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  • Page 1 IP8172/72P Network Camera User’s Manual 5MP • Full HD • Focus Assist Rev. 1.1a...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ready to Use ............................14 Accessing the Network Camera ....................Using Web Browsers ..........................17 Using RTSP Players ..........................20 Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ....................21 Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ....................22 Main Page ............................. Client Settings ..........................Configuration ....................
  • Page 3 VIVOTEK Technical Specifications ........................... 203 Technology License Notice ........................204 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ....................... 205 User's Manual - 3...

  • Page 4: Overview

    In addition, the IP8172/72P are equipped with a focus assist button to allow users to precisely adjust the camera focus. After pushing the focus assist button on the camera unit, an indicator will be displayed onscreen with detailed focus information, which will change in accordance with the manual adjustment.

  • Page 5: 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 ■ IP8172 / IP8172P ■ CS-mount lens ■ Camera Stand ■ L-type Hex key wrench ■...

  • Page 6: Physical Description

    External/Internal MIC NTSC/PAL Switch Switch Power Cord Socket Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket General I/O Terminal Block Recessed Reset Button Focus Assist Button DC-iris Control Cable Socket (IP8172) P-iris Control Cable Socket (IP8172P) Lens Focus Controller Zoom Controller 6 - User's Manual...

  • Page 7: Mounting The Lens To The Camera

    If not properly aligned, the hood petal on the lens module may block the corners of image. 2. Connect the DC-iris control cable to the socket. (IP8172) Connect the P-iris control cable to the socket. (IP8172P)
  • Page 8 VIVOTEK General I/O Terminal Block This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external input / output devices. The pin definitions are described below. The 24V AC can be used as an alternate power source.
  • Page 9 VIVOTEK Hardware Reset Recessed 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 10: Network Deployment

    VIVOTEK Network Deployment General Connection (without PoE) 1. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, connect them to the general I/O terminal block. 2. Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable. 3. Connect the power cable from the Network Camera to a power outlet.
  • Page 11 VIVOTEK When using a non-PoE switch Use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch. PoE Power Injector (optional) Non-PoE Switch User's Manual - 11...
  • Page 12 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 13: 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 14: Ready To Use

    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.
  • Page 15 VIVOTEK Fine-tune the CS-Mount The following applies only when you have troubles getting sharp images with particular lens: 1. Detach the CS-mount lens from the camera body. 2. Use the supplied L-type hex key wrench to loosen the lens retention screw. When done, the CS-mount adapter ring becomes rotatable.
  • Page 16 VIVOTEK NOTE: When choosing the lens for your IP8172/72P, please notice the specifications as below. 1. Flange back length [distance A-B (CMOS sensor)] must be longer than 12.5mm. If the flange back length is too short, the bottom of screw mount may hit the IR Cut Filter, or result in out of focus when adjusting the focus controller.

  • Page 17: Accessing The Network Camera

    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 prompt as shown below. Follow the instructions to install the required plug-in on your computer.
  • Page 18 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 79.
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Using Rtsp Players

    VIVOTEK Using RTSP Players To view the MPEG-4 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following players that support RTSP streaming. Quick Time Player VLC media player VLC media player 1. Launch the RTSP player. mpegable Player 2.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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. 22 - User's Manual...

  • Page 23: 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. Host Name...
  • Page 24 VIVOTEK Focus Assist Please follow the steps to fine-tune the camera focus: 1. Adjust the CS-mount ring and fix the shooting direction. 2. Click “on“ to enable the focus assist function, then the Live Video Window will become full screen for precise focus adjustment.
  • 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 93 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 and Audio 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 2011/02/25 17:08:56 Video (HTTP-V) Title and Time Video 17:08:56 2011/06/25 Video Control Buttons Video Title: The video title can be configured. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 49.

  • 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 / MPEG-4 Media Options H.264/MPEG-4 Media Options...

  • Page 30: Mp4 Saving 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. The location can be changed.

  • Page 31: Joystick Settings

    VIVOTEK Joystick Settings Enable Joystick Connect to the USB plug of the joystick to a USB port on your management computer. Supported by the plug-in in the main page (Microsoft’s DirectX), once the plug-in in the main page is loaded, it will automatically detect if there is any joystick on the computer.
  • Page 32 VIVOTEK Buttons Configuration In 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 3. The Assigned Action will appear beside Button 1 in the right column as shown in the following diagram. Note that a button can only be assigned with an action. If you want to modify the settings, select the action on the list and click Clear Selected.
  • Page 34 VIVOTEK 5. Click OK to save the settings or click Cancel to discard the settings. NOTE: • If you want to assign Preset actions to your joystick, the preset locations should be configured in advance. • If your joystick is not working properly, it may need to be calibrated. Click the Calibrate button to open the Game Controllers window located in Microsoft Windows control panel and follow the instructions for trouble shooting.

