Vivotek TD5196A User Manual
Vivotek TD5196A User Manual

Vivotek TD5196A User Manual

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Fixed Dome
TD5196A
Network Camera
User 's Manual
2MP • 720P@60fps • Day & Night • 2DNR & 3DNR • 30M IR
Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 Fixed Dome TD5196A Network Camera User ’s Manual 2MP • 720P@60fps • Day & Night • 2DNR & 3DNR • 30M IR Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Event > Event settings..........................100 Applications > Motion detection........................114 Applications > Tampering detection ......................117 Applications > Package management - a.k.a., VADP (VIVOTEK Application Development Platform) ..118 Recording > Recording settings ........................121 Local storage > SD card management ......................126 Local storage >...
  • Page 3: Overview

    Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ....................... 322 Overview VIVOTEK’s TD5196A is an easy-to-use fixed dome network camera specifically designed for indoor security applications, with a 2MP sensor enabling a viewing resolution of 1920x1080 at a smooth 30 fps. Dynamic and highly adaptable, the camera is an all-in-one camera capable of capturing high quality video at high resolutions of up to 2 Megapixels.
  • Page 4: Read Before Use

    Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For creative and professional developers, the URL Commands of the Network Camera section serves as a helpful reference to customizing existing homepages or integrating with the current web server. Package Contents ■ TD5196A ■ Screws, anchors, QIG, alignment sticker. 4 - User's Manual...
  • Page 5: Symbols And Statements In This Document

    VIVOTEK Symbols and Statements in this Document INFORMATION: provides important messages or advices that might help prevent inconvenient or problem situations. NOTE: Notices provide guidance or advices that are related to the functional integrity of the machine. Tips: Tips are useful information that helps enhance or facilitae an installation, function, or process.
  • Page 6 VIVOTEK Inner View Lens IR LEDs Zoom & focus pullers Tilt scew Reset button MicroSD card slot Tilt scew Ethernet port LEDs IMPORTANT: Many copper coated aluminum (CCA) and other non-standard conductors cabling products are masqueraded as CAT5E or CAT6 cables. Please avoid using these CCA products especially when cascading PoE cameras.
  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    VIVOTEK Hardware Installation 1. Jot down the camera's MAC address for later reference. XXXXXX 0002D10766AD 2. Press the release button to remove the dome cover. User's Manual - 7...
  • Page 8 VIVOTEK 3. Use the included alignment sticker to drill holes for mounting screws and a cabling hole if applicable. Depending on the mount surface, hammer in the screw anchors. 4. Drive screws to the mount holes and secure the camera to the ceiling or wall. Pull a CAT5e Ethernet cable through the hole.
  • Page 9 Browser 6. Install the "Installation Wizard 2" software utility on your software CD. 7. The program will search for VIVOTEK Video Receivers, Video Servers or Network Cameras on the same LAN. 8. Double-click on the camera's MAC address to open a browser management session with the camera.
  • Page 10 VIVOTEK 10. Install the dome cover by aligning the cabling side cover with the crescent cutout. 10 - User's Manual...
  • Page 11 VIVOTEK LED Definitions Item LED status Description Steady Powered and system booting, or network failed LED off Power off Green LED off Network is disconnected Steady Green LED blinks every 1 Connected to network sec. Green LED blinks every 1 sec. and Upgrading firmware blinks consecutively every 0.15 sec.
  • Page 12 VIVOTEK Hardware Reset Reset Button The reset button is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the system can return the camera to normal operation. If the system problems remain after reset, restore the factory settings and install again.
  • Page 13: Network Deployment

    VIVOTEK Network Deployment General Connection (PoE) When using a PoE-enabled switch The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a sin- gle Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE- enabled switch via Ethernet cable.
  • Page 14 VIVOTEK Internet connection via a router Before setting up the Network Camera over the Internet, make sure you have a router and follow the steps below. 1. Connect your Network Camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated below.
  • Page 15 For more information with network configuration options (such as that of streaming ports), please refer to Configuration > Network Settings. VIVOTEK also provides the automatic port forwarding feature as an NAT traversal function with the precondition that your router must support the UPnP port forwarding feature.
  • 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 installer window will prompt. Click on the MAC and model name that matches the one printed on the product label.
  • Page 17: Ready To Use

    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. TD5196A User's Manual - 17...
  • Page 18: Accessing The Network Camera

    3. 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 ► By default, the Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access, it is highly recommended to set a password for the Network Camera. For more information about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 83.
  • Page 20 VIVOTEK IMPORTANT: • Currently the Network Camera utilizes a 32-bit ActiveX plugin. You CAN NOT open a management/view session with the camera using a 64-bit IE browser. • If you encounter this problem, try execute the Iexplore.exe program from C:\Windows\ SysWOW64.
  • Page 21: Using Rtsp Players

    VIVOTEK Using RTSP Players To view the streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following players that support RTSP streaming. Quick Time Player VLC media player VLC media player 1. Launch the RTSP player. mpegable Player 2.
  • 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

    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 download it from http://www.vivotek.com. Tips: 1. If you forget the root (administrator) password for the camera, you can restore the camera defaults by pressing the reset button for longer than 5 seconds.
  • Page 24: Main Page

    VIVOTEK Main Page This chapter explains the layout of the main page. It is composed of the following sections: VIVOTEK INC. Logo, Host Name, Camera Control Area, Configuration Area, Menu, and Live Video Window. Resize Buttons VIVOTEK INC. TD5196A Host Name...
  • Page 25 VIVOTEK Configuration Area Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to Client Settings on page 29. Configuration: Click this button to access the configuration page of the Network Camera. It is suggested that a password be applied to the Network Camera so that only the administrator can configure the Network Camera.
  • Page 26 VIVOTEK PTZ Panel: This Network Camera supports “digital“ (e-PTZ) pan/tilt/zoom control, which allows roaming a smaller view frame within a large view frame. Please refer to PTZ settiings on page 96 for detailed information. Global View: Click on this item to display the Global View window. The Global View window contains a full view image (the largest frame size of the captured video) and a floating frame (the viewing region of the current video stream).
  • Page 27 VIVOTEK Video Control Buttons: Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera configuration, some buttons may not be available. 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.
  • Page 28 VIVOTEK ■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MJPEG: Video Title Time 2016/03/25 17:08:56 Video (HTTP-V) Title and Time Video 17:08:56 2016/03/25 Video Control Buttons Video Title: The video title can be configured. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 52.
  • Page 29: Client Settings

    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 Protocol Options H.264 Protocol Options...
  • Page 30 VIVOTEK MP4 Saving Options Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking Start MP4 Recording on the main page. Here, you can specify the storage destination and file name. Folder: Specify a storage destination on your PC for the recorded video files. The location can be changed.
  • Page 31 VIVOTEK Joystick settings Enable Joystick Connect a joystick to a USB port on your management computer. Supported by the plug-in (Microsoft’s DirectX), once the plug-in for the web console is loaded, it will automatically detect if there is any joystick on the computer. The joystick should work properly without installing any other driver or software.
  • Page 32 VIVOTEK Buttons Configuration In the Button Configuration window, the left column shows the actions you can assign, and the right column shows the functional buttons and assigned actions. The number of buttons may differ from different joysticks. Please follow the steps below to configure your joystick buttons: 1.
  • Page 33 VIVOTEK Buttons Configuration Click the Configure Buttons button, a window will prompt as shown below. Please follow the steps below to configure your joystick buttons: 1. Select a button number from the Button # pull-down menu. Tips: If you are not sure of the locations of each button, use the Properties window in the Game Controllers utility.
  • Page 34: Configuration

    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. In order to simplify the user interface, detailed information will be hidden unless you click on the function item.
  • Page 35: System > General Settings

    VIVOTEK System > General settings This section explains how to configure the basic settings for the Network Camera, such as the host name and system time. It is composed of the following two columns: System, and System Time. When finished with the settings on this page, click Save at the bottom of the page to enable the settings.
  • Page 36 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 37: 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 that is placed at the top of your homepage.
  • Page 38 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 39 VIVOTEK ■ Follow the steps below to set up the customed homepage: 1. Click Custom on the left column. 2. Click the field where you want to change the color on the right column. Color Selector Custom Pattern 3. The palette window will pop up as shown below.
  • Page 40: System > Logs

    VIVOTEK System > Logs This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to send the system log to a remote server as backup. Log server settings Follow the steps below to set up the remote log: 1. Select Enable remote log.
  • Page 41 You can install the included VAST recording software, which provides an Event Management function group for delivering event messages via emails, GSM short messages, onscreen event panel, or to trigger an alarm, etc. For more information, refer to the VAST User Manual. VIVOTEK Network Cameras Internet 3G cell phone HTTP...
  • Page 42: System > Parameters

    System > Parameters The View Parameters page lists the entire system’s parameters. If you need technical assistance, please provide the information listed on this page. TD5196A 42 - User's Manual...
  • Page 43: 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 locate the firmware file.
  • Page 44 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 67). Daylight Saving Time: Select this option to retain the Daylight Saving Time settings (please refer to Import/Export files below on this page).
  • Page 45 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 46 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 47: Media > Image

