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Vivotek 4X-IP7142 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Table of Contents Overview...3 Read before use ...3 Package contents ...3 Physical description ...4 Installation ...6 Hardware installation ...6 Network deployment ...8 Software installation ... 11 Accessing the Network Camera ...12 Using web browsers ...12...

  • Page 3: Overview

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Overview VIVOTEK’s outdoor day/night network camera IP7142 is equipped with a wide dynamic range CMOS sensor to cope with any challenging lighting conditions. Designed for outdoor 24-hour surveillance, IP7142 features the basics of day and night and vandal-proof functions that users can easily build up a cost-effective IP surveillance system without additional accessories.

  • Page 4: Physical Description

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Physical description Front panel Light sensor Connectors General I/O Terminal Block This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external input / output devices. The pin definitions are described below.

  • Page 5: Status Led

    Refer to the following illustration for connection method. Status LED The LED indicates the status of the Network Camera. Status LED Blinking red (two short, one long) VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions PIN 1 Power+12V PIN 2 Digital output...

  • Page 6: Installation

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Hardware Reset Reset button Status LED There is a reset button on the inner side of the Network Camera. It is used to reboot the Network Camera or restore the Network Camera to factory default. Sometimes rebooting the Network Camera could set the Network Camera back to normal state.
  • Page 7 2. Attach the supplied sun shield to the Network Camera and slide it to the desired position. 3. Fix the sun shield with supplied two screws. (Please use different screws for ceiling mount.) Wall mount Ceiling mount VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions User's Manual - 7...

  • Page 8: Network Deployment

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Network deployment Setup the Network Camera over the Internet This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to Internet connection. 1. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, make connection from general I/O terminal block.
  • Page 9 Internet connection via PPPoE (Point-to-Point over Ethernet) Choose this connection type if you are connected to the Internet via a DSL Line. Please refer to PPPoE on page 29 for details. VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions User's Manual - 9...
  • Page 10 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE) When using a PoE-enabled switch The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, which allows it to be powered via a single Ethernet cable. If your switch/router supports PoE, refer to the following illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enabled switch/router via an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 11: Software Installation

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

  • Page 12: Accessing The Network Camera

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Accessing the Network Camera This chapter explains how to access the Network Camera through web browsers, RTSP players, 3GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software. Using web browsers 1. Launch your web browser (ex. Microsoft 2.
  • Page 13 ► If you see a dialog box indicating that your security settings prohibit running ActiveX Controls, please enable your ActiveX 1. Choose Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level. 2. Look for Download signed ActiveX VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ® Controls for your browser. ®...

  • Page 14: Using Rtsp Players

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Using RTSP players To view the MPEG-4 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following players that support RTSP streaming. Quick Time Player Real Player VLC media player...

  • Page 15: Using 3Gpp-Compatible Mobile Devices

    Type the URL commands in the player. The format is rtsp://<public ip address of your camera>:<rtsp port>/<access name for stream1 or stream2>. For example: rtsp://192.168.5.132:554/live.sdp VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions MPEG-4 176 x 144 5 fps 40kbps 12.2kbps...

  • Page 16: Using Vivotek Recording Software

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Using VIVOTEK recording software The product software CD also contains recording software, allowing simultaneous monitoring and video recording for multiple Network Cameras. Please install the recording software; then launch the program to add the Network Camera to the Channel list. For detailed information about how to use the recording software, please refer to the user’s manual of the software or...

  • Page 17: Main Page

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Main Page This chapter explains the layout of the main page. It is composed of the following four sections: Logo of VIVOTEK INC., Menu, Host Name, and Live Video Window. http://192.168.5.132/index.html Network Camera Host name Logo of VIVOTEK INC.

  • Page 18: Live Video Window

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Live Video Window The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MPEG-4: Video title Title and time Video title: The video title can be configured. For more information, please refer to Video settings on page 39.
  • Page 19 Mic Volume: When the microphone volume at local computer. Mute: Turn off the microphone volume at local computer. VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions mute function is not activated, move the slider bar to adjust the IP7142 GATE 10:11:50 2008/01/09...

  • Page 20: Client Settings

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Client Settings This chapter explains how to select the streaming source, transmission mode and saving options at local computer. It is composed of the following four sections: Stream Options, MPEG-4 Media Options, MPEG-4 Protocol Options and MP4 Saving Options.

  • Page 21: Mp4 Saving Options

    File Name Prefix: Enter the text that will be put in front of the video file name. Add date and time suffix to the file name: Select this option to add date and time to the file name suffix. VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions CLIP_20080108-180853 Date and time suffix...