  • Page 35: Configuration

    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.

  • Page 36: System > General Settings

    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...
  • Page 37 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 38: 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 39 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 40 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 41: System > Logs

    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.

  • Page 42: System > Parameters

    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.

  • 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 62). 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 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, Picture settings, Exposure, and Privacy mask. General settings Video title Show_timestamp_and video_title_in_video_and_snapshots: Enter a name that will be displayed on the title bar of the live video as the picture shown below.
  • Page 48 The Network Camera automatically removes the IR cut filter when a Digital Input is triggerred. For example, the digital input can come from a housing that is equipped with IR illumination and control circuits such as VIVOTEK’s AM-214. ■ Schedule mode The Network Camera switches between day mode and night mode based on a specified schedule.

  • Page 49: Image Settings

    VIVOTEK Image settings On this page, you can tune the White balance, Image adjustment and WDR enhanced . Sensor Setting 1: For normal situations Sensor Setting 2: For special situations White balance: Adjust the value for the best color temperature.
  • Page 50 VIVOTEK WDR enchanced: This function allows users to identify more details of objects in the high contrast environment especially for details in the shaded area. You may check the Enable WDR enhanced checkbox, and then adjust the sensitivity (low, high) and the strength (low, medium, high) to reach the best image quality.
  • Page 51 Exposure time and Gain Control to the best image quality. A shorter exposure time allows less amount of light to enter the sensor; while a higher gain control value generates certain amount of noises. Screen for IP8172 User's Manual - 51...
  • Page 52 VIVOTEK Auto: If you set Exposure mode as Auto, the Exposure time and Gain control will not be configurable since the sensor library will automatically adjust the value according to the ambient light. Then you can configure iris mode as “indoor” or “outdoor” to reach the best image quality.
  • Page 53 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 day/night/schedule mode, please click Profile to open the Profile of exposure settings page as shown below.
  • Page 54 VIVOTEK Privacy mask Advanced Mode Click Privacy Mask to open the settings page. On this page, you can block out sensitive zones to address privacy concerns. 2012/11/09 17:08:56 ■ To set the privacy mask windows, follow the steps below: 1. Click New to add a new window.

  • Page 55: Media > Video

    VIVOTEK Media > Video Advanced Mode FOV (Field of View) Select a resolution from the list. The default is 5 Megapixels, and if bandwidth or frame rate per second is of the concern you can select a lower resolution. The configurable options are: 5MP (4:3) at 10fps, 3MP (4:3) 20fps, 2MP (4:3) 30fps, 1080P (16:9) 30fps, and 720P (16:9) at 60fps.
  • Page 56 VIVOTEK Stream settings This Network Camera supports multiple streams with frame sizes ranging from 176 x 144 to 2560 x 1920 pixels. The definition of multiple streams: ■ Stream 1: Users can define the "Region of Interest" (viewing region) and the "Output Frame Size"...
  • Page 57 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...
  • Page 58 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, MPEG-4, and MJPEG compression standards (Triple Codec) for real-time viewing. If the H.264 / MPEG-4...
  • Page 59 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 60 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.

  • Page 61: Media > Audio

    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.

  • Page 62: 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 13 for details.
  • Page 63 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 64 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.
  • Page 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 VIVOTEK Port HTTPS port: By default, the HTTPS port is set to 443. It can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535. Two way audio port: By default, the two way audio port is set to 5060. Also, it can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535.
  • Page 69 To stop talking, click again. 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 70: Network > Streaming Protocols

    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 79 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 71 VIVOTEK URL command -- http://<ip address>:<http port>/<access name for stream 1, 2, or 3> 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 72 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 potential risks of it being intercepted.
  • Page 73 VIVOTEK Multicast settings for stream 1, 2, and 3: 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.
  • Page 74 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 75 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 76 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 77 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. Quality can be defined as, for instance, a maintained level of bit rate, low latency, no packet dropping, etc.
  • Page 78 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 79: Network > Snmp (Simple Network Management Protocol)

    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.

  • Page 80: 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 81 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.

  • Page 82: Https (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Over Ssl)

    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 83 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 84 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 85 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 86 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. 86 - User's Manual...
  • Page 87 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 88: Security > Access List

    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 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 89 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 90 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 91 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 92 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 93: Ptz > Ptz Settings

    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 camera control function: 1. 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 94 VIVOTEK Home page in the E-PTZ Mode 2012/04/10 17:08:56 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 95 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 96: Ptz

    Then you can configure the PTZ driver and RS485 port with the following settings. VIVOTEK provides five PTZ drivers: DynaDome/SmartDOME, Lilin PIH-7x00, Pelco D, Pelco P, and Samsung Scc643 protocol. If none of the above PTZ drivers is supported by your PTZ scanner, please select Custom camera (scanner).
  • Page 97 VIVOTEK Transparent HTTP Tunnel: If you want to use your own RS-485 device, you can use UART commands to build a Transparent HTTP Tunnel. The UART commands will be sent through HTTP tunnel established between the RS-485 device and the camera. For detailed application notes, http://www.vivotek.com/downloadfiles/support/...
  • Page 98 VIVOTEK Home page in Mechanical PTZ Mode The 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 preset position. 98 - User's Manual...