    VIVOTEK Media > Image This section explains how to configure the image settings of the Network Camera. It is composed of the following four columns: General settings, Picture settings, Exposure, Focus, and Privacy mask. The Focus window is available only for models that come with motorized lens.
  • Page 48 VIVOTEK 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 (e.g., on the ceiling) to correct the image orientation. Please note that if you have preset locations, those locations will be cleared after flip/mirror setting.
  • Page 49 VIVOTEK Smart IR When enabled, the camera automatically adjusts the IR projection to adjacent objects in order to avoid over-exposure in the night mode. The Smart IR function is more beneficial when the spot of intrusions or an object of your interest is close to the lens and the IR lights.
  • Page 50 VIVOTEK Tips: If there is an object in close proximity, the IR lights reflected back from it can mislead the Smart IR’s calculation of light level. To solve this problem, you can place an “Exposure Exclude” window on an unavoidable object in the Exposure setting window.
  • Page 51 VIVOTEK ■ Schedule mode The Network Camera switches between day mode and night mode based on a specified schedule. Enter the start and end time for the day mode. Note that the time format is [hh:mm] and is expressed in 24-hour clock time. By default, the start and end time of day mode are set to 07:00 and 18:00.
  • Page 52 VIVOTEK Image settings On this page, you can tune the White balance and Image adjustment. Sensor Setting 2: For special situations Sensor Setting 1: For normal situations White balance: Adjust the value for the best color temperature. ■ You may follow the steps below to adjust the white balance to the best color temperature.
  • Page 53 VIVOTEK Noise reduction ■ Enable 3D noise reduction: Check to enable noise reduction in order to reduce noises and flickers in image. This applies to the onboard 3D Noise Reduction feature. Use the pull-down menu to adjust the reduction strength. Note that applying this function to the video channel will consume system computing power.
  • Page 54 VIVOTEK Exposure 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 the day/night/schedule mode.
  • Page 55 VIVOTEK The inclusive window refers to the “weighed window“; the exclusive window refers to “ignored window“. It adopts the weighed averages method to calculate the value. The inclusive windows have a higher priority. You can overlap these windows, and, if you place an exclusive window within a larger inclusive window, the exclusive part of the overlapped windows will be deducted from the inclusive window.
  • Page 56 VIVOTEK Enable WDR enhanced: This function allows users to identify more image details with an extreme contrast from an object of interest with one shadowed side against a bright background, e.g., an entrance. You may select the Enable WDR enhanced checkbox, and then adjust the strength (low, medium, high) to reach the best image quality.
  • Page 57 VIVOTEK Privacy mask Click Privacy Mask to open the settings page. On this page, you can block out sensitive zones to address privacy concerns. ■ To configure privacy mask windows, 1. Click New to add a new window. 2. You can use 4 mouse clicks to create a new masking window, which is recommended to be at least twice the size of the object (height and width) you want to cover.
  • Page 58: Media > Video

    VIVOTEK Media > Video Stream settings Mode (Field of View Mode) The default resolution is 1080P full HD, and if bandwidth or frame rate per second is of the concern, you can select a lower resolution while enjoying a higher frame rate. The other configurable options is 720P (16:9) at 60fps.
  • Page 59: Media > Video

    VIVOTEK Please follow the steps below to set up those settings for a stream: 1. Select a stream for which you want to set up the viewing region. 2. Select a Region of Interest from the drop-down list. The floating frame, the same as the one in the Gloabl View window on the home page, will resize accordingly.
  • Page 60 VIVOTEK Click the stream item to display the detailed information. The maximum frame size will follow your settings in the above Viewing Window sections. This Network Camera offers real-time H.264 and MJPEG compression standards for real-time viewing. If the H.264 mode is selected, the video is streamed via RTSP protocol.
  • Page 61 VIVOTEK The frame rate will decrease if you select a higher resolution. ■ Intra frame period Determine how often for firmware to plant an I frame. The shorter the duration, the more likely you will get better video quality, but at the cost of higher network bandwidth consumption. Select the intra frame period from the following durations: 1/4 second, 1/2 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds, and 4 seconds.
  • Page 62 VIVOTEK ■ Smart codec: Smart codec effectively reduces the quality of the whole or the non-interested areas on a screen and therefore reduces the bandwidth consumed. You can manually specify the video quality for the foreground and the background areas.
  • Page 63 VIVOTEK As the result, the lower screen is constantly displayed in high details, while the upper half (non-ROI) is transmitted using a lower-quality format. Although the upper half is transmitted using a lower quality format, you still have an awareness of what is happening on the whole screen.
  • Page 64 VIVOTEK it rate control ■ B Constrained bit rate: A complex scene generally produces a larger file size, meaning that higher bandwidth will be needed for data transmission. The bandwidth utilization is configurable to match a selected level, resulting in mutable video quality performance. The bit rates...
  • Page 65 VIVOTEK If the JPEG mode is selected, the Network Camera sends consecutive 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. Because the media contents are a combination of JPEG images, no audio data is transmitted to the client.
  • Page 66: 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 67 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 names and IP addresses.
  • Page 68 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 69 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 70 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 71 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 72 1025 and 65535. 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.
  • Page 73: Network > Streaming Protocols

    VIVOTEK Network > Streaming protocols 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 74 VIVOTEK URL command -- http://<ip address>:<http port>/<access name for stream 1, 2, 3, 4> 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 75 VIVOTEK 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. basic authentication is selected, the password is sent in plain text format, but there can be digest potential risks of it being intercepted.
  • Page 76 Unrestricted in scope IMPORTANT: The Multicast metadata port is utilized by VIVOTEK VADP modules to transfer video analytics results, PTZ stream, textual data, and event messages between the camera and the client side running and observing the video analysis. If your client side computer is located outside the local network, you may need to open the associated TCP port on routers and firewall.
  • Page 77 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.
  • Page 78 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...
  • Page 79 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 80 VIVOTEK Network > QoS (Quality of Service) 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. Quality can be defined as, for instance, a maintained level of bit rate, low latency, no packet dropping, etc.
  • Page 81 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 82: Network > Snmp (Simple Network Management Protocol)

    VIVOTEK Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) 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 Accounts

    VIVOTEK Security > User accounts 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”...
  • Page 84: Security > Https (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Over Ssl)

    VIVOTEK Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) 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 return 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 11. When the certifice file is successfully loaded, its status will be stated as Active. a 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 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 to stream 3). 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 Explorer or Quick Time Player).
  • Page 92 VIVOTEK ■ Refresh: Click this button to refresh all current connections. ■ Add to deny list: You can select entries from the Connection Status list and add them to the Deny List to deny access. Please note that those checked connections will only be disconnected temporarily and will automatically try to re-link again (IE Explore or Quick Time Player).
  • Page 93 VIVOTEK There are three types of rules: Single: This rule allows the user to add an IP address to the Allowed/Denied list. For example: 192.168.2.1 Network: This rule allows the user to assign a network address and corresponding subnet mask to the Allow/Deny List.
  • Page 94 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 This section explains how to control the Network Camera’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation. Digital: Control the e-PTZ operation. Within a field of view,it allows users to quickly move the focus to a target area for close-up viewing without physically moving the camera.
  • Page 97 VIVOTEK Home page in the E-PTZ Mode x3.3 ■ The e-Preset Positions will also be displayed on the home page. Select one from the drop-down list, and the Network Camera will move to the selected position. ■ If you have set up different preset positions for different streams, you can select one of the video streams to display its separate preset positions.
  • Page 98 VIVOTEK Patrol settings You can select some preset positions for the Network Camera to patrol. Please follow the steps below to set up a patrol schedule: 1. Select the preset locations on the list, and click 2. The selected preset locations will be displayed on the Patrol locations list.
  • Page 99 VIVOTEK NOTE: ► The Preset Positions will also be displayed on the Home page. Select one from the Go to menu, and the Network Camera will move to the selected preset position. ► Click Patrol: The Network Camera will patrol along the selected positions repeatedly.
  • Page 100: Event > Event Settings

    VIVOTEK Event > Event settings 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 101 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 102 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 117 for detailed information.
  • Page 103 VIVOTEK Once the triggers are configured, they will be listed under the VADP option. 3. Action Define the actions to be performed by the Network Camera when a trigger is activated. ■ Trigger digital output for seconds Select this option to turn on the external digital output device when a trigger is activated. Specify the length of the trigger interval in the text box.
  • Page 104 VIVOTEK Add server It is necessary to configure the server and media settings so that the Network Camera will know what action to take (such as which server to send the media files to) when a trigger is activated. Click server to open the server setting window.
  • Page 105 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. Note that after you configure the first event server, the new event server will automatically display on the Server list.
  • Page 106 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. The firmware default has the Passive mode checkbox selected.
  • Page 107 VIVOTEK Network storage: Select to send the media files to a networked storage when a trigger is activated. Please refer to NAS server on page 124 for details. Note that only one NAS server can be configured. Click Save server to enable the settings.
  • Page 108 VIVOTEK Click 20150120 to open the directory: The format is: HH (24r) Click to open the file list for that hour 2015/01/20 2015/01/20 Click to go back to the previous Click to delete level of the directory selected items Click to delete all...
  • Page 109 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 110 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_20150513_100341 File name prefix Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS Click Save media to enable the settings.
  • Page 111 VIVOTEK ■ Maximum file size Specify the maximum file size allowed. Some users may need to stitch the video clips together when searching and packing up forensic evidence. ■ File name prefix Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the file name.
  • Page 112 VIVOTEK In the Event settings column, the Servers and Medias you configured will be listed; please make sure the Event -> Status is indicated as ON, in order to enable the event triggering action. When completed, click the Save event button to enable the settings and click Close to exit Event Settings page.
  • Page 113 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 technical support. 20150213...
  • Page 114: Applications > Motion Detection

    VIVOTEK Applications > Motion detection This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to enable motion detection. A total of 5 motion detection windows can be configured. Motion Detection Setting 2: For special situations Motion Detection Setting 1: For normal situations Follow the steps below to enable motion detection: 1.
  • Page 115 VIVOTEK Photos or videos can be captured instantly and configured to be sent to a remote server (via an Email or FTP server). For more information on how to configure an event setting, please refer to Event settings on page 100.
  • Page 116 VIVOTEK This motion detection window will also be displayed on the Event Settings page. You can go to Event > Event settings > Trigger to select it as a trigger source. Please refer to page 122 for detailed information. NOTE: ►...
  • Page 117: Applications > Tampering Detection

    VIVOTEK Applications > Tampering detection This section explains how to set up camera tamper detection. With tamper detection, the camera is capable of detecting incidents such as redirection, blocking or defocusing, or even spray paint. Please follow the steps below to set up the camera tamper detection function: 1.
  • Page 118: Applications > Package Management - A.k.a., Vadp (Vivotek Application Development Platform)

    Applications > Package management - a.k.a., VADP (VIVOTEK Application Development Platform) Users can store and execute VIVOTEK's or 3rd-party software modules onto the camera's flash memory or SD card. These software modules can apply in video analysis for intelligent video applications such as license plate recognition, object counting, or as an agent for edge recording, etc.
  • Page 119 VIVOTEK To start a module, select the checkcircle in front, and click the Start button. If you should need to remove a module, select the checkcircle in front and then click the Stop button. By then the module status will become OFF, and the X button will appear at the end of the row.
  • Page 120 VIVOTEK On the License page, use the Manual or Automatic to register and activate the license for using VIVOTEK's VADP modules. The Automatic method requires an Internet connection. Without Internet connection, you should acquire the license key elsewhere, and manually upload to the network camera.
  • Page 121: Recording > Recording Settings

