Adjusting the Lens ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 Using Web Browsers ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 Using RTSP Players ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 21 Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23 Main Page ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Go to ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 28 Client Settings ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 29 Configuration ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33 System >...
At a size of only 100 mm in diameter, VIVOTEK FD8151V is truly an all-in-one surveillance solution that meets a wide variety of needs for indoor surveillance� The package also includes VIVOTEK’s 32-channel recording software� With all this and more, the FD8151V is the ideal solution for your surveillance needs�...
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 ■ FD8151V ■ Screws & Plastic Anchors ■ Focus adjustment tool ■ Alignment sticker ■...
VIVOTEK Physical Description Leave the slide cover in place if you route cables through the bottom Outer View and then through a hole on the ceiling or wall� IR LEDs Slide cover Inner View Side View RJ-45 Socket Lens Tilt retention...
You can remove the boot if your cable comes with one� FD8151V-F2 0002D10766AD Strain relief boot 2� As shown below, you may also route cable 2. You can check the model name suffix from the side�...
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VIVOTEK Mounting the Network Camera - Ceiling or Wall Mount 1� Use the alignment sticker as a template to mark where holes will be drilled on the ceiling� Drill two holes into the ceiling; and hammer in the plastic anchors�...
VIVOTEK Digital Input Diagram Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method� Max. voltage: 40V 3.3V Digital input DI-: Ground Connect a digital input device to the input pins of the camera� From the Applications > Digital Input page, you can let camera report the current signal status as High or Low to determine the signal’s Normal status during operation�...
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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�...
VIVOTEK Network Deployment Power over Ethernet (PoE) When using a PoE-enabled switch This Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable� Follow the below illustration to connect the camera to a PoE- enabled switch via Ethernet cable�...
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�...
VIVOTEK Ready to Use 1� A browser session with the Network Camera should prompt as shown below� 2� You should be able to see live video from your camera� You may also install the 32-channel recording software from the software CD in a deployment consisting of multiple cameras� For its installation details, please refer to its related documents�...
VIVOTEK Adjusting the Lens IMPORTANT: For the F2 lens: the max� tilt angle is 45°� For other lens: the max� tilt angle is 60°� 1� There is a tilt retention screw near the 2� You may also tune the camera's lens module�...
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VIVOTEK 4� With a live video feed, you can place the included focus adjustment tool carefully on the lens, and use it to turn the lens clockwise or counter-clockwise to adjust to the best image focus� You may try tuning...
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�...
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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�...
3� The live video will be displayed in your web browser� 4. If it is the first time installing the VIVOTEK network camera, an information bar will pop up as shown below� Follow the instructions to install the required plug-in on your computer�...
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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 77�...
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VIVOTEK IMPORTANT: • Currently the Network Camera utilizes 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� A 32-bit version of IE browser will be installed�...
3� The address format is: rtsp://<ip_address>:<rtsp_port>/<RTSP streaming access name for a pvPlayer specific video stream> VIVOTEK’s network cameras support simultaneous playback of 2 video streams� The streaming access names for these streams are: Stream 1 – live�sdp, Stream 2 – live2�sdp, As most ISPs and players only allow RTSP streaming through port number 554, please set the RTSP port to 554�...
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 16�...
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� User's Manual - 23...
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� VIVOTEK INC. Resize Buttons Host Name...
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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.
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VIVOTEK 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). The floating frame allows users to control the e-PTZ function (Electronic Pan/ Tilt/Zoom)�...
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VIVOTEK Full Screen: Click this button to switch to full screen mode� Press the “Esc” key to switch back to normal mode� ■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MJPEG: Video Title Time 2012/06/25 17:08:56...
VIVOTEK Go to If you configured and chose to display a smaller region of interest from out of a maximum image frame, you can configure different areas within the frame as preset points, and use this menu to move to a location�...
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 Media Options H.264 Media Options...
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 for the recorded video files.
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�...
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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�...
Click Configuration on the main page to enter the camera setting pages� Note that only Administrators can access the configuration page. VIVOTEK offers an easy-to-use user interface that helps you set up your network camera with minimal effort� To simplify the setting procedure, two types of user interfaces are available: Advanced Mode for professional users and Basic Mode for entry-level users�...
VIVOTEK Advanced Mode Navigation Area Configuration List Click to switch to Basic Mode Firmware Version Each function on the configuration list will be explained in the following sections. Those functions that are displayed only in Advanced Mode are marked with Advanced Mode � If you want to set up advanced...
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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�...