  • Page 99: Patrol Settings

    VIVOTEK Patrol Settings You can select some preset positions for the Network Camera to patrol through them. Please follow the steps below to set up a patrol schedule: 1. Select preset locations on the list and click on the >> button. They will be replicated to the Patrol Locations.
  • Page 100 VIVOTEK Custom Command If Custom Camera (scanner) is selected as the PTZ driver, you will need to configure command buttons to control the PTZ scanner. Click Custom Command to open the Custom Command page to set the commands in the Control Settings session. Please refer to your PTZ scanner user's manual to enter the commands in the following fields.

  • Page 101: Event > Event Settings

    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.
  • Page 102 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.
  • Page 103 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 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 set up 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 network storage location when a trigger is activated. Please refer to NAS server on page 121 for details. Note that only one NAS server can be configured. Click Save server to enable the settings.
  • Page 108 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...
  • 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_20101213_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. ■ 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...
  • 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. Click to upload a file...

  • 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 three motion detection windows can be configured. 2010/12/10 17:08:56 Motion Detection Setting 1: For normal situations hallway Motion Detection Setting 2:...
  • Page 115 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 preset threshold. Percentage = 30% If you want to configure other motion detection settings for day/night/schedule mode, please click Profile to open the Motion Detection Profile Settings page as shown below.
  • Page 116 VIVOTEK NOTE 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.

  • Page 117: Applications > Di And Do

    VIVOTEK Applications > DI and DO Advanced Mode Connect DI or DO devices to the camera's terminal block, the camera will automatically detect the current connection state as pulled-high or pulled-low. You may then define the triggering condition. Digital input: Select High or Low as the state of the signal to define the "Normal status" for the digital input.

  • Page 118: Recording > Recording Settings

    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 via the camera’s web console (in the Local storage .
  • Page 119 VIVOTEK If you enable adaptive recording and enable time-shift cache stream 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 saves bandwidths and storage space.
  • Page 120 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 121 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 122 VIVOTEK Event f you want to enable recording notification, please click to configure event triggering settings. Please refer to Event > Event settings on page 101 for more details. When completed, select Enable this recording. Click Save to enable the setting and click Close to exit this page.

  • Page 123: Local Storage > Sd Card Management

    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.

  • Page 124: Local Storage > Content Management

    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.

  • Page 125: Search Results

    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...
  • Page 126 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 ■...

  • Page 127: 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 128: General Cgi Url Syntax And Parameters

    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. The CGIs are organized in functionally-related directories under the cgi-bin directory.
  • Page 129 VIVOTEK [&<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. If you specify only <group>, the parameters of the related group will be returned.

  • Page 130: Set Server Parameter Values

    (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 command or 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 131: Available Parameters On The Server