    VIVOTEK Recording > Recording settings 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 via the camera’s web console (in the Local storage .
  • Page 122 VIVOTEK If you enable adaptive recording on a camera, only when an event is triggered on Camera A will the server record the full frame rate streaming data; otherwise, it will only request the I frame data during normal monitoring, thus effectively saves bandwidths and storage space.
  • Page 123 VIVOTEK 2. Destination You can select the SD card or network storage (NAS) for the recorded video files. If you have not configured a NAS server, see details in the following. NAS server Click Add NAS server to open the server setting window and follow the steps below to set up: 1.
  • Page 124 VIVOTEK If successful, you will receive a test.txt file on the network storage server. 3. Enter a server name. 4. Click Save to complete the settings and click Close to exit the page. ■ Capacity: You can choose either the entire free space available or limit the reserved space. The recording size limit must be larger than the reserved amount for cyclic recording.
  • Page 125 VIVOTEK Event f you want to enable recording notification, please click to configure event triggering settings. Please refer to Event > Event settings on page 100 for more details. When completed, select Enable this recording. Click Save to enable the setting and click Close to exit this page.
  • Page 126: Local Storage > Sd Card Management

    VIVOTEK Local storage > SD card management NOTE: • It is recommended to turn OFF the recording activity before you remove an SD card from the camera. • The lifespan of an SD card is limited. Regular replacement of the SD card can be necessary.
  • Page 127: Local Storage > Content Management