Theme Options (the second tab on this page)� The settings will be displayed automatically in this Preview field. The following shows the homepage using the default settings: ■ Hide Powered by VIVOTEK: If you check this item, it will be removed from the homepage� Logo graph Here you can change the logo at the top of your homepage�...
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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�...
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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�...
VIVOTEK System > Logs Advanced Mode 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�...
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You can install the included ST7501 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 ST7501 User Manual� VIVOTEK Network Cameras Internet 3G Cell phone HTTP...
VIVOTEK Access log Access log displays the access time and IP address of all viewers (including operators and administrators) in a chronological order� The access log is stored in the Network Camera’s buffer area and will be overwritten when reaching a certain limit�...
Note: Do not power off the Network Camera during the upgrade! Follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware: 1. Download the latest firmware file from the VIVOTEK website. The file is in .pkg file format. 2� Click Browse… and specify the firmware file.
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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 59)� Daylight Saving Time: Select this option to retain the Daylight Saving Time settings (please refer to Import/Export files below on this page).
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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.
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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.
VIVOTEK Media > Image Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the image settings of the Network Camera� It is composed of the following four columns: General settings, Image settings, Exposure, and Privacy mask� General settings Video title: Enter a name that will be displayed on the title bar of the live video as the picture shown below�...
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VIVOTEK Day/Night Settings Switch to B/W in night mode Select this to enable the Network Camera to automatically switch to Black/White display during night mode� Turn on built-in IR illuminator in night mode Select this checkbox to enable built-in IR lights when the camera’s light sensor detects low light conditions�...
VIVOTEK Image settings On this page, you can tune the White balance, Image adjustment and low light compensation� Image Setting 1: For normal situations Image Setting 2: For special situations White balance: Adjust the value for the best color temperature�...
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VIVOTEK You can also click on Profile to adjust all settings above in a pop-up window for special lighting conditions� Activated period: Select the period of time this profile setting will apply to� Please manually enter a range of time in a day, tune...
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VIVOTEK Measurement Window: This function allows user to set measurement window(s) for low light compesation� ■ Full view: Calculate the full range of view and offer appropriate light compesation� ■ BLC (Back Light Compensation): This option allows you to use the center of the current view as the measuring area�...
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VIVOTEK You can click Restore to recall the original settings without incorporating the changes� When completed with the settings on this page, click Save to enable the settings� If you want to configure another sensor setting for the schedule mode, please click Profile to open the Profile of exposure settings page as shown below.
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VIVOTEK Advanced Mode Privacy mask Click Privacy Mask to open the settings page. On this page, you can block out sensitive zones to address privacy concerns� 2010/12/09 17:08:56 2010/12/09 17:08:56 ■ To set the privacy mask windows, follow the steps below: 1�...
VIVOTEK Media > Video Advanced Mode Stream settings This Network Camera supports multiple streams with a frame size ranging from 176 x 144 to 1280 x 1024� The definition of multiple streams: ■ Stream 1: Users can define the "Region of Interest" (viewing region) and the "Output Frame Size"...
VIVOTEK Media > Video NOTE: ► All the items in the “Region of Interest” should not be larger than the “Output Frame Size“ (current maximum resolution)� ■ The parameters of the multiple streams: Region of Interest Output frame size Stream 1...
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VIVOTEK Click the stream item to display the detailed information. If configured, the maximum frame size will be in accordance with your settings in the Viewing Window sections� This Network Camera provides real-time H.264 and MJPEG compression standards (Dual Codec) H.264...
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VIVOTEK The frame rate will decrease if you select a higher resolution� ■ Intra frame period Determine how often 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�...
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VIVOTEK 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.
VIVOTEK Media > Audio Advanced Mode Audio Settings Mute: Select this option to disable audio transmission from the Network Camera to all clients� Note that if muted, no audio data will be transmitted even if audio transmission is enabled on the Client Settings page�...
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 12 for details�...
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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�...
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VIVOTEK NOTE: 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.
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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.
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VIVOTEK PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet) Select this option to configure your Network Camera to make it accessible from anywhere as long as there is an Internet connection. Note that to utilize this feature, it requires an account provided by your ISP�...
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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.
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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�...
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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. The FTP port can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535�...
VIVOTEK Network > Streaming protocols Advanced Mode HTTP streaming To utilize HTTP authentication, make sure that your have set a password for the Network Camera first; please refer to Security > User account on page 77 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�...
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VIVOTEK URL command -- http://<ip address>:<http port>/<access name for stream 1 or 2> For example, when the Access name for stream 2 is set to video2�mjpg: 1. Launch Mozilla Firefox. 2� Enter the above URL command in the address bar� Press Enter�...