    VIVOTEK <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 7. Available parameters on the server...
  • Page 132 VIVOTEK everything inside <> A description integer primary key SQLite data type. A 32-bit signed integer. The value is assigned a unique integer by the server. text SQLite data type. The value is a text string, stored using the database encoding (UTF-8, UTF-16BE or UTF-16-LE).
  • Page 133 VIVOTEK 7.1 system Group: system NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) hostname string[64] Mega-Pixel Host name of server Network (Network Camera, Camera Wireless Network Camera, Video Server, Wireless Video Server). ledoff <boolean> Turn on (0) or turn off (1) all led indicators.
  • Page 134 VIVOTEK -400: GMT-10:00 Hawaii -360: GMT-09:00 Alaska -320: GMT-08:00 Las Vegas, San_Francisco, Vancouver -280: GMT-07:00 Mountain Time, Denver -281: GMT-07:00 Arizona -240: GMT-06:00 Central America, Central Time, Mexico City, Saskatchewan -200: GMT-05:00 Eastern Time, New York, Toronto -201: GMT-05:00 Bogota, Lima,...
  • Page 135 VIVOTEK Nairobi 121: GMT 03:00 Iraq 140: GMT 03:30 Tehran 160: GMT 04:00 Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi, Yerevan 180: GMT 04:30 Kabul 200: GMT 05:00 Ekaterinburg, Islamabad, Karachi, Tashkent 220: GMT 05:30 Calcutta, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi 230: GMT 05:45 Kathmandu...
  • Page 136 VIVOTEK daylight_auto_endtime string[19] NONE Display the current daylight saving end time. daylight_timezones string ,-360,-320, List time zone index which support -280,-240, daylight saving time. -241,-200, -201,-160, -140,-120, -80,-40,0, 40,41,80, 81,82,83, 120,140, 380,400,48 updateinterval 0 to Disable automatic time 3600, adjustment, otherwise, it indicates...
  • Page 137 VIVOTEK commands. When cooperating with others, the system parameters will be restored to default values except for a union of combined results. restoreexceptlang <Any Restore the system parameters to Value> default values except the custom language file the user has uploaded.
  • Page 138 VIVOTEK 7.1.1 system.info Subgroup of system: info (The fields in this group are unchangeable.) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) modelname string[40] FE8172 Internal model name of the server (eg. IP7139) extendedmodelname string[40] FE8172 ODM specific model name of server (eg. DCS-5610). If it is not an ODM model, this field will be equal to “modelname”...
  • Page 139 VIVOTEK 7.2 status Group: status NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) videoactualmodulation ntsc, The actual modulation type <product dependent> (videoin.type=0). di_i<0~(ndi-1)> <boolean> 0 => Inactive, normal <product dependent> 1 => Active, triggered (capability.ndi > 0) do_i<0~(ndo-1)> <boolean> 0 => Inactive, normal <product dependent>...
  • Page 140 VIVOTEK 7.4 digital output behavior define Group: do_i<0~(ndo-1)> (capability.ndo > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) normalstate open, open Indicate open circuit or grounded closed circuit (inactive status) 7.5 security Group: security NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) privilege_do...
  • Page 141 VIVOTEK 7.6 network Group: network NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) preproces <positive <blank> An 32-bit integer, each bit can be set s eparately as integer> follows: Bit 0 => HTTP service; Bit 1=> HTTPS service; Bit 2=> FTP service;...
  • Page 142 VIVOTEK router <ip <blank> Default gateway. address> dns1 <ip <blank> Primary DNS server. address> dns2 <ip <blank> Secondary DNS server. address> wins1 <ip <blank> Primary WINS server. address> wins2 <ip <blank> Secondary WINS server. address> 7.6.1 802.1x Subgroup of network: ieee8021x (capability.protocol.ieee8021x > 0)
  • Page 143 VIVOTEK 7.6.2 QOS Subgroup of network: qos_cos (capability.protocol.qos.cos > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT 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 (capability.naudio > 0) dependent>...
  • Page 144 VIVOTEK 7.6.4 FTP Subgroup of network: ftp NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 21, 1025~65535 Local ftp server port. 7.6.5 HTTP Subgroup of network: http NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 80, 1025 ~ HTTP port. 65535 alternateport...
  • Page 145 VIVOTEK 7.6.6 HTTPS port Subgroup of network: https_port (capability.protocol.https > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 443, 1025 ~ HTTPS port. 65535 7.6.7 RTSP Subgroup of network: rtsp (capability.protocol.rtsp > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 554, 1025 ~ RTSP port.
  • Page 146 VIVOTEK 7.6.7.1 RTSP multicast Subgroup of network_rtsp_s<0~(n-1)>: multicast, n is stream count (capability.protocol.rtp.multicast > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) alwaysmulticast <boolean> Enable always multicast. ipaddress <ip address> For n=0, Multicast IP address. 239.128.1.99 For n=1, 239.128.1.100, and so on.
  • Page 147 VIVOTEK 7.6.10 PPPoE Subgroup of network: pppoe (capability.protocol.pppoe > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) user string[128] <blank> PPPoE account user name. pass password[64] <blank> PPPoE account password. 7.7 IP Filter Group: ipfilter NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean>...