    VIVOTEK SD card control ■ Enable cyclic storage: Check this item if you want to enable cyclic recording. When the maximum capacity is reached, the oldest file will be overwritten by the latest one. ■ Enable automatic disk cleanup: Check this item and enter the number of days you wish to retain a file.
  • Page 128 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. Numbers of entries displayed on one page Click to open a live view ■...
  • Page 129 VIVOTEK ■ Lock/Unlock: Select the checkbox in front of a desired search result, then click this button. The selected items will become Locked, which will not be deleted during cyclic recording. You can click again to unlock the selections. For example:...
  • Page 130: 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 131 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.
  • Page 132 VIVOTEK 5. Get Server Parameter Values Note: The access right depends on the URL directory. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/anonymous/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>] [&<parameter>…] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>] [&<parameter>…] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/operator/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>] [&<parameter>…] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>] [&<parameter>…] Where the <parameter> should be <group>[_<name>] or <group>[.<name>]. If you do not specify any parameters, all the parameters on the server will be returned.
  • Page 133 VIVOTEK Example: Request IP address and its response Request: http://192.168.0.123/cgi-bin/admin/getparam.cgi?network_ipaddress 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 User's Manual - 133...
  • Page 134 (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 commandor 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 135 VIVOTEK where<parameter pair> is <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...
  • Page 136 VIVOTEK 7. Available parameters on the server Valid values: VALID VALUES DESCRIPTION string[<n>] Text strings shorter than ‘n’ characters. The characters “,’,<,>,& are invalid. string[n~m] Text strings longer than `n’ characters and shorter than `m’ characters. The characters “,’,<,>,& are invalid.
  • Page 137 VIVOTEK W is the pixel number of width. H is the pixel number of height. Ex: 1920x1080, 2048x1536 NOTE: The camera should not be restarted when parameters are changed. User's Manual - 137...
  • Page 138 VIVOTEK 7.1system Group: system NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) hostname string[64] Host name of server (Network Camera, Wireless Network Camera, Video Server, Wireless Video Server). ledoff <boolean> Turn on (0) or turn off (1) all led indicators. date <YYYY/MM/DD>, Current date of system. Set to ‘keep’ to keep keep, date unchanged.
  • Page 139 VIVOTEK -140: GMT-03:30 Newfoundland -120: GMT-03:00 Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Georgetown, Greenland -80: GMT-02:00 Mid-Atlantic -40: GMT-01:00 Azores, Cape_Verde_IS. 0: GMT Casablanca, Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London 40: GMT 01:00 Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna, Madrid, Paris 41: GMT 01:00 Warsaw, Budapest, Bern...
  • Page 140 VIVOTEK Caledonia 480: GMT 12:00 Aucklan, Wellington, Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Is. 520: GMT 13:00 Nuku'Alofa daylight_enable <boolean> Enable automaticdaylight saving time in time zone. daylight_dstactualmode <positive integer> Check if current time is under daylight saving time. (Used internally) daylight_auto_begintime string[19] Display the current daylight saving start time.
  • Page 141 VIVOTEK user has uploaded. This command can cooperate with other “restoreexceptXYZ” commands. When cooperating with others, the system parameters will be restored to the default value except for a union of the combined results. restoreexceptvadp Restore the system parameters to default <positive integer>...
  • Page 142 VIVOTEK 7.1.1 system.info Subgroup of system: info (The fields in this group are unchangeable.) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) modelname string[40] Internal model name of the server extendedmodelname string[40] ODM specific model name of server (eg. DCS-5610). If it is not an ODM model, this field will be equal to “modelname”...
  • Page 143 VIVOTEK xcount-1)> 7.2status Group: status NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) di_i<0~(capability_ndi-1)> <boolean> 0 => Inactive, normal <product dependent> 1 => Active, triggered (capability.ndi > 0) do_i<0~(capability_ndo-1)> <boolean> 0 => Inactive, normal <product dependent> 1 => Active, triggered (capability.ndo > 0) onlinenum_rtsp 0,<positive...
  • Page 144 VIVOTEK 7.5security Group: security NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) privilege_do view, operator, Indicate which privileges and above can admin control digital output (capability.ndo > 0) privilege_camctrl view, operator, Indicate which privileges and above can admin control PTZ (capability.ptzenabled > 0 or capability.eptz >...
  • Page 145 VIVOTEK 7.6network Group: network NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) preprocess <positive integer> An 32-bit integer, each bit can be set separately as follows: Bit 0 => HTTP service; Bit 1=> HTTPS service; Bit 2=> FTP service; Bit 3 => Two way audio and RTSP Streaming service;...
  • Page 146 VIVOTEK dns2 <ip address> Secondary DNS server. wins1 <ip address> Primary WINS server. wins2 <ip address> Secondary WINS server. 7.6.1 802.1x Subgroup of network: ieee8021x (capability.protocol.ieee8021x > 0) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable/disable IEEE 802.1x eapmethod eap-peap, eap-tls...
  • Page 147 VIVOTEK 7.6.2 QOS Subgroup of network: qos_cos (capability.protocol.qos.cos > 0) NAME VALUE 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 dependent> (capability.naudioin > 0)
  • Page 148 VIVOTEK 7.6.4 FTP Subgroup of network: ftp NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 21, 1025~65535 Local ftp server port. 7.6.5 HTTP Subgroup of network: http NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 80, 1025 ~ 65535 HTTP port. alternateport 1025~65535 Alternate HTTP port.
  • Page 149 VIVOTEK 7.6.7 RTSP Subgroup of network: rtsp (capability.protocol.rtsp > 0) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 554, 1025 ~ 65535 RTSP port. (capability.protocol.rtsp=1) anonymousviewing <boolean> Enable anoymous streaming viewing. authmode disable, RTSP authentication mode. basic, (capability.protocol.rtsp=1) digest s<0~(capability_nmediast string[32] RTSP access name for stream N, N= 1~ ream-1)>_accessname...
  • Page 150 VIVOTEK 7.6.8 SIP port Subgroup of network: sip (capability.protocol.sip> 0) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 1025 ~ 65535 SIP port. 7.6.9 RTP port Subgroup of network: rtp NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) videoport 1025 ~ 65535 Video channel port for RTP.
  • Page 151 VIVOTEK 1 => deny ipv4list_i<0~9> Single address: <ip IPv4 address list. address> Network address: <ip address / network mask> Range address:<start ip address - end ip address> ipv6list_i<0~9> string[43] IPv6 address list. User's Manual - 151...
  • Page 152 VIVOTEK 7.8Video input Group: videoin NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) cmosfreq 50, 60 CMOS frequency. (capability.videoin.type=2) whitebalance auto, Modes of white balance. <product dependent> manual, "auto": Auto white balance "rbgain": Use rgain and bgain to set white rbgain, widerange, balance manually.
  • Page 153 VIVOTEK 8: EV +0.7 9: EV +1.0 10: EV +1.3 11: EV +1.7 12: EV +2.0 irismode fixed, indoor, Control DC-Iris mode. outdoor "outdoor": Auto-setting DC-Iris to get best <product quality, but easy to meet rolling or flicker effect independent>...
  • Page 154 VIVOTEK Bit 5 => Support focus operation; 0(not support), 1(support)(SD/PZ/IZ series only) text string[64] Enclose caption. imprinttimestamp <boolean> Overlay time stamp on video. minexposure <1~32000>, Minimum exposure time <product dependent> <5~32000>, 1~32000 => 1s ~ 1/32000s <1~8000>, 5~32000 => 1/5s ~ 1/32000s <5~8000>,...
  • Page 155 VIVOTEK "capability_image_c<n>_exposure_rangetyp e" is "twovalues". 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)> for n channel products, and m is stream number n denotes the value of "capability_nvideoin", m denotes the value of "capability_nmediastream"...
  • Page 156 VIVOTEK 0: Weak <-> 100: Strong * Only available when "rbgain" is listed in "capability_image_c<n>_wbmode". * Only valid when "videoin_c<n>_whitebalance" != auto * Normalized range. bgain 0~100 Manual set bgain value of gain control setting. 0: Weak <-> 100: Strong * Only available when "rbgain"...
  • Page 157 VIVOTEK "capability_image_c<n>_exposure_m Gain. odetype") "irispriority": Adjust with variable Iris, auto Gain and Shutter speed. "manual": Adjust with variable Shutter, Iris and Gain. * We support this parameter when the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0302a. irismode fixed, indoor, outdoor Control DC-Iris mode.
  • Page 158 VIVOTEK ortype" is "smartsensor" * Only available when "capability_image_c<n>_iristype"=pi enableblc <boolean> Enable backlight compensation <Not support * Not support this parameter anymore anymore> when the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0301a. * It's recommanded to use "exposurewin_c<n>_mode" to switch on/off BLC.
  • Page 159 VIVOTEK * Only available when "capability_image_c<n>_agc_maxgai n" != "-" and "capability_image_c<n>_exposure_ra ngetype" is "onevalue". * Normalized range. * We support this parameter when the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0302a. color 0, 1 0 =>monochrome 1 => color flip <boolean>...
  • Page 160 VIVOTEK textonvideo_fon /usr/share/font/Default.ttf, Choose camera default font file tpath /mnt/flash2/upload.ttf (/usr/share/font/Default.ttf) or user uploaded font file(/mnt/flash2/upload.ttf). textonvideo_upl Depends on the font file name Show the uploaded font file name. oadfilename uploaded by user minexposure <1~32000>, Minimum exposure time <product <5~32000>, 1~32000 =>...
  • Page 161 VIVOTEK * Only valid when "piris_mode"=manual or "irismode"=fixed * Only available when "capability_image_c<n>_exposure_ra ngetype" is "twovalues". shuttervalue <1~32000>, Exposure time <product <5~32000>, 1~32000 => 1s ~ 1/32000s dependent> <1~8000>, 5~32000 => 1/5s ~ 1/32000s <5~8000>, 1~8000 => 1s ~ 1/8000s etc.
  • Page 162 VIVOTEK * We support this parameter when the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0302a. s<0~(m-1)>_e <boolean> Indicate whether stream supprts eptz nableeptz or not s<0~(m-1)>_c Listed at "capability_videoin_codec" Codec type for this stream odectype Possible values are: mjpeg, h264,h265 <product dependent>...
  • Page 163 VIVOTEK directly. * Only valid when "ratecontrolmode"= vbr and s<0~(m-1)>_h264_quant = s<0~(m-1)>_h 1~100 Select customized quality in a 264_qpercent normalized full range. 1: Worst quality 100: Best quality * Only valid when "ratecontrolmode"= vbr and "quant"= 100. The maximum allowed bit rate in fixed  s<0~(m-1)>_h 20000~"capability_videoin_c<n>_h2 "...
  • Page 164 VIVOTEK cbr and "quant"= 100. * Only available when "capability_smartstream_version"=2.   s<0~(m-1)>_h 20000~"capability_videoin_c<n>_h2 The target bit rate in constant bit rate 264_bitrate 64_maxbitrate" mode. *  Only valid when "ratecontrolmode"=   s<0~(m-1)>_h framerate,imagequality Set prioritypolicy 264_prioritypoli *  Only valid when "ratecontrolmode"=  ...
  • Page 165 VIVOTEK * Only available when h265 is listed in "capability_videoin_codec". s<0~(m-1)>_h 1~5, Set the pre-defined quality level: 265_quant 99, 100 1: Medium 2: Standard 3: Good 4: Detailed 5: Excellent 100: Use the quality level in "qpercent" 99: Use the quality level in "qvalue"...
  • Page 166 VIVOTEK * Only available when h265 is listed in "capability_videoin_codec". * Only valid when "ratecontrolmode"= s<0~(m-1)>_h 1~5, 100 Set the pre-defined quality level: 265_cbr_quant 1: Medium 2: Standard 3: Good 4: Detailed 5: Excellent 100: Use the quality level in "cbr_qpercent"...
  • Page 167 VIVOTEK 265_prioritypoli * Only available when h265 is listed in "capability_videoin_codec". * Only valid when "ratecontrolmode"= s<0~(m-1)>_h 1~"capability_videoin_c<n>_h265_m The maximum frame rates of a H265 265_maxframe axframerate" stream at different resolutions("capability_videoin_c0_re solution ") are recorded in "capability_videoin_c<n>_h265_maxf ramerate" * Only available when h265 is listed in "capability_videoin_codec".