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Quick Time� VLC player supports H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG, and all audio codecs supported by VIVOTEK’s cameras� RTSP port /RTP port for video, audio/ RTCP port for video, audio ■ RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of streaming media. By default, the port number is set to 554�...
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VIVOTEK Multicast settings for stream 1 & 2: Click the items to display the detailed configuration information� Select the Always multicast option to enable multicast for stream 1 or 2� Unicast video transmission delivers a stream through point-to-point transmission; multicast, on the other hand, sends a stream to the multicast group address and allows multiple clients to acquire the stream at the same time by requesting a copy from the multicast group address�...
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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 of a network camera�...
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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...
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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�...
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VIVOTEK Network > QoS (Quality of Service) Advanced Mode Quality of Service refers to a resource reservation control mechanism, which guarantees a certain quality to different services on the network� Quality of service guarantees are important if the network capacity is insufficient, especially for real-time streaming multimedia applications.
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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�...
VIVOTEK Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Advanced Mode This section explains how to use the SNMP on the network camera� The Simple Network Management Protocol is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information between network devices� It helps network administrators to remotely manage network devices and find, solve network problems with ease.
VIVOTEK Security > User Account This section explains how to enable password protection and create multiple accounts� Root Password The administrator account name is “root”, which is permanent and can not be deleted� If you want to add more accounts in the Manage User column, please apply the password for the “root”...
VIVOTEK Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) Advanced Mode This section explains how to enable authentication and encrypted communication over SSL (Secure Socket Layer)� It helps protect streaming data transmission over the Internet on higher security level�...
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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�...
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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.
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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�...
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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�...
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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 - 83...
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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.
VIVOTEK Security > Access List Advanced Mode This section explains how to control access permission by verifying the client PC’s IP address� General Settings Maximum number of concurrent streaming connection(s) limited to: Simultaneous live viewing for 1~10 clients (including stream 1 and stream 2)� The default value is 10� If you modify the value and click Save, all current connections will be disconnected and automatically attempt to re-link (IE Explore or Quick Time Player)�...
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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 (via IE Explorer or Quick Time Player)�...
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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�...
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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�...
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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)�...
VIVOTEK PTZ > PTZ settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to control the Network Camera’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation� There are two ways to enable the function: The Digital name tag refers to the e-PTZ operation� It allows users to quickly move the focus to a target area for close-up viewing when the current field of view is smaller than the camera’s maximum output frame size.
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VIVOTEK Home page in E-PTZ Mode x3.1 ■ The e-Preset Positions will also be displayed on the home page� Select one from the drop-down list, and the camera’s view area will move to the selected e-preset position� ■ If you have configured different e-preset positions for different streams, you can select one of the video streams to display its separate e-preset positions�...
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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�...
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VIVOTEK Home page in the e-PTZ Mode The Preset positions will also be displayed on the home page� Select one from the Go to drop-down list, and the Network Camera will move to the selected preset position� Patrol button: Click this button, then the Network Camera will patrol among the selected preset positions continuously�...
VIVOTEK Event > Event settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to responds 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�...
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VIVOTEK ■ Event name: Enter a name for the event setting� ■ Enable this event: Select this option 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.
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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 110 for detailed information�...
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VIVOTEK Add server To set an event that will be recorded in videos or snapshots, 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 Add server the media files to) when a trigger is activated�...
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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 set up the first event server, the new event server will automatically display on the Server list�...
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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.
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VIVOTEK Network storage: Select to send the media files to a network storage location when a trigger is activated� Please refer to NAS server on page 114 for details� Click Save server to enable the settings� ■ SD Test: Click to test your SD card. The system will display a message indicating success or failure. If you want to use your SD card for local storage, please format it before use�...
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VIVOTEK Click 20110220 to open the directory: The format is: HH (24r) Click to open the file list for that hour 2011/02/20 2011/02/20 Click to go back to the previous Click to delete level of the directory selected items Click to delete all...
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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�...
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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_20101213_100341 File name prefix Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS Click Save media to enable the settings�...
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VIVOTEK ■ Maximum file size Specify the maximum file size allowed. ■ File name prefix Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the file name. For example: Video_20101213_100341 File name prefix Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS Click Save media to enable the settings�...
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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 Save event to enable the settings and click Close to exit Event Settings page�...
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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� Click to upload a file...