  • Page 148: Video Input

    VIVOTEK 7.8 Video input Group: videoin NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) cmosfreq 50, 60 CMOS frequency. (capability.videoin.type=2) whitebalance auto, manual auto “auto” indicates auto white balance. “manual” indicates keep current value. exposurelevel 0~12 Exposure level enableblc <boolean> Enable backlight compensation.
  • Page 149 VIVOTEK maxexposure 1, 15, 30, Maximum exposure time. 60, 120, 240, <product dependent> options framerate framerate Video input option: (1) video frame rate first mode 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)>...
  • Page 150 VIVOTEK be set separately as follows: Bit 0 => Support camera control function; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 1 => Built-in or external camera; 0 (external), 1(built-in) Bit 2 => Support pan operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 3 => Support tilt operation;...
  • Page 151 VIVOTEK s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_intrap 250, 500, 1000 Intra frame period in eriod 1000, 2000, milliseconds. 3000, 4000 s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_bitrate average, average “average” indicates the restriction upperbound average bit rate will be equal to its target bit rate. “upperbound” indicates the bit rate will always not exceed its target bit rate.
  • Page 152 VIVOTEK fps (for MPEG-4). s<0~(m-1)>_svc_intraperio 250, 500, 1000 Intra frame period in 1000, 2000, milliseconds. 3000, 4000 s<0~(m-1)>_svc_svclayer SVC temporal layer. s<0~(m-1)>_svc_svcsyntax Enable SVC syntax or not. s<0~(m-1)>_svc_bitraterest average, average “average” indicates the riction upperbound average bit rate will be equal to its target bit rate.
  • Page 153 VIVOTEK “ratecontrolmode”. s<0~(m-1)>_svc_maxframe 1~25, Set maximum frame rate in 26~30 (only fps (for svc). for NTSC or 60Hz CMOS) s<0~(m-1)>_svc_profile Indicate SVC profiles 0: baseline 1: main profile 2: high profile s<0~(m-1)>_h264_intraperi 250, 500, 1000 Intra frame period in 1000, 2000, milliseconds.
  • Page 154 VIVOTEK s<0~(m-1)>_h264_qpercen 1~100 Manual video quality level input. (s<0~(m-1)>_h264_quant = 100) s<0~(m-1)>_h264_bitrate 1000~160000 3000000 Set bit rate in bps when choosing cbr in “ratecontrolmode”. s<0~(m-1)>_h264_maxfra 1~15 Set maximum frame rate in fps (for h264). s<0~(m-1)>_h264_profile Indicate H264 profiles <product dependent>...
  • Page 155 VIVOTEK input. (s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_quan t = 100) s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_maxfra 1~15 Set maximum frame rate in fps (for JPEG). s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_bitrate 1000~160000 30000000 Set bit rate in bps when choosing cbr in “ratecontrolmode”. s<0~(m-1)>_forcei Force I frame. wdrc_mode WDR enhanced. 0: off 1: Sensitivity low...
  • Page 156 VIVOTEK maxexposure 1~32000 Maximum exposure time. enableblc <boolean> Enable backlight compensation. exposurelevel 0~12 Exposure level agcmode auto,fixed auto Set auto gain control mode. maxgain 0~100 Manual set maximum gain value. mingain 0~100 Manual set minimum gain value. whitebalance auto, manual auto “auto”...
  • Page 157 VIVOTEK 0: low 1: medium 2: high agcmode auto,fixed auto Set auto gain control mode. maxgain 0~100 Manual set maximum gain value. mingain 0~100 Manual set minimum gain value. 7.10 IR cut control Group: ircutcontrol (capability.nvideoinprofile > 0) NAME VALUE...
  • Page 158 VIVOTEK 7.11 Image setting per channel Group: image_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) brightness -5~5 Adjust brightness of image according to mode settings. saturation -5~5,100 Adjust saturation of image according to mode settings. 100 for saturation percentage mode.
  • Page 159 VIVOTEK saturation=100 profile_i0_contrast -5 ~ 5 Adjust contrast of image according to mode settings. profile_i0_sharpness -3~3 Adjust sharpness of image according to mode settings. profile_i0_sharpnesspercent 0~100 Adjust sharpness value of percentage when sharpness=100 profile_i0_gammacurve 0~100 Gamma curve profile_i0_lowlightmode <boolean> Enable/disable low light mode.
  • Page 160 VIVOTEK sharpness=100 gammacurve 0~100 Gamma curve lowlightmode <boolean> Enable/disable low light mode. Group: imagepreview NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) videoin_whitebalance auto, auto Preview of adjusting white balance of manual image according to mode settings videoin_restoreatwb 0, 1~ Restore of adjusting white balance of...
  • Page 161 VIVOTEK <product window. dependent> Group: exposurewin_c<0~(n-1)>_profile for m profile and n channel product capability_ videoin_supportexpwin = NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) i<0~(m-1)>_mode auto, custom, auto The mode indicates how <product dependent> to decide the exposure. auto: Use full view as the only one exposure window.

  • Page 162: Motion Detection Settings

    VIVOTEK 1 => +20dB 2 => +40dB Gain of input. (audioin_c<0~(n-1)>_source = micin) s<0~(m-1)>_codectype aac4, gamr, aac4 Set audio codec type for input. g711 s<0~(m-1)>_aac4_bitrate 16000, 16000 Set AAC4 bitrate in bps. <product dependent> 32000, 48000, 64000, 96000, 128000 s<0~(m-1)>_gamr_bitrate...
  • Page 163 VIVOTEK win_i<0~4>_enable <boolean> Enable motion window 1~3. win_i<0~4>_name string[14] <blank> Name of motion window 1~3. win_i<0~4>_polygon 0 ~ 320,0 ~ Coordinate of polygon window 240, 0 ~ position. 320,0 ~ (4 points: 240, 0 ~ x0,y0,x1,y1,x2,y2,x3,y3) 320,0 ~ 240, 0 ~ 320,0 ~ 240 win_i<0~4>_objsize...
  • Page 164 VIVOTEK 7.17 Tempering detection settings Group: tampering_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product (capability.tampering > 0) 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’...
  • Page 165 VIVOTEK PCCW, Mars_VC => cybergate ddns MegaChips, Planex_VC => cybergate ddns DLink, Sun_VC => cybergate ddns DLinkCN Nexus_Control => nexus control Logitec, DO_JP_FREE => dp-21.net (free) GE_Security, Epolice => epolice.com.tw HUAGAI, PCCW => pccw.com 3322, MegaChips => megachips.co.jp ALARM, Dlink =>D-LINK ChangeIP, DlinkCN =>...