  • Page 168 VIVOTEK ex: 0301a_1) * Only valid when "ratecontrolmode"= or 1~99 vbr and s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_quant = (Only valid when "capability_api_httpversion" format is XXXXX_2, ex: 0301a_2) <product dependent> s<0~(m-1)>_m 1~100 Select customized quality in a jpeg_qpercent normalized full range. 1: Worst quality 100: Best quality * Only valid when "ratecontrolmode"=...
  • Page 169 VIVOTEK 100: Best quality * Only valid when "ratecontrolmode"= cbr and "quant"= 100. * Only available when "capability_smartstream_version"="2 .0" s<0~(m-1)>_m 20000~"capability_videoin_c<n>_mj The target bit rate in constant bit rate jpeg_bitrate peg_maxbitrate" mode. * Only valid when "ratecontrolmode"= s<0~(m-1)>_m framerate,imagequality Set prioritypolicy jpeg_prioritypoli * Only valid when "ratecontrolmode"=...
  • Page 170 VIVOTEK * Only available when "capability_image_c<n>_wdrc_mode " is 1 aespeed_mode <boolean> Turning AE converge speed on or off.   <product 0: off dependent> 1: on * Only available when "capability_image_c<n>_aespeed" is aespeed_speedl 1~100 The speed level of AE converge speed.
  • Page 171 VIVOTEK     mounttype ceiling, wall, floor wall mount: 180° panoramic view <product ceiling mount: 360° surround view dependent> without blind spots floor mount: 360° surround view without blind spots * Only available when "capability_fisheye" > 0   enablewatermar 0, 1...
  • Page 172 VIVOTEK of non-interest (non-ROI) of the display image. If the value is a positive number, the video quality of ROI is better than the non-ROI areas. The level is from 1 to 5. Level 5 is the maximum level of the quality difference between the ROI and non-ROI areas.
  • Page 173 VIVOTEK 7.8.1.1 Alternative video input profiles per channel In addition to the primary setting of video input, there can be alternative profile video input setting for each channel which might be for different scene of light (daytime or nighttime). Group: videoin_c<0~(n-1)>_profile_i<0~(m-1)> for n channel profucts and m profile n denotes the value of "capability_nvideoin"...
  • Page 174 VIVOTEK * Available value is listed in * This parameter may also restrict image "capability_image_c frame rate from sensor due to sensor <n>_exposure_ma generates a frame per exposure time. Ex: If xrange" this is set to 1/5s ~ 1/8000s and camera takes 1/5s on the night, then sensor only outputs 5 frame/s.
  • Page 175 VIVOTEK <Not support anymore> * Not support this parameter anymore when the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0301a. * It's recommanded to use "exposurewin_c<n>_mode" to switch on/off BLC. exposurelevel 0~12 Exposure level "0,12": This range takes the concept from DC's exposure tuning options.
  • Page 176 VIVOTEK widerange, balance manually. outdoor, "manual": 2 cases: indoor, a. if "rbgain" is not supported, this means sodiumauto, keep current white balance status. b. if "rbgain" is supported, "rgain" and "bgain" are updated to the current values (Available values are which is got from white balance module.
  • Page 177 VIVOTEK "irismode"=fixed * Normalized range. * Only available when "capability_image_c<n>_exposure_rangetyp e" is "twovalues". mingain 0~100 Minimum gain value. 0: Low <-> 100: High * Only available when "capability_image_c<n>_agc_mingain" != "-" * Only valid when "piris_mode"=manual or "irismode"=fixed * Normalized range.
  • Page 178 VIVOTEK "capability_image_c<n>_iristype"=piris piris_position 1~100 Manual set P-Iris. <product dependent> 1: Open <-> 100: Close * Only vaild when "piris_mode"=manual or "capability_image_c<0~(n-1)>_sensortype" is "smartsensor" * Only available when "capability_image_c<n>_iristype"=piris irismode fixed, indoor, Control DC-Iris mode. "outdoor": Auto-setting DC-Iris to get best outdoor <product...
  • Page 179 VIVOTEK "capability_image_c<n>_aespeed" is 1 aespeed_speedlevel 1~100 The speed level of AE converge speed.   <product dependent> 1~20: level 1 21~40: level 2 41~60: level 3 61~80: level 4 81~100: level 5 Level 1~4(low ~ high) The higher speed level meas shorter AE converged time during AE executing.
  • Page 180 VIVOTEK 7.9Time Shift settings Group: timeshift for n channel profucts and m stream n denotes the value of "capability_nvideoin", m denotes the value of "capability_nmediastream" (capability.timeshift > 0) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable time shift streaming. c<0~(n-1)>_s<0~(m-1) <boolean>...
  • Page 181 VIVOTEK capability_daynight There are two value format: _c<n>_ircutsensitiv "low,normal,high": if ity_type=options) capability_daynight_c<n>_ircutsensitivity_ty pe=options 1~100 (if capability_daynight "1~100": if _c<n>_ircutsensitiv capability_daynight_c<n>_ircutsensitivity_ty ity_type=normalize pe=normalize 7.11 Image setting per channel Group: image_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel profucts and m profile n denotes the value of "capability_nvideoin" and m denotes the value of "capability_nvideoinprofile"...
  • Page 182 VIVOTEK <Not recommended to use this> 100: Use " image_c<n>_saturationpercent" * Only available when bit 2 of "capability_image_c<n>_basicsetting" is 1. * We replace "saturation" with "saturationpercent". * This parameter will not be used after the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0400a.
  • Page 183 VIVOTEK "capability_image_c<n>_basicsetting" is 1 gammacurve 0~100 0: Fine-turned gamma curve by Vivotek. 1: Gamma value = 0.01 2: Gamma value = 0.02 3: Gamma value = 0.03 100: Gamma value = 1 * Note: Although we set gamma value to 100 level, but not all gamma values are valid.
  • Page 184 VIVOTEK dis_mode <boolean> Digital image stabilizer <product dependent> 0:disable 1:enable * Only available when 'dis' is listed in "capability_image_c<n>_is_mode". dis_strength 1~100 Strength of digital image stabilizer <product dependent> * Only available when 'dis' is listed in "capability_image_c<n>_is_mode". scene_enable <boolean> Enable/disable scene mode <product dependent>...
  • Page 185 VIVOTEK "capability_image_c<n>_basicsetting" is 1 * We replace "profile_i0_brightness" with "profile_i0_brightnesspercent". * This parameter will not be used after the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0400a. profile_i<0~(m-1)>_contrast -5~5,100 -5: Less contrast <-> 5: More contrast <Not recommended to use this>...
  • Page 186 0: Softer <-> 100: Sharper * Only available when bit 3 of "capability_image_c<n>_basicsetting" is 1 profile_i<0~(m-1)>_gammacur 0~100 0: Fine-turned gamma curve by Vivotek. 1: Gamma value = 0.01 2: Gamma value = 0.02 3: Gamma value = 0.03 100: Gamma value = 1 * Note: Although we set gamma value to 100 level, but not all gamma values are valid.
  • Page 187 VIVOTEK profile_i<0~(m-1)>_dnr_stren 1~100 Strength of 3DNR * Only available when <product dependent> "capability_image_c<n>_dnr" is 1 profile_i<0~(m-1)>_defog_mo <boolean> Enable/disable defog mode. 0:disable <product dependent> 1:enable * Only available when "capability_image_c<n>_defog_mode" is 1 profile_i<0~(m-1)>_defog_str 1~100 Strength of defog ength * Only available when <product dependent>...
  • Page 188 VIVOTEK 7.12 Exposure window setting per channel Group: exposurewin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel profucts n denotes the value of "capability_nvideoin" (Only available when "capability_image_c<n>_exposure_mode"=1) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) "auto": Use full image view as the only mode auto, custom,blc exposure window.
  • Page 189 VIVOTEK sizepx <0~Wx0~ H> Width and height of the window. W: 0~ The current image width -1 * Only available when px is listed in H: 0~ The current image height -1 "capability_image_c<n>_exposure_windomai n". homestd <0~9999,0~9999> Left-top corner coordinate of the window.
  • Page 190 VIVOTEK 1: Indicate inclusive. * Only available when exclusive is listed in "capability_image_c<n>_exposure_wintype". home <0~320,0~240> Left-top corner coordinate of the window. * Only available when qvga is listed in "capability_image_c<n>_exposure_windomai n". size <0~320x0~240> Width and height of the window. * Only available when qvga is listed in "capability_image_c<n>_exposure_windomai...
  • Page 191 VIVOTEK 7.13 Audio input per channel Group: audioin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products (capability.naudioin>0) n denotes the value of "capability_nvideoin" NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) source micin, linein micin => use built-in microphone input. <Not recommended to use <product linein => use external microphone input.
  • Page 192 VIVOTEK external microphone (The related bit of "capability_audio_extmic" is equal to 1). mute 0, 1 0: Mute off 1: Mute on gain 0~100 Gain of input. <Not recommended to use (audioin_c<0~(n-1)>_source = linein) this> * Reserved for compatibility, and suggest don't use this since the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0301a.
  • Page 193 VIVOTEK 5150, 5900, * Only available if AMR is supported. 6700, 7400, 7950, 10200, 12200 s0_g711_mode pcmu, Set G.711 companding algorithm. pcma pcmu: µ-law algorithm pcma: A-law algorithm * Only available if G.711 is supported. s0_g726_bitrate 16000, Set G.726 encoded bitrate in bps.
  • Page 194 VIVOTEK profile_i0_alarm_level 1~100 Audio detection alarm level 7.14 Motion detection settings Group: motion_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products n denotes the value of "capability_nvideoin" NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable motion detection. win_sensitivity 0 ~ 100 Sensitivity of all motion detection windows.
  • Page 195 VIVOTEK   image width -1 H: 0~ The current * Only available when px is listed in image height -1 "capability_motion_windomain * It's recommended to use polygonsd * This parameter will not be used after the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0400a.
  • Page 196 VIVOTEK version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0400a. width 0 ~ 320 Width of motion detection window. <Not recommended to use * Only available when   this> "capability_motion_wintype" = rectangle. * Only available when qvga is listed in "capability_motion_windomain".
  • Page 197 VIVOTEK * The value "0" is reserved for compatibility and will not be used after the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0400a.   Group: motion_c<0~(n-1)>_profile_i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~(k-1)> for m profile and n channel product, n denotes the value of "capability_nvideoin", m denotes the vaule of "capability_nmotionprofile", k denotes the value of "capability_nmotion".
  • Page 198 VIVOTEK polygon 0 ~ 320,0 ~ 240, 0 Coordinate of polygon window position.   <Not recommended to use ~ 320,0 ~ 240, 0 ~ (4 points: x0,y0,x1,y1,x2,y2,x3,y3) this> 320,0 ~ 240, 0 ~ * Only available when 320,0 ~ 240 "capability_motion_wintype"...
  • Page 199 VIVOTEK * It's recommended to use polygonsd * This parameter will not be used after the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0400a. height 0 ~ 240 Height of motion detection window. <Not recommended to use * Only available when  ...
  • Page 200 VIVOTEK 7.15 Tampering detection settings Group: tampering_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products (capability.tampering > 0) n denotes the value of "capability_nvideoin" NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable or disable tamper detection. threshold 0~100 Threshold of tamper detection. duration 10~600 If tampering value exceeds the "threshold"...
  • Page 201 VIVOTEK 7.16 DDNS Group: ddns (capability.protocol.ddns > 0) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable or disable the dynamic DNS. provider CustomSafe100, Safe100 => safe100.net DyndnsDynamic, DyndnsDynamic => dyndns.org (dynamic) DyndnsCustom, DyndnsCustom => dyndns.org Safe100 CustomSafe100 => Custom server using safe100 method <provider>_hostname...
  • Page 202 VIVOTEK 7.18 UPnP presentation Group: upnppresentation NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable or disable the UPnP presentation service. 7.19 UPnP port forwarding Group: upnpportforwarding NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable or disable the UPnP port forwarding service.
  • Page 203 VIVOTEK 0: disable 1: Show log of parameter setting set from external. 2. Show log of parameter setting set from external and internal. 7.21 SNMP Group: snmp (capability.protocol.snmp > 0) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) <boolean> SNMP v2 enabled. 0 for disable, 1 for enable <boolean>...