VIVOTEK Applications > Motion detection This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to enable motion detection. A total of three motion detection windows can be configured. 2010/12/10 17:08:56 Motion Detection Setting 1: For normal situations Motion Detection Setting 2:...
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VIVOTEK A green bar indicates that even though motions have been detected, the event has not been triggered because the image variations still fall under the defined threshold. Percentage = 30% If you want to configure other motion detection settings for a different time period within a day, please click Profile to open the Motion Detection Profile Settings page as shown below.
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VIVOTEK NOTE: ► How does motion detection work? There are two motion detection parameters: Sensitivity and Percentage� In the illustration above, frame A and frame B are two sequential images� Pixel differences between the two frames are detected and highlighted in gray (frame C) and will be compared with the sensitivity setting� Sensitivity is a value that expresses the sensitivity to moving objects�...
VIVOTEK Applications > Digital Input Advanced Mode Connect a DI device to the camera's push-in type terminal block, the camera will automatically detect the current connection state as pulled-high or pulled-low� You may then define the triggering condition� Normal status: Select High or Low to define the "Normal status" for the digital input. The Network Camera will report the current status below�...
VIVOTEK Recording > Recording settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the recording settings for the Network Camera. Recording Settings Insert your SD card and click here to test NOTE: ► Please remember to format your SD card when using it for the first time. Please refer to page 116 for detailed information�...
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VIVOTEK If you enable adaptive recording on Camera A, 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 save lots of bandwidth and storage space�...
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VIVOTEK 2� Destination You can select the SD card or network storage (NAS) for the recorded video files. NAS server If you have not configured a NAS server, click Add NAS server to open the server setting window and follow the steps below to set up: 1�...
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VIVOTEK If successful, you will receive a test.txt file on the network storage server. NOTE: To edit or remove an existing NAS setting, you have to turn OFF all related event or recording configuration. 3� Enter a server name� 4� Click Save to complete the settings and click Close to exit the page�...
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VIVOTEK Recording file management ■ Maximum duration (minutes): Specifies the length of each of the recorded videos. ■ Maximum file size: (MB - Megabytes): Specifies the file size limitation of each recorded video. The duration and size are the upper thresholds. The limitation is imposed when either the length or the file size is reached.
VIVOTEK Local storage > SD card management Advanced Mode This section explains how to manage the local storage on the Network Camera� Here you can view SD card status, and implement SD card control� SD card staus This column shows the status and reserved space of your SD card� Please remember to format the SD card when using for the first time.
VIVOTEK Local storage > Content management Advanced Mode This section explains how to manage the content of recorded videos on the Network Camera� Here you can search and view the records and view the searched results� Searching and Viewing the Records This column allows the user to set up search criteria for recorded data�...
VIVOTEK Search Results The following is an example of search results� There are four columns: Trigger time, Media type, Trigger type, and Locked� Click to sort the search results in either direction� Enter a key word to filter the Numbers of entries displayed...
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VIVOTEK ■ Lock/Unlock: Select the desired search results, 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: Click to switch pages ■...
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�...
VIVOTEK 3. General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters When the CGI request includes internal camera parameters, these parameters must be written exactly as they are named in the camera or video server. The CGIs are organized in functionally-related directories under the cgi-bin directory. The file extension .cgi is required.
VIVOTEK 4. Security Level SECURITY SUB-DIRECTORY DESCRIPTION LEVEL anonymous Unprotected. 1 [view] anonymous, viewer, 1. Can view, listen, talk to camera. dido, camctrl 2. Can control DI/DO, PTZ of the camera. 4 [operator] anonymous, viewer, Operator access rights can modify most of the camera’s...
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>]. If you do not specify any parameters, all the parameters on the server will be returned.
VIVOTEK 6. Set Server Parameter Values Note: The access right depends on the URL directory. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/anonymous/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value> [&<parameter>=<value>…][&return=<return page>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value> [&<parameter>=<value>…][&return=<return page>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/operator/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value> [&<parameter>=<value>…][&return=<return page>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value> [&<parameter>=<value>…][&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION <group>_<name> value to assigned Assign <value>...
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VIVOTEK 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 126 - User's Manual...
VIVOTEK 7. Available parameters on the server This chapter defines all the parameters which can be configured or retrieved from VIVOTEK network camera or video server. The general format of description is listed in the table below Valid values: VALID VALUES DESCRIPTION string[<n>]...
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VIVOTEK 7.1 system Group: system NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) hostname string[64] Mega-Pixel Host name of server Network Camera ledoff <boolean> Turn on (0) or turn off (1) all led indicators. date <YYYY/MM/DD> <current date> Current date of system. Set to ‘keep’...
