web sections String shorter than 40 characters. Format refers to Web sections String shorter than 40 characters. Format refers to Web sections www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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[DEMO] <demo enabled> <ptz enabled> String shorter than 40 characters. Format refers to Web sections or YES or YES www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
That means NetworKam will keep these snapshots until another event occurs. Regarding to I/O event mode, it is recommended that programming digital inputs with ‘\’ or ‘/’ instead of ‘H’ or ‘L’ to prevent from frequent triggers. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
URL. NetworKam will parse the commands and transfer into binary code to send out. See the clear data mode serial port driver in the URL commands of NetworKam section for detailed description. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
It is useful for certain application to retrieve update snapshot via FTP. Customizing images of homepage If any necessary image is lost while homepage layout is image mode, NetworKam will switch to text www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Customers can frequently check the appropriate product folder on our web site to download the latest firmware. Only administrators can upgrade the system firmware of VisualServer. File name Logo and background share 8000 bytes Logo and background share 8000 bytes 2000 bytes 5000 bytes Maximal size www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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“Reset network at next boot” option is enabled or not. After VisualServer boots up, reload the web page in the browser. If power fails during the software upgrade, the program in the memory of NetworKam may be destroyed permanently. If NetworKam cannot restart properly, ask the dealer for technical service. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
DI2 changes to H, terminal will display DI1=H Stop information dumping Typing "stop" will cease dumping debug information and the digital input status. Query status of digital inputs Typing "diquery" will display the status of all digital inputs once. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Restore factory default settings Typing "clear" will make NetworKam restore factory settings but not restart. To validate new settings, type "reset" to make the system restart. Reset system Typing "reset" will make NetworKam perform a software reset. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Those who are familiar with HTML can easily add more components or rewrite a more vivid and useful homepage. ************************************************************************************* <html> <head> <title>NetworKam Sample Page</title> </head> <body> <h2>NetworKam Sample Page</h2> www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
This hyperlink will inform NetworKam to send out binary format commands to the COM with “0x12, 0x34, 0x56” followed by “0xAB, 0xCD, 0xEF”. Each comma separates the commands by 200 milliseconds. “flush=yes” means the receive data buffer of COM port must be cleared before read. Then filename www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
ASCII coded hexadecimal value, e.g., 0x41, 0x42, 0x43 read from COM port will show in returned homepage as 414243 instead of ABC. Restore factory default settings /cgi-bin/restore.cgi NetworKam will automatically restart after restoring factory default configurations. Restart system /cgi-bin/reset.cgi Restart NetworKam without warning. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
URL, refer to the homepage layout section in configuration. Resource name system logo image background image button image for configuration icon image for link indicator Referenced URL /logo.gif /back.gif /btn_conf.gif /btn_text.gif www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
NTP server to synchronize directly adjust date and time year, month and date separated by slash hour, minute and second separated by colon NTP server time zone, n ranged from 0 to 12 DESCRIPTION www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
SMTP server HTTP port primary FTP server secondary FTP server use full network bandwidth use only 128Kbps of bandwidth use only 256Kbps of bandwidth use only 512Kbps of bandwidth use only 768Kbps of bandwidth www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
2 set default size to double lowest resolution of video lower resolution of video normal setting of video higher resolution of video highest resolution of video www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
COM1 set 1 stop bit of COM1 set 2 stop bits of COM1 set parity check of COM1 to none set parity check of COM1 to odd set parity check of COM1 to even www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
5 of COM1 DESCRIPTION allow NetworKam dialing out on event no dial-out allowed make modem dial in tone make modem dial in pulse refer to modem’s specifications redial attempts minutes delay before disconnection www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
FTP file with date and time suffix seconds delay to detect next event tenth seconds delay to capture post-event tenth seconds interval for sequential mode time to start sequential mode time to stop sequential mode DESCRIPTION object size percentage sensitivity percentage www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
URL hide background image use default background use image from URL color index for font color index for background display homepage in image mode display homepage in text mode www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Ethernet interface failure includes not only components on board but also Ethernet cable and the devices of the opposite end. Possible failed component U1(TM1300) U6(RTL8139C) U6(RTL8139C), U7, U8 U22(M5823) U19(16C1550CJ), P2 Failed function Video decoder PCI bridge of TM1300 Ethernet controller Ethernet interface* Real-time clock COM1 interface www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
A. The timestamp is based on the system time of NetworKam. It is maintained by a real-time clock inside and automatically synchronizes with the time server if NetworKam is connected to the Internet and the function is enabled. Differences of several hours may result from the time zone setting. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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NetworKam from unauthorized access. You may also change the HTTP port to non-public number. You can check system log to examine any abnormal activities and trace the origins. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
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Once the system is too busy to configure, use the restore factory default and reset button to save the system. www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097...
Algorithm Supported MJPEG Features Adjustable image size and quality Time stamp and text overlay Resolution NTSC(IP2111) Up to 30 frames at 176x120 Up to 30 frames at 352X240 Up to 10 frames at 704X480 PAL(IP2121) Up to 25 frames at 176x144...
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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