  • Page 166: System Log

    VIVOTEK state onlycheck, NULL Camera will check the status of network onlyoffline, environment and express link URL checkonline, badnetwork string[64] NULL The url user define to link to camera 7.20 UPnP presentation Group: upnppresentation NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean>...

  • Page 167: Camera Ptz Control

    VIVOTEK 0: LOG_EMERG 1: LOG_ALERT 2: LOG_CRIT 3: LOG_ERR 4: LOG_WARNING 5: LOG_NOTICE 6: LOG_INFO 7: LOG_DEBUG setparamlevel Show log of parameter setting. 0: disable 1: Show log of parameter setting set from external. 2. Show log of parameter setting set from external and internal.
  • Page 168 VIVOTEK preset_i<0~(npreset-1 0 ~ 999 The dwelling time of each preset )>_ dwelling location uart 0 ~ (m-1), m Select corresponding uart is UART count (capability.nuart>0). cameraid 0~255 Camera ID controlling external PTZ camera. isptz 0 ~ 2 0: disable PTZ commands.
  • Page 169 VIVOTEK even stopbit 2-1.5 , data bit is 5 uartmode rs485, rs485 RS485 or RS232. rs232 customdrvcmd_i<0~ string[128] <blank> PTZ command for custom 9> camera. speedlink_i<0~4>_n string[40] <blank> Additional PTZ command name. speedlink_i<0~4>_c string[128] <blank> Additional PTZ command list. ptzdriver...
  • Page 170 VIVOTEK rwcommunity string[31] Private Read/write community rocommunity string[31] Public Read only community syslocation 0~128 <blank> System location syscontact 0~128 <blank> System contact 170 - User's Manual...
  • Page 171 Hyperlink of the logo w.vivotek.c logo_powerbyvvtk_hidden <boolean> 0 => display the power by vivotek logo 1 => hide the power by vivotek logo custombutton_manualtrigger_s <boolean> Show or hide manual trigger (VI) button in homepage <product dependent> 0 -> Hidden 1 ->...

  • Page 172: Privacy Mask

    VIVOTEK 7.27 Privacy mask Group: privacymask_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable privacy mask. win_i<0~4>_enable <boolean> Enable privacy mask window. win_i<0~4>_name string[14] <blank> Name of the privacy mask window. win_i<0~4>_ 0 ~ 320,0 ~ 240,...
  • Page 173 VIVOTEK integer> naudioin Number of audio inputs. <positive integer> naudioout Number of audio outputs. <positive integer> nvideoin <positive Number of video inputs. integer> nmediastream <positive Number of media stream per integer> channels. nvideosetting <positive Number of video settings per integer>...
  • Page 174 VIVOTEK Bit 4 => Support zoom operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 5 => Support focus operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 6 => Support iris operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 7 => External or built-in PT; 0(built-in), 1(external) Bit 8 => Invalidate bit 1 ~ 7;...
  • Page 175 VIVOTEK protocol_maxmegac <positive The maximum megapixel onnection integer> streaming connections. protocol_rtp_multica <boolean> Indicate whether to support scalable multicast. scalable protocol_rtp_multica <boolean> Indicate whether to support backchannel multicast. backchannel protocol_rtp_tcp <boolean> Indicate whether to support RTP over TCP. protocol_rtp_http <boolean> Indicate whether to support RTP over HTTP.
  • Page 176 VIVOTEK commas> 512x512, <product 768x768, dependent> 1056x1056, 1280x1280, 1536x1536 1920x1920 videoin_nresolution < number of Available resolutions list. available (only for 5M series) resolution list> <product dependent> videoin_mpeg4_max <a list of available 15,15,15,15,15, Available maximum frame framerate maximum frame 15,15,15,15 list. (only for 5M series) rate separated by commas>...
  • Page 177 VIVOTEK videoin_fov <a list of available 1920x1080,195 Available crop size list. (only crop size 2x1944 for 5M series) separated by commas> <product dependent> videoin_maxframera <a list of available Available maximum frame maximum frame list. rate separated by commas> <product dependent>...
  • Page 178 VIVOTEK audioout_codec g711 g711 Available codec list for SIP. <product dependent> camctrl_httptunnel <boolean> Indicate whether to support httptunnel. camctrl_httptunnelcl <boolean> Indicate whether to support ient httptunnel client. camctrl_privilege <boolean> Indicate whether to support “Manage Privilege” of PTZ control in the Security page.
  • Page 179 VIVOTEK wireless_endchannel 1 ~ 14 Indicate the end channel of wireless network 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.