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VIVOTEK City, Saskatchewan -200: GMT-05:00 Eastern Time, New York, Toronto -201: GMT-05:00 Bogota, Lima, Quito, Indiana -180: GMT-04:30 Caracas -160: GMT-04:00 Atlantic Time, Canada, La Paz, Santiago -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.
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VIVOTEK Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi 230: GMT 05:45 Kathmandu 240: GMT 06:00 Almaty, Novosibirsk, Astana, Dhaka, Sri Jayawardenepura 260: GMT 06:30 Rangoon 280: GMT 07:00 Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Krasnoyarsk 320: GMT 08:00 Beijing, Chongging, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei...
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VIVOTEK 380,400,480 updateinterval 0 to Disable automatic time 3600, adjustment, otherwise, it indicates 86400, the seconds between NTP 604800, automatic update intervals. 2592000 restore Restore the system parameters to <positive integer> default values after <value> seconds. reset Restart the server after <value>...
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Subgroup of system: info (The fields in this group are unchangeable.) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) modelname string[40] FD8151V Internal model name of the server (eg. FD8151V) serialnumber <mac <product 12 characters MAC address address> (without hyphens). address> firmwareversion string[40] <product Firmware version, including dependent>...
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VIVOTEK customlanguage_i<0~(max string <product Custom language name. count-1)> dependent> 7.2 status Group: status NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) di_i<0~(ndi-1)> <boolean> 0 => Inactive, normal 1 => Active, triggered (capability.ndi > 0) onlinenum_rtsp integer Current number of RTSP connections. onlinenum_httppush...
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VIVOTEK 7.4 security Group: security NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) privilege_camctrl view, operator, view Indicate which privileges and admin above can control PTZ (capability.ptzenabled > 0 or capability.eptz > 0) user_i0_name string[64] root User name of root user_i<1~20>_name string[64] <blank>...
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VIVOTEK Stopped service will auto-start after changing port settings. Change HTTP port from 80 to 5556, and change RTP port for video from 5556 to 20480. Then, set preprocess=9 to stop both service first. ”/cgi-bin/admin/setparam.cgi? network_preprocess=9&network_http_port=5556 & network_rtp_videoport=20480” type lan, Network connection type.
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VIVOTEK eventalarm Event/alarm channel for CoS management Management channel for CoS eventtunnel Event/Control channel for CoS Subgroup of network: qos_dscp NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable/disable DSCP video 0~63 Video channel for DSCP audio 0~63 Audio channel for DSCP (capability.naudio >...
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VIVOTEK 7.5.5 HTTP Subgroup of network: http NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 80, 1025 ~ HTTP port. 65535 alternateport 1025~65535 8080 Alternate HTTP port. authmode basic, basic HTTP authentication mode. digest s0_accessname string[32] Video.mjpg HTTP server push access name for stream 1.
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VIVOTEK 7.5.7 RTSP Subgroup of network: rtsp NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 554, 1025 ~ RTSP port. 65535 (capability.protocol.rtsp=1) anonymousviewing <boolean> Enable anoymous streaming viewing. authmode disable, disable RTSP authentication mode. basic, (capability.protocol.rtsp=1) digest s0_accessname string[32] live.sdp RTSP access name for stream1.
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VIVOTEK 1 ~ 255 Mutlicast time to live value. 7.5.8 RTP port Subgroup of network: rtp NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) videoport 1025 ~ 65535 5556 Video channel port for RTP. (capability.protocol.rtp_unicast=1) audioport 1025 ~ 65535 5558 Audio channel port for RTP.
VIVOTEK address / network mask> Range address:<start ip address - end ip address> ipv6list_i<0~9> String[43] IPv6 address list. <blank> 7.7 video input Group: videoin NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) cmosfreq 50, 60 CMOS frequency. (capability.videoin.type=2) whitebalance auto, auto “auto” indicates auto white manual, balance.
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VIVOTEK 7.7.1 video input setting per channel Group: videoin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products, and m is stream number NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) whitebalance auto, auto “auto” indicates auto white balance. manual, “manual” indicates keep current value. “rbgain” indicates using rgain and rbgain gbain.
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VIVOTEK imprinttimestam <boolean> Overlay time stamp on video. flickerless <boolean> Enable flickerless mode or not. Enable flickerless mode will limit the parameters: minexposure and maxexposure between 5~120. minexposure 5,15,25,30, 32000 Minimum exposure time. 50,60,100,1 20,240,250, 480,500,10 00,2000,40 00,8000,16 000,32000 maxexposure 5,15,25,30, Maximum exposure time.