  • Page 22: Configuration

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Configuration Only Administrators can access the system configuration page. Each category in the left menu will be explained in the following sections. System This section explains how to configure the basic settings for the Network Camera, such as the host name and system time.
  • Page 23 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Enable Daylight Saving Time: Select this option to enable daylight saving time (DST). During DST, the system clock moves one hour ahead. Note that to utilize this feature, please set the time zone for your Network Camera first.

  • Page 24: Security

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Security This section explains how to enable password protection and create multiple accounts. It is composed of the following three columns: Root Password, Add User and Manage User. Root Password The administrator account “root” is permanent and can not be deleted. Please note that if you want to add more accounts, you must apply a password for the “root”...

  • Page 25: Https

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions HTTPS This section explains how to enable authentication and encrypted communication over SSL. Enable HTTPS Select this option to turn on the HTTPS communication. Create and Install Certificate Select either to create a self-signed certificate or a signed certificate.
  • Page 26 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 4. Look for a trusted certificate authority that issues digital certificates. Enroll the Network Camera. Wait for the certificate authority to issue a SSL certificate; then upload the issued certificate to the Network Camera.
  • Page 27 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 2. Fill in the information required for generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) and click Save. 192.168.5.132 3. Browsing the Network Camera using HTTPS helps to protect streaming data over the Internet.

  • Page 28: Network

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Network This section explains how to configure wired network connection for the Network Camera. It is composed of the following five columns: Network Type, HTTP, Two way audio, FTP and RTSP Streaming.
  • Page 29 Note that you must log on to the computer as a system administrator to install the UPnP components. 1. Go to Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions User's Manual - 29...
  • Page 30 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 2. In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Add/Remove Windows Components. 3. In the Windows Components Wizard dialog box, select Networking Services and then click Details. 4. In the Networking Services dialog box, select Universal Plug and Play and then click OK.
  • Page 31 Network Camera to feed live pictures to Mozilla Firefox and Netscape. Use http://<ip address>:<http port>/<access name for stream1 or stream2> to make connection. VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions In a LAN http://192.168.4.160 or http://192.168.4.160:8080...
  • Page 32 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions For example, when the access name for stream 1 is set to video.mjpg: 1. Launch Mozilla Firefox or Netscape. 2. Type the URL command in the address field. Press Enter. 3. The JPEG images will be displayed in your web browser.
  • Page 33 To stop talking, click again. The FTP server allows the Network Camera to utilize VIVOTEK Installation Wizard 2 to upgrade firmware. By default, the FTP port is set to 21. Also, it can be assigned with another port number between 1025 and 65535.
  • Page 34 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions RTSP Streaming Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides three types of security settings for streaming via RTSP protocol: disable, basic and digest. If basic authentication is selected, the password is sent in plain text format; there can be potential risks of being intercepted.
  • Page 35 ► To utilize the RTSP streaming authentication, make sure that your have set a password for the Network Camera first; please refer to Security on page 24 for details. VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions User's Manual - 35...

  • Page 36: Ddns

    Provider: Select a DDNS provider of your choice from the Provider drop-down list. VIVOTEK offers safe100, a free dynamic domain name service to VIVOTEK customers. It is recommended that you register with the safe100 to access the Network Camera from the Internet. Additionally, we offer other DDNS providers, such as Dyndns.org(Dynamic), Dyndns.org(Custom), TZO.com, DHS.org,...
  • Page 37 4. Select Enable DDNS and then click Save to take effect. ■ CustomSafe100 VIVOTEK offers documents to establish CustomSafe100 DDNS server for distributors and system integrators. You can use CustomSafe100 to register a dynamic domain name if your distributor or system integrators offer such services.

  • Page 38: Access List

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Access list This section explains how to control the access permission by checking the client PC’s IP addresses. It is composed of the following four columns: Allowed list, Denied list, Delete allowed list, and Delete denied list.