  • Page 204 1 => Default logo logo_link string[128] Hyperlink of the logo http://www.vivotek. logo_powerbyvvtk_hidden <boolean> 0 => display the power by vivotek logo 1 => hide the power by vivotek logo custombutton_manualtrig <boolean> Show or hide manual trigger (VI) button in ger_show homepage 0 ->...
  • Page 205 VIVOTEK 7.23 Privacy mask Group: privacymask_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products and m privacy mask window. n denotes the value of "capability_nvideoin" and m denotes the value of "capability_videoin_c<0~(n-1)>_nprivacymask" NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable privacy mask. win_i<0~(m-1)>_enable <boolean>...
  • Page 206 VIVOTEK ~ W,0 ~ H "capability_image_c<n>_privacymask_wintype" W: 0~ The = polygon. current image width -1 * Only available when px is listed in H: 0~ The "capability_image_c<n>_privacymask_windomai current image height -1 win_i<0~(m-1)>_polygonstd 0 ~ 9999,0 ~ Coordinate of polygon window position.
  • Page 207 NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) api_httpversion <string> The version of VIVOTEK WebAPI with 4 This number start integers plus 1 alphabet, There are composed with 0301a. by "major version", "minor version", "revision","_platform". ex: 0301a_1 Major version Increase the major version when change,...
  • Page 208 VIVOTEK while 'r' is an alphabetic. EX: 0302b_1 => Major version = 03, minor version = 02, revision = b, platform = 1 The 4 integer numbers are WebAPI version, we use short name: [httpversion] for it in this document.
  • Page 209 VIVOTEK nmediastream <positive integer> Number of media stream per channels. naudiosetting <positive integer> Number of audio settings per channel. <Not support anymore> * Not support this parameter anymore when the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0301a. * We replace "naudiosetting" with "naudioin".
  • Page 210 VIVOTEK evctrlchannel <boolean> Indicate whether to support HTTP tunnel for event/control transfer. joystick <boolean> Indicate whether to support joystick control. remotefocus 0,<positive integer> An 4-bit integer, which indicates the supportive <Not recommended to use application of remotefocus. this> If the value of this parameter is larger than 0, it means that the camera supports remotefocus function.
  • Page 211 VIVOTEK channel, bit 10~19 are the 2nd group for 2nd channel, bit 20~31 are the 3rd group for 3rd channel. Then, the 1st bit of the group indicates 1st stream of a channel support ePTZ or not. The 2nd bit of the group indicates 2nd stream of a channel support ePTZ or not, and so on.
  • Page 212 VIVOTEK "vi" = Virtual input (Manual trigger) "vadp" = VADP trigger "di"= Digital input "volalarm" = Audio detection "temperature" = Temperature detection "pir" = PIR detection "visignal" = Video input signal loss. "backup" = Backing up recorded files * Only available when [httpversion] >= 0301a storage_dbenabled <boolean>...
  • Page 213 VIVOTEK videoin_nresolution <positive integer> This equals "capability_videoin_c0_nresolution". * This is kept for compatibility. videoin_resolution A list of <WxH> This equals <product "capability_videoin_c0_resolution". dependent> * This is kept for compatibility. videoin_maxframerate A list of <Integer> This equals "capability_videoin_c0_maxframerate". * This is kept for compatibility.
  • Page 214 VIVOTEK ntsc: NTSC analog output pal: PAL analog output "nvideoout"=0, "videoout_codec"=- "nvideoout"=1 with NTSC, "videoout_codec"=ntsc "nvideoout"=1 with PAL, "videoout_codec"=pal "nvideoout"=2 with both NTSC, "videoout_codec"=ntsc,ntsc * For camera, this feature is controlled by physical jump on device. No WebAPI to control it.
  • Page 215 VIVOTEK audio_linein <boolean> Indicate whether to support external line <Not support anymore> input. * Not support this parameter anymore when the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0301a. * It will be replaced by audio_intmic and audio_extmic. audio_lineout <boolean>...
  • Page 216 VIVOTEK smartstream_nstream <positive integer> Number of stream that support smart stream. *only available when "capability_smartstream_support" is 1 smartstream_windomain qvga, px, std, - The domain to set an focus window. qvga: a 320x240 range to represent the whole image. px: Locate a window in the image with pixels.
  • Page 217 VIVOTEK vadp_supportfeature <positive integer> An 32-bit integer, each bit can be set separately as follows: Bit 0 => VADP interface Bit 1 => Capture video raw data Bit 2 => Support encode jpeg Bit 3 => Capture audio raw data Bit 4 =>...
  • Page 218 VIVOTEK camctrl_privilege <boolean> Indicate whether to support “Manage Privilege” of PTZ control in the security page. 1: support both /cgi-bin/camctrl/camctrl.cgi and /cgi-bin/viewer/camctrl.cgi 0: support only /cgi-bin/viewer/camctrl.cgi This is equivalent to"capability_camctrl_c0_privilege". * This is kept for compatibility. uart_httptunnel <boolean> Indicate whether to support HTTP tunnel for UART transfer.
  • Page 219 VIVOTEK media_snapshot_maxpost <positive integer> Maximum snapshot number after event event occurred. media_snapshot_maxsize <positive integer> Maximum size (KB) of a snapshot. media_videoclip_maxsize <positive integer> Maximum size (KB) of a videoclip. media_videoclip_maxleng <positive integer> Maximum length (second) of a videoclip. media_videoclip_maxpree <positive integer>...
  • Page 220 VIVOTEK recording function. bit 0 : It supports to record directly to an on-board SD-Card. bit 1~: Currently, they are reserved bit, and the default value is 0. localstorage_slconnum 0,<positive integer> The maximum seamless connection number. localstorage_smartsd <boolean> The "Lifetime and Log SD Card" feature allows users to obtain the card's remaining lifetime information.
  • Page 221 VIVOTEK rs485 <boolean> An 32-bit integer, each bit can be set separately as follows: Bit 0 => support rs485-in Bit 1 => support rs485-out buildinpt <boolean> An 32-bit integer, each bit can be set separately as follows: Bit 0 => support build-in pan Bit 1 =>...
  • Page 222 VIVOTEK minpanangle <integer> The lower limit for pan angle. *Only available when bit0 of "capability_camctrl_c<0~(n-1)>_buildinpt" is "1" maxpanangle <integer> The upper limit for pan angle. *Only available when bit0 of "capability_camctrl_c<0~(n-1)>_buildinpt" is "1" tiltspeedlv 0, <positive integer> 0/7 The maximum speed level of tilt motion.
  • Page 223 VIVOTEK maxdzoom 0, <positive integer> 0/7 The upper limit for digital zoom position. *Only available when the value of "capability_camctrl_c<0~(n-1)>_zoommodule" is "1" focusspeedlv 0, <positive integer> 0/7 The maximum speed level of focus motion. *Only available when the value of "capability_camctrl_c<0~(n-1)>_zoommodule"...
  • Page 224 VIVOTEK ircutsensitivity_type <string> Indicate the cgi interface of "ircutcontrol_sensitivity". "options": the value of "ircutcontrol_sensitivity" parameter is "low, normal,high". "normalize": the value of "ircutcontrol_sensitivity" parameter is "1~100" * Only available when "capability_daynight_c<n>_support" is 1. * We support this parameter when the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0302a.
  • Page 225 VIVOTEK streamcodec <positive integer> Represent supported codec types of each stream. This contains a list of positive integers, split by comma. Each one stands for a stream, and the definition is as following: Bit 0: Support MPEG4. Bit 1: Support MJPEG Bit 2: Support H.264...
  • Page 226 VIVOTEK mjpeg_maxframerate A list of <Positive Maximum fps that the device can encoded with Integer> and "-" MJPEG on resolutions in current video mode. "-" means not support. * One to one mapping to the resolution in "resolution". * The element number is defined as "nresolution"...
  • Page 227 VIVOTEK h264_maxbitrate <positive integer> Maximum bitrates of H.264. The unit is bps. * Only available when 'h264' is listed in "capability_videoin_codec". h265_maxframerate A list of <Positive Maximum fps that the device can encoded with Integer> and "-" H.265 on resolutions in current video mode.
  • Page 228 VIVOTEK cameraunit_name CU8131, A "camera unit" name of a split-type camera CU8171, system, which the camera unit and the video CU8161-H, core are separated. CU8162-H, -: If the camera is not a split-type camera CU8163-H, system, the value of this parameter is "-".
  • Page 229 VIVOTEK effectivepixel <WxH> The visible area of full scene in this video mode. The unit is pixel in source. * If "effectivepixel"<"capability_videoin_c<n>_max size", then the visible area is located at the center of full scene. outputsize <WxH> The output size of source, equal to the captured size by device, in this video mode.
  • Page 230 VIVOTEK maxframerate A list of <Positive Indicates frame rate that the video source Integer> outputs in this video mode. * One to one mapping to the resolution in "resolution". * The element number is defined as "nresolution" in this group.
  • Page 231 VIVOTEK maxfps_h265 A list of <Positive Maximum fps which the device can encoded with Integer> and "-" H.265 on resolutions in this video mode. "-" means not support. * One to one mapping to the resolution in "resolution". * The element number is defined as "nresolution"...
  • Page 232 VIVOTEK number indicate the support strength level of WDR Pro, and the scecond number indicate the support strength level of WDR Pro II. wdrpro_affect When WDR Pro or WDR Enhanced is exposurewin.mode:fixed:au enabled, some features may become malfunction or be forced to a given exposurewin.mode.blc:disab...
  • Page 233 VIVOTEK wdrpro_description <string> Description about WDR Pro mode. * Only available when "capability_image_c<0~(n-1)>_wdrp ro_mode" > 0       wdrc_mode 0, 1 0: Non-support WDR Enhanced 1: Support WDR Enhanced   wdrc_supportlevel 0, <positive integer> Indicate the support strength level of WDR Enhanced.
  • Page 234 VIVOTEK "-" means no feature is affected. * When "wdrpro"=0 and "wdrc"=0, this must be "-"         0: Non-support 3D digital noise reduction 1: Support 3D digital noise reduction   0: Non-support electronic image stabilizer 1: Support electronic image stabilizer...
  • Page 235 VIVOTEK minexposure:hidden:, features may become malfunction or mingain:hidden:, be forced to a given value. The wdrpro:unchanged:, affected functions are list here. 3dnr:unchanged:, or others The format is "Affect API name":"Policy":"Value" <x>: nonnegative integer <product dependent> "Policy" can be categorized into...
  • Page 236 VIVOTEK 1: Support scene mode scenemode_supporttype visibility, list all the scene mode which are <product dependent> noiseless, supported in the camera. lpcparkinglot, lpcstreet * Only available when <product dependent> "capability_image_c<n>_ scenemode_support" is 1 scenemode_visibility_affe When scene mode is enabled, some...
  • Page 237 VIVOTEK "-" means no feature is affected. * Only available when visibility is listed in "capability_image_c<n>_ scenemode_supporttype" and "capability_image_c<n>_ scenemode_support" is 1 scenemode_noiseless_aff When scene mode is enabled, some minexposure:hidden:, features may become malfunction or <product dependent> mingain:hidden:, be forced to a given value. The wdrpro:unchanged:, affected functions are list here.
  • Page 238 VIVOTEK * Only available when visibility is listed in "capability_image_c<n>_ scenemode_supporttype " and "capability_image_c<n>_ scenemode_support" is 1 scenemode_lpcparkinglot When scene mode is enabled, some _affect minexposure:hidden:, features may become malfunction or <product dependent> mingain:hidden:, be forced to a given value. The wdrpro:unchanged:, affected functions are list here.
  • Page 239 VIVOTEK in "capability_image_c<n>_ scenemode_supporttype " and "capability_image_c<n>_ scenemode_support" is 1 scenemode_lpcstreet_aff When scene mode is enabled, some minexposure:hidden:, features may become malfunction or <product dependent> mingain:hidden:, be forced to a given value. The wdrpro:unchanged:, affected functions are list here. 3dnr:unchanged:,or others The format is "Affect API...
  • Page 240 VIVOTEK scenemode_supporttype " and "capability_image_c<n>_ scenemode_support" is 1     wbmode auto, Available white balance mode. manual, "-" means white balance is not rbgain, supported.   widerange, outdoor,indoor, sodiumauto, <product dependent>   iristype   piris,   Indicate iris type. dciris, "piris": P-Iris...
  • Page 241 VIVOTEK or greater than 0302a. exposure_shuttervaluetyp fixed, * One to one mapping to the mode maximum, type in "exposure_modetype". "fixed": The shutter value is the assigned value (videoin_c<n>_shuttervalue). "maximum": The shutter value can be up to the assigned value (videoin_c<n>_shuttervalue).