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VIVOTEK s<0~(m-1)>_h framerate, framerate The policy to apply when the target bit 264_prioritypo imagequal rate is not sufficient to satisfy current licy encoded conditions. “framerate” indicates frame rate first. “imagequality” indicates image quality first. s<0~(m-1)>_h2 cbr, vbr cbr, constant bitrate...
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VIVOTEK s<0~(m-1)>_m framerate, framerate The policy to apply when the target bit jpeg_priorityp imagequal rate is not sufficient to satisfy current olicy encoded conditions. “framerate” indicates frame rate first. “imagequality” indicates image quality first. s<0~(m-1)>_m cbr, vbr cbr, constant bitrate...
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VIVOTEK 7.7.1.1 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_profile_i<0~(m-1)>...
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VIVOTEK current value. “rbgain” indicates using rgain rgain 0~100 Manual set rgain value of gain control setting. bgain 0~100 Manual set bgain value of gain control setting. 7.8 video input preview The temporary settings for video preview Group: videoinpreview NAME...
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VIVOTEK 7.9 IR cut control Group: ircutcontrol NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) mode auto, auto Set IR cut control mode day, night, schedule daymodebegintime 00:00~23:59 07:00 Day mode begin time daymodeendtime 00:00~23:59 18:00 Day mod end time disableirled <boolean>...
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VIVOTEK Less 0 <-> 100 More saturation sharpnesspercent 0~100 Adjust sharpness of image by percentage. Softer 0 <-> 100 Sharper gammacurve 0, 45 , 50, 60, 70, Gamma curve. 80, 90, 100 lowlightmode <boolean> Enable/disable low light mode. <boolean> Enable/disable this profile...
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VIVOTEK 7.11 image setting for preview Group: imagepreview_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) brightness -5 ~ 5 Adjust brightness of image according mode settings. saturation -5 ~ 5, 100 Adjust saturation of image according mode settings.
VIVOTEK 7.12 Audio input per channel Group: audioin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) mute 0, 1 Enable audio mute. gain 1,5,9,13,17,21,25,29, Gain of input. 33,37,41,45,49,53,57, (audioin_c<0~(n-1)>_source = linein) s<0~(m-1)>_g711_mode pcmu, pcmu Set G.711 mode. pcma 7.13 Time Shift settings...
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VIVOTEK win_i<0~2>_height 0 ~ 240 Height of motion detection window. win_i<0~2>_objsize 0 ~ 100 Percent of motion detection window. win_i<0~2>_sensitivity 0 ~ 100 Sensitivity of motion detection window. Group: motion_c<0~(n-1)> profile for m profile and n channel product NAME VALUE...
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VIVOTEK 7.15 Tampering detection settings Group: tampering_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable or disable tamper detection. threshold 0 ~ 255 Threshold of tamper detection. duration 10 ~ 600 If tampering value exceeds the ‘threshold’ for more than ‘duration’...
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VIVOTEK 7.16.1 Express link Group:expresslink NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable or disable express link. state onlycheck, <blank> “onlycheck” : You have to input the onlyoffline, host name of your camera and press checkonline, "Register" button to register it.
VIVOTEK 7.18 UPnP port forwarding Group: upnpportforwarding NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable or disable the UPnP port forwarding service. upnpnatstatus The status of UPnP port forwarding, used internally. 0 = OK, 1 = FAIL, 2 = no IGD...
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<boolean 0 => Custom logo > 1 => Default logo logo_link string[40 http://www. Hyperlink of the logo vivotek.co logo_powerbyvvtk_hidden <boolean 0 => display the power by > vivotek logo 1 => hide the power by vivotek 156 - User's Manual...
VIVOTEK logo theme_option 1~3: One of the default themes. 4: Custom definition. theme_color_font string[7] #ffffff Font color theme_color_configfont string[7] #ffffff Font color of configuration area. theme_color_titlefont string[7] #098bd6 Font color of video title. theme_color_controlbackgroun string[7] #565656 Background color of control area.
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VIVOTEK 7.23 Capability Group: capability NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) api_httpversion 0200a 0200a The HTTP API version. bootuptime <positive integer> Server bootup time. Number of IR interfaces. <positive integer> (Recommand to use ir for built-in IR and extir for external IR) npir Number of PIRs.
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VIVOTEK Bit 0 => Support camera control function; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 1 => Built-in or external video source; 0(external), 1(built-in) Bit 2 => Support pan operation, 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 3 => Support tilt operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 4 => Support zoom operation;...