  • Page 39: Audio And Video

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Audio and video This section explains how to cofigure audio and video performances of the Network Camera. It is composed of the following two columns: Video settings and Audio settings. Video settings Video title: Enter a name that will be displayed on the title bar of the live video.
  • Page 40 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Video orientation: Flip--vertically reflect the display of the live video; Mirror--horizontally reflect the display of the live video. Select both options if the Network Camera is installed upside-down (ex. on the ceiling) to correct the image orientation.
  • Page 41 Click Sensor Settings to open the Sensor Settings page. In this page, you can set the exposure level, AGC, auto iris, WDR (Wide Dynamic Range), night mode, and IR cut filter. VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions User's Manual - 41...
  • Page 42 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Exposure level: You can manually set up the Exposure level, which ranges from 1 to 8. The default value is 4. AGC (Auto Gain Control): You can manually set up the AGC level (2X, 4X, or 8X). The default value is 4X.
  • Page 43 Select the video size. Note that a larger frame size takes up more bandwidth. The frame sizes are selectable in the following resolutions: 176 x 144, 352 x 240 and 720 x 480. VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions User's Manual - 43...
  • Page 44 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ■ Maximum frame rate This limits the maximal refresh frame rate per second. Set the frame rate higher for a smoother video quality. If the power line frequency is set to 50Hz, the frame rates are selectable at the following rates: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 5fps, 8fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps and 25fps.

  • Page 45: Motion Detection

    (Email, FTP) by utilizing this feature as a trigger source. For more information on how to plot an event, please refer to Application on page 50. VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions User's Manual - 45...
  • Page 46 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions A green bar indicates that even though motions are detected, the event will not be triggered because the image variations are still falling under the defined threshold. NOTE ► How does motion detection work? There are two parameters for setting the motion detection: Sensitivity and Percentage.

  • Page 47: Camera Control

    And then you can configure the PTZ driver and RS485 port settings in the following diagram. VIVOTEK offers three PTZ drivers: DynaDome/SmartDOME, Lilin PIH-7x00 and Pelco D protocol. If none of the above PTZ drivers is supported by your PTZ scanner, please select Custom camera (scanner).
  • Page 48 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Preset Position Click Preset Position to open the Preset Position page. In this page, you can set the preset position for the Network Camera. A total of 20 preset positions can be configured.
  • Page 49 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions The command button will appear in the main page as the following diagram. http://192.168.5.132/index.html Network Camera User's Manual - 49...

  • Page 50: Application

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Application This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to react in response to particular situations. A typical application is that when a motion is detected, the Network Camera sends buffered images to a FTP server or via e-mail as notifications.
  • Page 51 For example, if the Pre-event recording is set to five seconds and the Maximum duration is set to ten seconds, the Network Camera continues to record for another four seconds after a trigger is activated. 1 sec. VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 3 pic. 4 pic.
  • Page 52 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ■ Maximum file size Specify the maximal file size allowed. ■ File Name Prefix Enter the text that will be put in front of the file name. For example: System log: Select to send a system log when a trigger is activated.
  • Page 53 To verify if the FTP settings are correctly configured, click Test. The result will be shown in a pop-up window. If it works, you will also receive a test.txt file on the FTP server. VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions User's Manual - 53...
  • Page 54 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions HTTP: Select to send the media to a HTTP server when a trigger is activated. ■ URL: Enter the URL of the HTTP server. ■ User name: Enter the user name.
  • Page 55 Select one of the Digital inputs to allow the Network Camera to use external digital input device as a trigger source. Depending on your applications, there are choices of digital input devices on the market VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions User's Manual - 55...
  • Page 56 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions which helps to sense any changes in temperature, vibration, sound and light, etc. ■ System boot Select this option to allow the Network Camera to trigger when the power of Network Camera is disconnected.

  • Page 57: Recording

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Recording This section explains how to configure the recording settings for the Network Camera. Recording Settings Click Add to open the recording setting page. In this page, you can define the recording source, recording schedule and recording capacity.
  • Page 58 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Destination: Specify a storage destination for the recorded video files. Note that the destination field is empty by default. Please go to Configuration > Application > Server Settings to set a Network storage server;...

  • Page 59: System Log

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions System log This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to send system log to remote server as a backup. It is composed of the following two columns: Remote Log and Current Log.

  • Page 60: View Parameters

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions View parameters The View parameters page lists the entire system’s parameters in alphabetical order. If you need technical assistance, please provide the information listed in this page. 60 - User's Manual...

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Maintenance This chapter explains how to restore the Network Camera to factory default, upgrade firmware version, etc. Reboot This feature allows you to turn off and then turn on the Network Camera. It takes about one ~ two minutes to complete the process.
  • Page 62 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Upload / Export Daylight Saving Time Configuration File This feature allows you to set the starting time and ending time of DST. Follow the steps below to set up: 1. In the Export Daylight Saving Time Configuration File Column, click Export to export an Extensible Markup Language (*.xml) file from the Network Camera.
  • Page 63 Note that do not power off the Network Camera during the upgrade. Follow the steps below to upgrade firmware: 1. Download a new firmware file from VIVOTEK website. The file is in pkg file format. 2. Click Browse… and specify the firmware file.
  • Page 64 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions The upgrade is successful as you see “Reboot system now!! This connection will close”. After that, re-access the Network Camera. The following message is displayed when the upgrade is succeeded. The following message is displayed when you have selected an incorrect firmware file.