  • Page 180: Event Setting

    VIVOTEK recording is supported. localstorage_modnu The maximum MOD <positive connection numbers. integer> adaptiverecording <boolean> Indicate whether to support adaptive recording. adaptivestreaming <boolean> Indicate whether to support adaptive streaming. 7.29 Customized event script Group: event_customtaskfile_i<0~2> PARAMETER VALUE Default SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set)
  • Page 181 VIVOTEK trigger boot, boot Indicate the trigger condition: “boot” = System boot motion, “di”= Digital input seq, “motion” = Video motion detection recnotify, “seq” = Periodic condition tampering, “visignal” = Video input signal loss. visignal, “recnotify” = Recording notification. “tampering” = Tamper detection.
  • Page 182 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...
  • Page 183 VIVOTEK action_server_i<0~4>_ NULL, 0~4 <blank> Index of the attached media. media action_server_i<0~4>_ <boolean> Enable this to create folders by date, datefolder time, and hour automatically. action_patrol_enable <Boolean> Enable/disable ptz patrol when event (only for VS series) triggered. <product dependent> action_ patrol _server...
  • Page 184 VIVOTEK ftp_passwd string[64] NULL Password of the user. ftp_port 0~65535 Port to connect to the server. ftp_location string[128] NULL Location to upload or store the medi a . ftp_passive 0, 1 Enable or disable passive mode. 0 = disable passive mode...
  • Page 185 VIVOTEK snapshot_prefix string[16] Snapshot1_ Indicate the prefix of the filename. media_i0=> Snapshot1_ media_i1=> Snapshot2_ media_i2=> Snapshot3_ media_i3=> Snapshot4_ media_i4=> Snapshot5_ snapshot_datesuffix 0, 1 Add date and time suffix to filename: 1 = Add date and time suffix. 0 = Do not add.
  • Page 186 VIVOTEK 7.33 Recording Group: recording_i<0~1> PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) name string[40] NULL Identification of this entry. trigger schedule, 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 187 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;...
  • Page 188 VIVOTEK dest The destination to store the recorded data. “cf” means local storage (CF or SD card). “0” means the index of the network storage. cffolder string[128] NULL Folder name. filesize 100~900 Unit: Mega bytes. When this condition is reached, recording file is truncated.
  • Page 189 VIVOTEK -3 = Certificate not installed -2 = Invalid public key -1 = Waiting for certificate 0 = Not installed 1 = Active countryname string[2] Country name in the certificate information. stateorprovincename string[128] Asia State or province name in the certificate information.

  • Page 190: Eptz Setting

    VIVOTEK 7.36 ePTZ setting Group: eptz_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product. (capability.eptz > 0) PARAMETER VALUE Default SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) tiltspeed -5 ~ 5 Tilt speed panspeed -5 ~ 5 Pan speed zoomspeed -5 ~ 5 Zoom speed panoramicspeed 1 ~ 5...
  • Page 191 VIVOTEK 7.38 Seamless recording setting Group: seamlessrecording (capability.localstorage.seamless > 0) PARAMETER VALUE Default SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) diskmode seamless, seamless “seamless” indicates enable seamless manageable recording. “manageable” indicates disable seamless recording. maxconnection Maximum number of connected seamless streaming. stream (Internal used, read only)

  • Page 192: Drive The Digital Output

    VIVOTEK 8. Useful Functions 8.1 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 193 VIVOTEK Example: Query the status of digital input 1 . Request: http://myserver/cgi-bin/dido/getdi.cgi?di1 Response: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: 7\r\n \r\n di1=1\r\n 8.3 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]...
  • Page 194 VIVOTEK \r\n do1=1\r\n 8.4 3D Privacy Mask Note: This request requires admin user privilege <SD81X1> You can set privacy mask only at zoom 1x. To go back to zoom 1x directly, please send this cgi command: "/cgi-bin/camctrl/camposition.cgi?setzoom=0" Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/setpm3d.cgi?method=<value>&name=<value>&[maskheight=<val...

  • Page 195: Capture Single Snapshot

    VIVOTEK 8.5 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 DEFAULT DESCRIPTION channel 0~(n-1) The channel number of the video source.