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VIVOTEK eptz 0, <positive A 32-bit integer, each bit can be set integer> separately as follows: Bit 0 => stream 1 supports ePTZ or not. Bit 1 => stream 2 supports ePTZ or not. The rest may be deduced by...
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VIVOTEK protocol_pppoe <boolean> Indicate whether to support PPPoE. protocol_ieee802 <boolean> Indicate whether to support IEEE802.1x. protocol_qos_cos <boolean> Indicate whether to support CoS. protocol_qos_dsc <boolean> Indicate whether to support QoS/DSCP. protocol_ddns <boolean> Indicate whether to support DDNS. videoin_type 0, 1, 2 0 =>...
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VIVOTEK audio_linein <boolean> Indicate whether to support external line input. (It will be replaced by audio_mic and audio_extmic.) audio_lineout <boolean> Indicate whether to support line output. audio_headphone <boolean> Indicate whether to support headphone output. audioin_codec g711 g711 Available codec list for audio input.
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VIVOTEK wireless WPA. wireless_encrypt_ <boolean> Indicate whether to support wpa2 wireless WPA2. derivative_brand <boolean> Indicate whether to support the upgrade function for the derivative brand. For example, if the value is true, the VVTK product can be upgraded to VVXX.
VIVOTEK mless recording is supported. localstorage_mo The maximum MOD connection dnum <positive integer> numbers. adaptiverecordin <boolean> Indicate whether to support adaptive recording. adaptivestreami <boolean> Indicate whether to support adaptive streaming. 7.24 Customized event script Group: event_customtaskfile_i<0~2> PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY...
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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...
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VIVOTEK 7.26 Server setting for event action Group: server_i<0~4> PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) name string[40] <blank> Identification of this entry type email, email Indicate the server type: ftp, “email” = email server http, “ftp” = FTP server “http” = HTTP server “ns”...
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VIVOTEK 7.27 Media setting for event action Group: media_i<0~4> PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) name string[40] <blank> Identification of this entry type snapshot, snapshot Media type to send to the server or systemlog, store on the server. videoclip, recordmsg snapshot_source <integer>...
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VIVOTEK 7.28 Recording Group: recording_i<0~1> PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) name string[40] <blank> Identification of this entry. enable 0, 1 Enable or disable this recording. priority 0, 1, 2 Indicate the priority of this recording: “0” indicates low priority.
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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.
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VIVOTEK 7.29 HTTPS Group: https NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> To enable or disable secure HTTP. policy <Boolean> If the value is 1, it will force HTTP connection redirect to HTTPS connection method auto, auto auto => Create self-signed manual, certificate automatically.
VIVOTEK 7.30 Storage management setting Currently it’s for local storage (SD card) Group: disk_i<0~(n-1)> n is the total number of storage devices. PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) cyclic_enabled <boolean> Enable cyclic storage method. autocleanup_enabled <boolean> Enable automatic clean up method.
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VIVOTEK zoomspeed -5 ~ 5 Zoom speed (It should be set by eCamCtrl.cgi rather than by setparam.cgi.) autospeed 1 ~ 5 Auto pan/patrol speed (It should be set by eCamCtrl.cgi rather than by setparam.cgi.) Group: eptz_c<0~(n-1)>_s<0~(m-1)> for n channel product and m is the number of streams which support ePTZ.
VIVOTEK 8. Useful Functions 8.1 Query Status of the Digital Input 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...
VIVOTEK 8.2 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 DESCRIPTION channel 0~(n-1) The channel number of the video source.
VIVOTEK 8.3 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.
VIVOTEK 8.4 System Logs Note: This request require Administrator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/syslog.cgi Server will return the most up-to-date system log. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: <syslog length>\r\n \r\n <system log information>\r\n 8.5 Upgrade Firmware Note: This request requires Administrator privileges.
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VIVOTEK 8.6 ePTZ Camera Control 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 [&vx=<value>&vy=<value>&vs=<value>]...
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VIVOTEK tele Zoom further with current speed. zooming wide or tele Zoom without stopping for larger view or further view with zs speed, used for joystick control. 0 ~ 6 Set the speed of zooming, “0” means stop. <integer> The direction of movement, used for joystick control.
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VIVOTEK 8.7 ePTZ Recall 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 One of the present positions to recall.
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VIVOTEK relative path according to the current path. 8.9 IP Filtering Note: This request requires Administrator access privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi? method=<value>&[start=<ipaddress>&end=<ipaddress>][&index=<value>] [&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION method addallow Add allowed IP address range to the server. Start and end parameters must be specified.