  • Page 65: Appendix

    URL syntax examples are written with "Example:" in bold face followed by a short description and a light grey box with the example. Example: request a single snapshot image http://mywebserver/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions User's Manual - 65...
  • Page 66 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions General CGI URL syntax and parameters CGI parameters are written in lower-case and as one word without any underscores or other separators. When the CGI request includes internal camera parameters, the internal parameters must be written exactly as they are named in the camera or video server.

  • Page 67: Set Server Parameter Values

    Note: The access right depends on the URL directory. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/anonymous/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value> [&<parameter>=<value>…] [&update=<value>][&return=<return page>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value> [&<parameter>=<value>…] [&update=<value>] [&return=<return page>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/operator/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value> [&<parameter>=<value>…] [&update=<value>] [&return=<return page>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value> [&<parameter>=<value>…] [&update=<value>] [&return=<return page>] VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions User's Manual - 67...
  • Page 68 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Parameter Value <group>_<name> value to assigned update <boolean> return <return page> Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/html\r\n Context-Length: <length>\r\n \r\n <parameter pair> where <parameter pair> is <parameter>=<value>\r\n [<parameter pair>] Only the parameters that you set and readable will be returned.

  • Page 69: Available Parameters On The Server

    <hh:mm:ss>, time keep, auto <domain name>, <ip address>, <blank> VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions – 1) and (2 – 1) – 1) Security Description (get/set) Current date of system. Set to ‘keep’ keeping date unchanged.
  • Page 70 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Indicate timezone and area -480: GMT-12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein -440: GMT-11:00 Midway Island, Samoa -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...
  • Page 71 Value open, normalstate grounded VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Enable automatic daylight saving to time zone Check if current time is under daylight saving time. Display the current daylight saving begin time. Display the current daylight saving end time.
  • Page 72 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Group: security Name Value user_i0_name string[64] user_i<1~20> string[64] _name user_i0_pass password [64] user_i<1~20> password [64] _pass user_i0_privilege admin user_i<1~20> viewer, _ privilege operator, admin Group: network Name Value lan, type pppoe resetip <boolean>...
  • Page 73 1025 ~ 65535 audioport 1025 ~ 65535 Subgroup of network: pppoe Name Value user string[128] pass password[64] VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Security Description (get/set) https port Security Description (get/set) RTSP port RTSP authentication mode RTSP access name for stream 1 RTSP access name for stream 2 The current audio track for stream1.
  • Page 74 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Group: ipfilter Name Value allow_i<0~9> 1.0.0.0 ~ _start 255.255.255.255 allow_i<0~9> 1.0.0.0 ~ _end 255.255.255.255 deny_i<0~9> 1.0.0.0 ~ _start 255.255.255.255 deny_i<0~9> 1.0.0.0 ~ _end 255.255.255.255 Group: videoin Name Value cmosfreq 50, 60...
  • Page 75 30 (only for 60Hz) s<0~(m-1)>_ mjpeg_quant VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Video resolution in pixel 176x144 => 176x144 352x240 => 352x240 720x480 => 720x480 The period of intra frame in milliseconds 250 => 1/4 S 500 =>...
  • Page 76 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions s<0~(m-1)>_ mjpeg_ maxframe 30 (only for 60Hz) Group: audioin_c<0~ (n-1)> for n channel products Name Value micin, source linein mute gain 0~31 s<0~(m-1)>_ aac4, codectype gamr 76 - User's Manual Set maximum frame rate in fps (for JPEG).
  • Page 77 <0~2>_left 0 ~ 320 win_i <0~2>_top 0 ~ 240 win_i <0~2>_ 0 ~ 320 width VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Set AAC4 bitrate in bps 16000 => 16 Kbps 32000 => 32 Kbps 48000 => 48 Kbps 64000 =>...
  • Page 78 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions win_i<0~2>_ 0 ~ 240 height win_i<0~2>_ 0 ~ 100 objsize win_i<0~2>_ 0 ~ 100 sensitivity Group: ddns Name Value enable <boolean> Safe100, DyndnsDynamic, DyndnsCustom, provider TZO, DHS, DynInterfree, CustomSafe100 <provider>_ string[128] hostname <provider>_...
  • Page 79 127>_ string[128] location enablehttptunnel <boolean> VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions The levels to distinguish the importance of information. 0 => LOG_EMERG 1 => LOG_ALERT 2 => LOG_CRIT 3 => LOG_ERR 4 => LOG_WARNING 5 =>...
  • Page 80 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Group: uart_i<0~(n-1)> n is uart port count Name Value 1200 2400 3600 baudrate 4800 7200 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 databit none paritybit even stopbit rs485 uartmode rs232 uartreset <boolean> customdrvcmd_i string[128] <0~9>...
  • Page 81 <a list of the available videoin_ resolution resolution separates by comma> VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Security Description (get/set) The HTTP API version. The server bootup time Number of IR interface Number of digital input...
  • Page 82 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions <a list of the available codec videoin_codec types separaters by comma> <a list of the available codec videoout_codec types separaters by comma> audio_aec <boolean> audio_extmic <boolean> audio_linein <boolean> audio_lineout <boolean> audio_ <boolean>...
  • Page 83 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Indicate the trigger condition. boot => system boot. di => digital input. motion => video motion detection. seq => periodic condition. visignal => indicates video input signal loss.
  • Page 84 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ftp_username string[64] ftp_passwd string[64] ftp_port 0~65535 ftp_passive ftp_location string[128] email_address string[128] email_username string[64] email_passwd string[64] email_ string[128] senderemail email_ string[128] recipientemail ns_location string[128] ns_username string[64] ns_passwd string[64] ns_workgroup string[64] Group: media_i<0~4>...
  • Page 85 0 ~ 9999 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions To enable or disable this recoding. 0 => Disable 1 => Enable Indicate the priority of this recoding. 0 => low priority. 1 => normal priority.

