Page 1 IP8330/8332 Bullet Network Camera User’s Manual IP8330: Supreme Night Visibility • 60 fps @ VGA IP8332: Megapixel IP8330 IP8332 Rev. 1.0...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Software Installation ..........................12 Ready to Use ............................13 Accessing the Network Camera 14 Using Web Browsers ..........................14 Using RTSP Players ..........................16 Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ....................17 Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ....................18 Main Page 19 Client Settings 22 Configuration 24 System ..............................25 Security ..............................27 HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) ...................28...
Page 3: Read Before Use
■ Acryllic opener ■ Power Adapter ■ RJ45 Female/Female Coupler ■ Quick Installation Guide / Warranty Card ■ Software CD Revision History ■ Rev. 1.0: Initial release for the IP8330/8332 series that comes with an angle cut sunshield. User's Manual - 3...
Page 4: Physical Description
VIVOTEK Physical Description Front Panel IR LED Lens Light Sensor Back Panel Reset Button SD/SDHC Card Slot Connectors General I/O Terminal Block Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Plug Power Cord Socket (black) 4 - User's Manual...
Page 5 VIVOTEK General I/O Terminal Block This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external input devices. The pin definitions are described below. Name Ground Digital Iutput AC24V AC24V AC24V AC24V DI Diagram Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method.
Page 6 VIVOTEK Hardware Reset Reset Button The reset button is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the system can return the camera to normal operation. If the system problems remain after reset, restore the factory settings and install again.
Page 7: Installation 7
VIVOTEK Installation Hardware Installation 1. Loose the waterproof connector, then remove the rubber. 2. Loose the back cover. 3. Tear down the aluminum foil vacuum bag and take out the silica gel. Attach the supplied silica gel to the inner side of the Network Camera. (Please replace the silica gel with a new one if you open the back cover after installation.)
Page 8 VIVOTEK IMPORTANT! 1. The camera comes with an angled cut sunshield. If you install the camera in a ceiling-mount orientation, you will need to change the sunshield's orientation. To adjust the sunshield, 1-1. Loosen the sunshield seal ring using an included acrylic opener.
Page 9: Network Deployment
VIVOTEK Network Deployment Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to an Internet connection. 1. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, make the connection from the general I/O terminal block.
Page 10: Internet Connection With Static Ip
VIVOTEK IP address : 192.168.0.3 WAN (Wide Area Network ) Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 Router IP address : from ISP Internet Default router : 192.168.0.1 LAN (Local Area Network) Router IP address : 192.168.0.1 Cable or DSL Modem IP address : 192.168.0.2 Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0...
Page 11 VIVOTEK Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE) When using a PoE-enabled switch The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enabled switch via Ethernet cable.
Page 12: 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 searching, the main installer window will pop up. Click on the MAC and model name which matches the product label on your device to connect to the Network Camera via Internet Explorer.
Page 13: Ready To Use
VIVOTEK Ready to Use 1. Access the Network Camera on the LAN. 2. Retrieve live video through a web browser or recording software. User's Manual - 13...
Page 14: Accessing The Network Camera 14
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.
Page 15 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 27.
Page 16: 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 Real Player VLC media player 1. Launch the RTSP player. mpegable Player 2.
Page 17: 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 9.
Page 18: Using Vivotek Recording Software
VIVOTEK Using VIVOTEK Recording Software The product software CD also contains recording software, allowing simultaneous monitoring and video recording for multiple Network Cameras. Please install the recording software; then launch the program to add the Network Camera to the Channel list. For detailed information about how to use the recording software, please refer to the user’s manual of the software or...
Page 19: Main Page 19
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. Logo Host Name Camera Control Area...
Page 20 VIVOTEK Live Video Window ■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to H.264 / MPEG-4: MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options Video Title Time 2010/01/13 13:44:17 Title and Time Video 13:44:17 2010/01/13 Video Control Buttons Video Title: The video title can be configured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on page 53.
Page 21 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 2010/01/13 13:44:17...
Page 22: Client Settings 22
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 Protocol Options H.264/MPEG-4 Protocol Options...
Page 23: 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.
Page 24: Configuration 24
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 25: System
VIVOTEK Advanced Mode 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 26 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 27: Security
VIVOTEK Security 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” account first.
Page 28: Https (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Over Ssl)
VIVOTEK 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. Enable HTTPS Check this item to enable HTTPS communication, then select a connection option: "HTTP & HTTPS"...
Page 29 VIVOTEK 4. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown below. You can click Property to view detailed information about the certificate. 5. Click Home to return to the main page. Change the address from “http://” to “https://“ in the address bar and press Enter on your keyboard.
Page 30 VIVOTEK Create self-signed certificate manually 1. Select this option. 2. Click Create to open the Create Certificate page, then click Save to generate the certificate. 3. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown below. You can click Property to see detailed information about the certificate.
Page 31 VIVOTEK 3. If you see the following Information bar, click OK and click on the Information bar at the top of the page to allow pop-ups. 4. The pop-up window shows an example of a certificate request. User's Manual - 31...
Page 32 VIVOTEK 5. Look for a trusted certificate authority that issues digital certificates. Enroll the Network Camera. Wait for the certificate authority to issue a SSL certificate; click Browse... to search for the issued certificate, then click Upload in the second column.