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VIVOTEK 8.9.1 IP Filtering for ONVIF Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?type[=<value>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?method=add<v4/v6>&ip=<ipaddress>[&index=<val ue>][&return=<return page>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?method=del<v4/v6>&index=<value>[&return=<retu rn 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.
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VIVOTEK ------------------------------------------------------------------------- POST /cgi-bin/admin/ ctrlevent.cgi x-sessioncookie: string[22] content-type: application/x-vvtk-tunnelled pragma : no-cache cache-control : no-cache content-length: 32767 expires: Sun, 9 Jam 1972 00:00:00 GMT User must use GET and POST to establish two channels for downstream and upstream. The x-sessioncookie in GET and POST should be the same to be recognized as a pair for one session. The contents of upstream should be base64 encoded to be able to pass through the proxy server.
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VIVOTEK For RTSP (MP4), the user needs to input the URL below into an RTSP compatible player. rtsp://<servername>/<network_rtsp_s<0~m-1>_accessname> “m” is the stream number. For details on streaming protocol, please refer to the “control signaling” and “data format” documents. 8.13 Storage managements (capability.storage.dbenabled > 0) Note: This request requires administrator privileges.
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VIVOTEK resolution <text> Optional. Indicate the media file resolution. Please embrace your input value with single quotes. Ex. resolution=’800x600’ isLocked <boolean> Optional. 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.
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VIVOTEK Ex. Delete records whose key numbers are 1, 4, and 8. http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/lsctrl.cgi?cmd=delete&label=1&label=4&label=8 Command: update PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION label <integer primary key> Required. Identify the designated record. Ex. label=1 isLocked <boolean> Required. Indicate if the file is locked or not.
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VIVOTEK Storage is Not Ready. statusString string Return string describing the reason that status code is not Subgroup of stormgr: i<0~(n-1)>: n is the total number of displayed records. Element name Type Description label <Integer Primary Key> A unique integer.
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VIVOTEK Command: queryStatus PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION retType xml or javascript Optional. Ex. retype=javascript The default return message is in XML format. Ex. Query local storage status and call for javascript format return message. http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/lsctrl.cgi?cmd=queryStatus&retType=javascript There are two cgi commands for download and composing jpegs to avi format.
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VIVOTEK <servername> http:// /cgi-bin/admin/ jpegtoavi.cgi ?resolution=800x600&fps=1&list=’/mnt/auto/CF/NCMF/video1650.jpg’, ’/mnt/auto/C F/NCMF/video1651.jpg’, ’/mnt/auto/CF/NCMF/video1652.jpg’, 8.14 Virtual input Note: Change virtual input (manual trigger) status. Method: GET/POST 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”...
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VIVOTEK 3. setvi.cgi?vi=1 No VI index is specified. The resource is unavailable, ex. Virtual input is waiting for next state. Examples: 1. setvi.cgi?vi0=0(15000)1 2. setvi.cgi?vi0=1 Request 2 will not be accepted during the execution time(15 seconds). 8.15 Open Timeshift Stream Note: This request requires Viewer access privileges.
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VIVOTEK rtsp://10.0.0.1/live.sdp?maxsft=10&reftime=12:30 forcechk Check if the requested stream enables timeshift, feature and if minsft is achievable. If false, return “415 Unsupported Media Type”. minsft <positive How many seconds of cached stream client can integer> accept at least. (Used by forcechk)
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VIVOTEK mjpeg_maxframe 1~25, Set maximum frame rate in fps 26~30 (only for 60Hz (for JPEG). CMOS) h264_intraperiod 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, Intra frame period in 4000 milliseconds. h264_ratecontrolmode cbr, vbr cbr: constant bitrate vbr: fix quality h264_quant 99, 1~5 Quality of video when choosing vbr in “h264_ratecontrolmode”.
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VIVOTEK 8.17 Export Files Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: GET Syntax: For daylight saving time configuration file: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/exportDst.cgi For language file: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/export_language.cgi?currentlanguage=<value> PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION currentlanguage 0~20 Available language lists. Please refer to: system_info_language_i0 ~ system_info_language_i19 For setting backup file: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/export_backup.cgi?backup...
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VIVOTEK filename =<file name>\r\n \r\n <multipart encoded form data> For setting backup file: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/upload_backup.cgi Post data: filename =<file name>\r\n \r\n <multipart encoded form data> Server will accept the file named <file name> to upload this one to camera. <End of document>...
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