  • Page 86: Drive The Digital Output

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Drive the digital output Note: This request requires the privilege of viewer. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/dido/setdo.cgi?do1=<state>[&do2=<state>][&do3=<state>][&do4=<state>] [&return=<return page>] Where state is 0, 1. “0” means inactive or normal state while “1” means active or triggered state.

  • Page 87: Query Status Of The Digital Output

    Example: Query the status of digital output 1 Request: http://myserver/cgi-bin/dido/getdo.cgi?do1 Response: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: 7\r\n \r\n do1=1\r\n Capture single snapshot Note: This request require normal user privilege Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg?[channel=<value>][&resolution=<value>][&quality=<value>] VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions User's Manual - 87...

  • Page 88: Account Management

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions If the user requests the size larger than all stream setting on the server, this request will failed! Parameter Value channel 0~(n-1) <available resolution resolution> quality Server will return the most up-to-date snapshot of selected channel and stream in JPEG format. The size and quality of image will be set according to the video settings on the server.

  • Page 89: System Logs

    Server will return the system information. In HTTP API version 2, the CapVersion will be 0200. All the fields in the previous version (0100) is obsolete. Please use “getparam.cgi?capability” instead. VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions User's Manual - 89...
  • Page 90 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: <system information length>\r\n \r\n Model=<model name of server>\r\n CapVersion=0200\r\n Parameter Value Model system.firmwareversion MMmm, MM is major version from 00 ~ 99 CapVersion mm is minor version from...
  • Page 91 Note: This request requires privilege of viewer Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/senddata.cgi? [com=<value>][&data=<value>][&flush=<value>] [&wait=<value>] [&read=<value>] Parameter Value 1 ~ <max. com port number> VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Description The target com/rs485 port number User's Manual - 91...
  • Page 92 VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions <hex decimal data>[,<hex data decimal data>] flush yes,no wait 1 ~ 65535 read 1 ~ 128 Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: <system information length>\r\n \r\n <hex decimal data>\r\n Where is hex decimal data is a series of digit within 0 ~ 9, A ~ F.

  • Page 93: Technical Specifications

    Interface: External microphone input Audio output Supports two-way audio by SIP protocol Supports audio mute VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Networking Networking 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, RJ-45 Protocols: IPv4, TCP/IP, HTTP, UPnP, RTSP/RTP/RTCP, IGMP,...

  • Page 94: Technology License Notice

    VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Technology License Notice MPEG-4 AAC Technology THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 AAC AUDIO PATENT LICENSE. THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE DECOMPILED, REVERSE-ENGINEERED OR COPIED, EXCEPT REGARD TO PC SOFTWARE, YOU MAY MAKE SINGLE COPIES FOR ARCHIVAL PURPOSES.

  • Page 95: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    EN55022/1998, and the requirement for immunity according to EN50082-1/1992. 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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