  • Page 242 VIVOTEK name":"Policy":"Value" <x>: nonnegative integer <product dependent> "Policy" can be categorized into following groups: - (disabled) : UI turns grey and users can't select it. - (unchanged) : UI keeps the status as before and user can't change it. - (hidden) : UI is hidden.
  • Page 243 VIVOTEK wdrpro:disabled:, here. exposurelevel:hidden:, or others The format is "Affect API name":"Policy":"Value" <x>: nonnegative integer <product dependent> "Policy" can be categorized into following groups: - (disabled) : UI turns grey and users can't select it. - (unchanged) : UI keeps the status as before and user can't change it.
  • Page 244 VIVOTEK e_affect exposurewin.mode.blc:hidd some features may become en:, malfunction or be forced to a given defog:disabled:, value. The affected functions are list wdrpro:disabled:, here. exposurelevel:hidden:, or others The format is "Affect API name":"Policy":"Value" <x>: nonnegative integer <product dependent> "Policy" can be categorized into...
  • Page 245 VIVOTEK version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0302a. exposure_manualmode_a When exposure mode is enabled, ffect exposurewin.mode.blc:hidd some features may become en:, malfunction or be forced to a given defog:disabled:, value. The affected functions are list wdrpro:disabled:, here. exposurelevel:hidden:, or others The format is "Affect API...
  • Page 246 VIVOTEK "capability_image_c<n>_ exposure_mode" is 1. * We support this parameter when the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0302a. exposure_levelrange     Available range for "0,12"   "videoin_c<n>_exposurelevel" * When "exposure_mode"=0, this must be set to "-".  ...
  • Page 247 VIVOTEK 0301a A list of <Positive Integer> exposure_pal_totalrange Available total range for PAL analog output * Only available when [httpversion] >=  0301a exposure_maxrange   "1,32000",   Available range for "1,8000", "videoin_c<n>_maxexposure" "1,32000" => 1s ~ 1/32000s or others   "1,8000" => 1s ~ 1/8000s <product dependent>   etc. "-" means maximum exposure time is not available.
  • Page 248 VIVOTEK privacy mask. agc_maxgain   "0,100",   Available range for "-"   "videoin_c<n>_maxgain" “0,100” => 0~100 percent "-" means "videoin_c<n>_maxgain" is not available.       agc_mingain "0,100", Available range for "-"   "videoin_c<n>_mingain" “0,100” => 0~100 percent "-" means "videoin_c<n>_mingain" is  ...
  • Page 249 VIVOTEK which means exposurelevel is fixed to level 6. "Value" can be a nonnegative integer or NULL. "-" means no feature is affected. * When "flickerless" = 0, this must be "-" defog_mode 0: Non-support defog 1: Support defog defog_strength...
  • Page 250 VIVOTEK selections or values. "Affect API name" can be described in hierarchy, such as "exposurewin.mode.blc:disabled:" which means blc exposure window is disabled. API name can be one word as well, such as "exposurelevel:fixed:6" which means exposurelevel is fixed to level 6.
  • Page 251 VIVOTEK both zoom and focus function. bit 1 => Only support zoom function. bit 2 => Only support focus function. bit 3 => Currently, this is a reserved bit, and the default value is 0. focuswindomain qvga, px, std, - The domain to set an focus window.
  • Page 252 VIVOTEK Group: capability_peripheral_c<0~(n-1)> n denotes the value of "capability_nvideoin" PARAMETER VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) waterspray_support <boolean> 0: Non-support water spray feature 1: Support water spray feature * We support this parameter when the version number (httpversion) is equal or greater than 0302a.
  • Page 253 VIVOTEK 7.27 Event setting Group: event_i<0~2> PARAMETER VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) name string[40] Identification of this entry. enable 0, 1 Enable or disable this event. priority 0, 1, 2 Indicate the priority of this event: “0”= low priority “1”= normal priority “2”= high priority...
  • Page 254 VIVOTEK mdwin 0,<positive integer> Indicate the source window id of motion detection. This field is required when trigger condition is “md”. One bit represents one window. The LSB indicates the 1 window. For example, to detect the 1 and 3 windows, set mdwin as 5.
  • Page 255 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 Friday and Sunday, set weekday as 66.
  • Page 256 VIVOTEK action_goto_name string[40] Specify the preset name that ptz goto on event <product dependent> triggered. * Only available when capability_ptzenabled > action_goto_sync <boolean> Capture media after moving to the location. <product dependent> * Only avaliable when the bit4 of capability_ptzenable is 1 and the bit7 of...
  • Page 257 VIVOTEK email_port 0~65535 Port to connect to the server. email_username string[64] Username to log in to the server. email_passwd string[64] Password of the user. email_senderemail string[128] Email address of the sender. email_recipientemail string[640] Email address of the recipient. ns_location string[128] Location to upload or store the media.
  • Page 258 VIVOTEK snapshot_postevent 0~" Indicates the number of post-event capability_media_snapshot_maxpo images. stevent" videoclip_source 0~"capability_nmediastream -1" Indicate the source of media stream. 0 means the first stream. 1 means the second stream and etc. 2 means the third stream and etc. 3 means the fourth stream and etc.
  • Page 259 VIVOTEK 7.30 Recording Group: recording_i<0~1> PARAMETER VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) name string[40] Identification of this entry. trigger 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 260 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; the notifyserver value is 21.
  • Page 261 State or province name in the certificate information. localityname string[128] The locality name in thecertificate information. organizationname string[64] Organization name in the certificate VIVOTEK Inc. information. unit string[64] Organizational unit name in thecertificate VIVOTEK Inc. information. User's Manual - 261...
  • Page 262 VIVOTEK commonname string[64] Common name in the certificate information. www.vivotek.com validdays 0 ~ 3650 Valid period for the certification. 7.32 Storage management setting Group: disk_i<0~(n-1)> n is the total number of storage devices. (capability.storage.dbenabled > 0) Currently it’s only for local storage (SD, CF card), so n is equal to 1.
  • Page 263 VIVOTEK maxretentiontime_recordin <boolean> Enable automatic clean up method for video g_enabled clip generated by recording task. The parameter takes effect when autocleanup_enabled is enabled. maxretentiontime_recordin <string> To specify the expired time for automatic clean g_i <0~1>_maxage up, and it only takes effect for video clip generated by recording_i <0~1>.
  • Page 264 VIVOTEK 7.33 Region of interest Group: roi_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product. (capability.eptz > 0) m denotes the value of "capability_nmediastream". PARAMETER VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) s<0~(m-2)>_home <W,H> ROI left-top corner coordinate.* If the minimal <product dependent> window size is 64x64, then the "win_i0_home"=(0~resolution_W-64,...
  • Page 265 VIVOTEK 7.34 ePTZ setting Group: eptz_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product. (capability.eptz > 0) PARAMETER VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) osdzoom <boolean> Indicates multiple of zoom in is “on-screen <Not recommended to use display” or not. this> * Reserved for compatibility, and suggest don't use this since [httpversion] >...
  • Page 266 VIVOTEK PARAMETER VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) patrolseq string[120] The patrol sequence of ePTZ. All the patrol position indexes will be separated by "," patroldwelling string[160] The dwelling time (unit: second) of each patrol point, separated by “,”. preset_i<0~19>_name string[40] Name of ePTZ preset.
  • Page 267 (Read only) guid<0~2>_id string[127] The connected seamless streaming ID. (Read only) guid<0~2>_number Number of connected seamless streaming with guid<0~2>_id. (Read only) 7.37 VIVOTEK Application Development Platformsetting Group: vadp NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) version <string> Indicate the VADP version.
  • Page 268 Indicate the message that will be show on the running status when mouse over. vvtklicensemec string[40] Indicate the module use VIVOTEK license mechanism Group: vadp_schedule_i<0~(n-1)> for n VADP package number n denotes the value of "capability_vadp_npackage". (Only available when capability_vadp_npackage > 0 and the version number of "vadp_version" is equal or greater than 1.3.2.0)
  • Page 269 VIVOTEK control the execution of the VADP package begintime hh:mm Begin time of the schedule endtime hh:mm End time of the schedule Group: vadp_event NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) ntrigger 0,<positive integer> Indicate the number of topics to be transferred to event manager for trigger.
  • Page 270 VIVOTEK cameraid 0~255 Camera ID controlling external PTZ camera. isptz 0 ~ 2 0: disable PTZ commands. 1: enable PTZ commands with PTZ driver. 2: enable PTZ commands with UART tunnel. * Only available when bit7 of capability_ptzenabled is 1 disablemdonptz <boolean>...
  • Page 271 VIVOTEK >_mintilt ~ capability_ptz_c<0~(n-1) >_maxtilt preset_i<0~(k-1)>_zoom capability_ptz_c<0~(n-1) Zoom position at each preset location. >_minzoom ~ capability_ptz_c<0~(n-1) >_maxzoom preset_i<0~(k-1)>_focus capability_ptz_c<0~(n-1) Focus position at each preset location. >_minfocus ~ capability_ptz_c<0~(n-1) >_maxfocus preset_i<0~(k-1)>_fliped <boolean> Flip side at each preset location. patrol_i<0~39>_name string[40] (For internal device) The name of patrol location patrol_i<0~39>_ dwelling...
  • Page 272 VIVOTEK digitalzoom <boolean> Enable/disable digital zoom idleaction_enable <boolean> Enable/disable idle action while idle idleaction_type pan,patrol,home,objtrack, This field tells what kind of action should prev be taken while idle. idleaction_interval 1~999 While idle over this time interval, idle action will be taken.
  • Page 273 VIVOTEK 7.40 UART control Group: uart (capability.nuart > 0 and capability.fisheye = 0) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) ptzdrivers_i<0~19, string[40] Name of the PTZ driver. 127>_name ptzdrivers_i<0~19, string[128] Full path of the PTZ driver. 127>_location enablehttptunnel <boolean> Enable HTTP tunnel channel to control UART.
  • Page 274 VIVOTEK 7.41 UART control (SD series) Group: uart_i<0~(n-1)> n is uart port count (capability.nuart > 0 and the bit7 of capability_ptzenabled is 0, the bit4 of capability_ptzenabled is 1) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) cameraid 1~255 Camera ID controlling external PTZ camera.
  • Page 275 VIVOTEK 7.42 Lens configuration Group: lens for n channel products n denotes the value of "capability_nvideoin" (capability.image.c<0~(n-1)>.lensconfiguration.support = 1) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) selected <string> Current selected lens profile. e.g. lens_selected=lens_default_i0, it means choosen lens configuration is i0 lens of default group.
  • Page 276 VIVOTEK 7.43 Fisheye info Group: fisheyeinfo (capability.fisheye > 0) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) revisedcenteraxis <coordinate> The actual center axis coordinate radius 0, <positive The actual center radius integer> 7.44 Fisheye local dewarp setting   Group: fisheyedewarp_c<0~(n-1)> (capability_fisheyelocaldewarp_c<0~(capability_nvideoin)-1> > 0)  ...
  • Page 277 VIVOTEK 7.45 PIR behavior define Group: pir (capability.npir > 0) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable/disable PIR 7.46 Auto tracking setting Group: autotrack (capbility_image_c<0~(capability_nvideoin)-1>_autotrack_support > 0) PARAMETER VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) objsize_type -1~2 Type of object size. -1 : customized width and height...
  • Page 278 VIVOTEK 8. Useful Functions 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 279 VIVOTEK Query Status of the Digital Input(capability.ndi > 0) Note: This request requires Viewer privileges Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/dido/getdi.cgi?[di0][&di1][&di2][&di3] If no parameter is specified, all of the digital input statuses will be returned. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: <length>\r\n \r\n [di0=<state>]\r\n...