  • Page 196: Account Management

    VIVOTEK 8.6 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 197: System Logs

    VIVOTEK 8.7 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 8.8 Upgrade Firmware Note: This request requires Administrator privileges.
  • Page 198 VIVOTEK 8.9 Camera Control (capability.ptzenabled, not used in FE8171) Note: This request requires Viewer privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/camctrl.cgi?[channel=<value>][&camid=<value>] [&move=<value>] – Move home, up, down, left, right [&focus=<value>] – Focus operation [&iris=<value>] – Iris operation [&auto=<value>] – Auto pan, patrol [&zoom=<value>]...
  • Page 199 VIVOTEK speedtilt -5 ~ 5 Set the tilt speed. 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.
  • Page 200 VIVOTEK speedlink 0 ~ 4 Issue speed link command. gaptime 0~32768 The gaptime between two consecutive ptz commands for devi c e. (unit: ms) 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.
  • Page 201 VIVOTEK down Move down. left Move left. right Move right. auto Auto pan. patrol Auto patrol. stop Stop auto pan/patrol. zoom wide Zoom larger view with current speed. 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.
  • Page 202 VIVOTEK 8.11 Recall (capability.ptzenabled, not used in FE8171) 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 Text string less than 30 One of the present positions to recall. characters channel <0~(n-1)> Channel of the video source.
  • Page 203 VIVOTEK 8.13 Preset Locations (capability.ptzenabled, not used in FE8171) Note: This request requires Operator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/operator/preset.cgi?[channel=<value>] [&addpos=<value>][&delpos=<value>][&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION addpos <Text string less than Add one preset location to the preset list. 30 characters> channel <0~(n-1)>...
  • Page 204 VIVOTEK 8.14 ePTZ Preset Locations (capability.eptz > 0, not used in FE8171) 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 205 VIVOTEK addv6 Add IPv6 address into access list. delv4 Delete IPv4 address from access list. delv6 Delete IPv6 address from access list. <IP address> Single address: <IP address> Network address: <IP address / network mask> Range address:<start IP address - end IP address>...
  • Page 206 VIVOTEK This channel will help to transfer the raw data of UART over the network. Please see UART tunnel spec for detail information PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION channel 0 ~ (n-1) The channel number of UART. 8.17 Event/Control HTTP Tunnel Channel (capability.
  • Page 207 VIVOTEK 8.18 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 208 VIVOTEK 8.20 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.
  • Page 209 VIVOTEK 8.21 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 210 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 211 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 212 VIVOTEK state after duration. it cannot accept new requests. return <return page> Redirect to the page <return page> after the request is completely assigned. The <return page> can be a full URL path or relative path according the current path. If you omit this parameter, it will redirect to an empty page.
  • Page 213 VIVOTEK 8.23 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 =<value>&forcechk&minsft=<value>] For RTSP (MP4 and H264), the user needs to input the URL below into an RTSP compatible player.
  • Page 214 VIVOTEK interger> least. (Used by forcechk) 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.
  • Page 215 VIVOTEK 2~97 <product (This must be present if mjpeg_quant <product dependent> dependent> is equal to 0, 99) <product dependent> mjpeg_maxframe 1~25, Set maximum frame rate in fps (for 26~30 (only for NTSC or JPEG). 60Hz CMOS) mpeg4_intraperiod 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 1000 Intra frame period in milliseconds.
  • Page 216 VIVOTEK dependent> equal to 0, 99) <product dependent> h264_bitrate 1000~8000000 512000 Set bit rate in bps when choosing cbr 1000~4000000 <product in “h264_ratecontrolmode”. <product dependent> dependent> h264_maxframe 1~25, Set maximum frame rate in fps (for 26~30 (only for NTSC or H264).
  • Page 217 VIVOTEK 8.26 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 218 VIVOTEK 8.27 Media on demand Media on demand allows users to select and receive/watch/listen to metadata/video/audio contents on demand. Note: This request requires Viewer access privileges. Syntax: rtsp://<servername>/mod.sdp?[&stime=<value>][&etime=<value>][&length =<value>][&loctime =<value>][&file=<value>][&tsmode=<value>] PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT DESCRIPTION stime <YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.MMM> N/A Start time. etime <YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.MMM>...

  • Page 219: Technical Specifications

    MS-POE-IJAF DC 12V Power Adapter PoE injector, 802.3af compliant All speci cations are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2012 VIVOTEK INC. All rights reserved. Distributed by: VIVOTEK INC. 6F, No.192, Lien-Cheng Rd., Chung-Ho, New Taipei City, 235, Taiwan, R.O.C.

  • Page 220: Technology License Notice

    VIVOTEK Technology License Notice MPEG-4 AAC Technology THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 AAC AUDIO PATENT LICENSE. THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE DECOMPILED, REVERSE-ENGINEERED OR COPIED, EXCEPT WITH REGARD TO PC SOFTWARE, OF WHICH YOU MAY MAKE SINGLE COPIES FOR ARCHIVAL PURPOSES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO HTTP://WWW.VIALICENSING.COM.

  • Page 221: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    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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