  • Page 280 VIVOTEK 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] If no parameter is specified, all the digital output statuses will be returned. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: <length>\r\n \r\n [do0=<state>]\r\n...
  • Page 281 VIVOTEK 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 DEFA DESCRIPTION channel 0~(n-1) The channel number of the video source.
  • Page 282 VIVOTEK 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 283 VIVOTEK 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 Upgrade Firmware Note: This request requires Administrator privileges.
  • Page 284 VIVOTEK ePTZ Camera Control (capability.eptz > 0 and capability_fisheye = 0) Note: This request requires camctrl privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/camctrl/eCamCtrl.cgi?channel=<value>&stream=<value> [&move=<value>] – Move home, up, down, left, right [&auto=<value>] – Auto pan, patrol [&zoom=<value>] –Zoom in, out [&zooming=<value>&zs=<value>] –Zoom without stopping, used for joystick [&x=<value>&y=<value>&w=<value>&h=<value>&resolution=<value>] - Zoom in, out on a specific area...
  • Page 285 VIVOTEK http://IPAddr/cgi-bin/camctrl/eCamCtrl.cgi?stream=0&zooming=wide&zs=5 zooming is used to indicate the moving direction, and zs is used to indicate the speed. To stop a continuous movement, you have to use the command as below: http://IPAddr/cgi-bin/camctrl/eCamCtrl.cgi?stream=0&zoom=stop&zs=0 2. [Area zoom]: it means to zoom in on a specific area, here is an example for a directly moving...
  • Page 286 VIVOTEK <integer> The direction of movement, used for joystick control. <integer> 0 ~ 7 Set the speed of movement, “0” means stop. <integer> x-coordinate clicked by user. It will be the x-coordinate of center after movement. <integer> y-coordinate clicked by user.
  • Page 287 VIVOTEK ePTZ Recall (capability.eptz > 0 and capability_fisheye = 0) Note: This request requires camctrl privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/camctrl/eRecall.cgi?channel=<value>&stream=<value>& recall=<value>[&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION channel <0~(n-1)> Channel of the video source. stream <0~(m-1)> Stream. recall Text string less than 40 One of the present positions to recall.
  • Page 288 VIVOTEK 8.10 ePTZ Preset Locations(capability.eptz > 0 and capability_fisheye = 0) 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 289 VIVOTEK 8.11 IP Filtering Note: This request requires Administrator access privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: <product dependent> http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?type[=<value>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?method=add<v4/v6>&ip=<ipaddress>[&index=<value>][&ret urn=<return page>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?method=del<v4/v6>&index=<value>[&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION type NULL Get IP filter type allow, deny Set IP filter type method addv4 Add IPv4 address into access list.
  • Page 290 VIVOTEK 8.12 IP Filtering for ONVIF Syntax:<product dependent> http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?type[=<value>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?method=add<v4/v6>&ip=<ipaddress>[&index=<value>][&ret urn=<return page>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?method=del<v4/v6>&index=<value>[&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION type NULL Get IP filter type allow, deny Set IP filter type method addv4 Add IPv4 address into access list. addv6 Add IPv6 address into access list.
  • Page 291 VIVOTEK 8.13 UART HTTP Tunnel Channel (capability.nuart > 0) Note: This request requires Operator privileges. Method: GET and POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/operator/uartchannel.cgi?[channel=<value>] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET /cgi-bin/operator/uartchannel.cgi?[channel=<value>] x-sessioncookie: string[22] accept: application/x-vvtk-tunnelled pragma: no-cache cache-control: no-cache ------------------------------------------------------------------------- POST /cgi-bin/operator/uartchannel.cgi x-sessioncookie: string[22] content-type: application/x-vvtk-tunnelled pragma : no-cache...
  • Page 292 VIVOTEK 8.14 Event/Control HTTP Tunnel Channel (capability. evctrlchannel > 0) Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: GET and POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ctrlevent.cgi ------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET /cgi-bin/admin/ctrlevent.cgi x-sessioncookie: string[22] accept: application/x-vvtk-tunnelled pragma: no-cache cache-control: no-cache ------------------------------------------------------------------------- POST /cgi-bin/admin/ ctrlevent.cgi x-sessioncookie: string[22] content-type: application/x-vvtk-tunnelled...
  • Page 293 VIVOTEK 8.15 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 294 VIVOTEK 8.17 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. Each data>[,<hex decimal...
  • Page 295 VIVOTEK 8.18 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 296 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 297 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 298 VIVOTEK 8.19 Virtual input (capability.nvi > 0) Note: Change virtual input (manual trigger) status. Method: GET Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/setvi.cgi?vi0=<value>[&vi1=<value>][&vi2=<value>] [&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION vi<num> state[(duration)nstate] Ex: vi0=1 Setting virtual input 0 to trigger state Where "state" is 0, 1. “0”...
  • Page 299 VIVOTEK 8.20 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=<v alue>&forcechk&minsft=<value>] For RTSP (MP4 and H264), the user needs to input theURL below into an RTSP compatible player.
  • Page 300 VIVOTEK 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. 300 - User's Manual...
  • Page 301 VIVOTEK 8.21 RemoteFocus (capability_image_c<0~(n-1)>_remotefocus=1) Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/remotefocus.cgi?function=<value>[&direction=<value>] [&position=<value>][&steps=<value>][&iris] User's Manual - 301...
  • Page 302 VIVOTEK PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION function zoom, Function type focus, zoom - Move focus motor focus – Move focus motor auto, scan, auto – Perform auto focus stop, scan – Perform focus scan stop – Stop current operation positioning, getstatus positioning – Position the motors getstatus–Information of motors, return value as below:...
  • Page 303 VIVOTEK direction direct, Motor’s moving direction. forward, It works only if function= zoom | focus. backward position 0~<motor_max> Motor’s position. It works only if function=zoom | focus and direction=direct. <motor_max> is refer to remote_focus_focus_motor_max or remote_focus_zoom_motor_max which replied from "function=getstatus"...
  • Page 304 VIVOTEK 8.22 BackFocus (capability_image_c<0~(n-1)>_remotefocus=4) Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/remotefocus.cgi?function=<value>[&direction=<value>] [&position=<value>][&steps=<value>][&iris] 304 - User's Manual...
  • Page 305 VIVOTEK PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION function focus, Function type auto, focus – Move focus motor auto – Perform auto focus scan, stop, scan – Perform focus scan positioning, stop – Stop current operation positioning – Position the motors irisopen, irisenable, resetfocus – reset focus position to default resetfocus, irisopen –...
  • Page 306 VIVOTEK steps 1 ~ <motor_max> Motor’s moving steps.   It works only if function=focus and direction=forward | backward. <motor_max> is refer to remote_focus_focus_motor_max which replied from "function=getstatus" iris Open iris or not. It works only if function=auto | scan. 8.23 Export Files Note: This request requires Administrator privileges.
  • Page 307 VIVOTEK 8.24 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 308 VIVOTEK 8.25 Update Lens Configuration Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: GET Syntax: For list a name of lens currently used: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/update_lens.cgi?get_currentlens For list all names of lens installed in camera: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/update_lens.cgi?list_lens For choose selected lens configuration: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/update_lens.cgi?choose_lens=<value> You need to reboot manually after you choose another lens configuration.
  • Page 309 VIVOTEK <multipart encoded form data> Server will accept the file named <file name> to upload the lens profile to camera. 8.26 Media on demand (capability.localstorage.modnum > 0) Media on demand allows users to select and receive/watch/listen to metadata/video/audio contents on demand.
  • Page 310 VIVOTEK 8.27 Fisheye local dewarp camera control (capability.fisheye > 0 and capability.fisheyelocaldewarp.c0 > 0, only support in 1R mode) Note: This request requires camctrl privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/camctrl/fdCamCtrl.cgi?channel=<value>&stream=<value> [&move=<value>] – Move home, up, down, left, right [&zoom=<value>] – Zoom wide, tele [[&speedpan=<value>][&speedtilt=<value>][&speedzoom=<value>]]...
  • Page 311 VIVOTEK zoom wide Zoom larger view with current speed. tele Zoom further with current speed. speedpan -5 ~ 5 Set the pan speed of current command. speedtilt -5 ~ 5 Set the tilt speed of current command. speedzoom -5 ~ 5 Set the zoom speed of current command.
  • Page 312 VIVOTEK 8.28 3D Privacy Mask (capability_image_c<0~(n-1)>_privacymask_wintype = 3Drectangle) n denotes the value of "capability_nvideoin" Note: This request requires admin user privilege Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/setpm3d.cgi?method=<value>&name=<value>&[maskheight=<value>& maskwidth=<value>&videosize=<value>&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION method Add a 3D privacy mask at current location delete...
  • Page 313 VIVOTEK 8.29 Camera Control (capability_camctrl_c<0~(n-1)>_zoommodule = 1) Note: This request requires Viewer privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/camctrl/camctrl.cgi?[channel=<value>][&camid=<value>] [&move=<value>] – Move home, up, down, left, right [&focus=<value>] – Focus operation [&auto=<value>] – Auto pan, patrol [&zoom=<value>] – Zoom in, out [&zooming=<value>&zs=<value>] – Zoom without stopping, used for joystick [&vx=<value>&vy=<value>&vs=<value>] –...
  • Page 314 VIVOTEK 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. stop Stop camera. zoom wide Zoom larger view with current speed.
  • Page 315 VIVOTEK 8.30 Recall (capability_camctrl_c<0~(n-1)>_zoommodule = 1) 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 string[30] One of the present positions to recall. channel 0~(capability_nvideoin-1) Channel of the video source. return <return page>...
  • Page 316 VIVOTEK 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. If you omit this parameter, it will redirect to an empty page.
  • Page 317 VIVOTEK 8.32 SmartSD (capability_localstorage_smartsd > 0) Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/smartsd.cgi?function=<value> User's Manual - 317...
  • Page 318 VIVOTEK PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION function getstatus Function type getstauts : Information of smartSD internal status return value as below: smartsd_lifetime_num: Accumulated amount of data that has been written smartsd_lifetime_den: Card-guaranteed amount of data that can be written smartsd_lifetime_rate: The ratio of smartsd_lifetime_num to smartsd_lifetime_den.
  • Page 319: Technical Specifications

    All specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © VIVOTEK INC. All rights reserved. Ver. 5 6F, No.192, Lien- Cheng Rd., Chung-Ho, New Taipei Cit y, 235, Taiwan, R.O.C. T: +886-2-82455282 F: +886-2-82455532 E: sales@ vivotek.com W: w w w.vivotek.com...
  • Page 320 All specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © VIVOTEK INC. All rights reserved. Ver. 5 6F, No.192, Lien- Cheng Rd., Chung-Ho, New Taipei Cit y, 235, Taiwan, R.O.C. T: +886-2-82455282 F: +886-2-82455532 E: sales@ vivotek.com W: w w w.vivotek.com...
  • Page 321: Technology License Notice

    VIVOTEK Technology License Notice AMR-NB Standard THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AMR-NB STANDARD PATENT LICENSE AGREEMENT. WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, THE FOLLOWING LICENSORS’ PATENTS MAY APPLY: TELEFONAKIEBOLAGET ERICSSON AB: US PAT. 6192335; 6275798; 6029125; 6424938; 6058359. NOKIA CORPORATION: US PAT.
  • Page 322 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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