Page 33: Snmp (Simple Network Management Protocol)
VIVOTEK 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 34: Network
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 35 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 name and IP address.
Page 36 VIVOTEK NOTE ► If the default ports are already used by other devices connected to the same router, the Network Camera will select other ports for the Network Camera. ► If UPnP is not supported by your router, you will see the following message: Error: Router does not support UPnP port forwarding.
Page 37 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 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 VIVOTEK 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 43 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 44 VIVOTEK HTTP Advanced Mode To utilize HTTP authentication, make sure that your have set a password for the Network Camera first; please refer to Security on page 27 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 45 65535. 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. It also can be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535.
Page 46 VIVOTEK RTSP Streaming To utilize RTSP streaming authentication, make sure that you have set a password for the Network Camera first; please refer to Security on page 27 for details. 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.
Page 47 VIVOTEK RTSP port /RTP port for video/ RTCP port for video ■ RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of streaming media. By default, the port number is set to 554. ■ The RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) is used to deliver video data to the clients. By default, the RTP port for video is set to 5556.
Page 48: Ddns
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 Internet.
Page 49 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 50: Access List
VIVOTEK 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 ~ stream 5). 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).
Page 51 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 52 VIVOTEK Network: This rule allows the user to assign a network address and corresponding subnet mask to the Allow/Deny List. For example: IP address 192.168.2.x will be blocked. Range: This rule allows the user to assign a range of IP addresses to the Allow/Deny List.
Page 53: Video
Network Camera. This function can work seamlessly with VIVOTEK’s recording software. When an event occurs, the recording software can request time shift cache stream from the camera, which allows the user to get an earlier video data.
Page 54 VIVOTEK Overlay title and time stamp on video: Select this option to place the video title and time on the video streams. Note that when the frame size is set to 176 x 144 as shown in the picture below, only the time will be stamped on the video streams.
Page 55 VIVOTEK White balance: Adjust the value for the best color temperature. ■ Auto The Network Camera automatically adjusts the color temperature of the light in response to different light sources. The white balance setting defaults to Auto and works well in most situations.
Page 56 Shorter exposure times result in less light. The exposure times are selectable for the following durations: For IP8330: 1/480 second, 1/240 second, 1/120 second, 1/60 second, 1/30 second, 1/15 second, and 1/5 second. If you want to set up 60 fps, please select 1/60 second.
Page 57 VIVOTEK ■ Enable BLC (Back Light Compensation): Enable this option when the object is too dark or too bright to recognize. It allows the camera to adjust to the best light conditions in any environment and automatically give the necessary light compensation.
Page 58 VIVOTEK Advanced Mode Viewing Window Note: This function in only for IP8332 (megapixel model). Click Viewing Window to open the Viewing Window Settings page. The IP8332 supports multiple streams with frame size ranging from 176 x 144 to 1280 x 800.
Page 59 MPEG-4 and MJEPG compression standards (Triple Codec) for real-time viewing. The IP8330 supports multiple streams with frame size ranging from 176 x 144 to 640 x 480. The IP8332 supports multiple streams with frame size ranging from 176 x 144 to 1280 x 800.
Page 60 It supports up to 60 fps @ 640 x 480. If you want to view smooth and crystal-clear video with 60 fps, we sugguest you set up the IP8330 in an environment with sufficient ambient light source. In addition, please manually select maximum frame rate at 60fps and set the shutter time (maximum exposure time) at 1/60s.
Page 61 VIVOTEK ■ 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.
Page 62 VIVOTEK Day/Night Settings Switch to B/W in night mode Select this to enable the Network Camera to automatically switch to B/W during night mode. IR cut filter With a removable IR-cut filter, this Network Camera can automatically remove the filter to let IR light into the sensor during low light conditions.
Page 63: Motion Detection
VIVOTEK 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. 2010/01/13 13:44:17 Motion Detection Setting 1: For normal situations Motion Detection Setting 2: Follow the steps below to enable motion detection:...
Page 64 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 day/night/schedule mode, please click Profile to open the Motion Detection Profile Settings page as shown below.
Page 65 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.
Page 66: Camera Tampering Detection
VIVOTEK Camera Tampering Detection This section explains how to set up camera tamper detection. With tamper detection, the camera is capable of detecting incidents such as redirection, blocking or defocusing, or even spray paint. Please follow the steps below to set up the camera tamper detection function: 1.
Page 67: Homepage Layout
Theme Options (the third column 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 Here you can change the logo at the top of your homepage.
Page 68 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 69 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 70: Application
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 pop up. If you need more information, please ask for VIVOTEK technical support. Click to upload a file...
Page 71 VIVOTEK Event Settings In the Event Settings column, click Add to open the Event Settings page. On this page, you can arrange three elements -- Trigger, Schedule, and Action to set an event. A total of 3 event settings can be configured.
Page 72 VIVOTEK An event is an action initiated by a user-defined trigger source; it is the causal arrangement of the following three elements: Trigger, Event Schedule, and Action. Trigger This is the cause or stimulus which defines when to trigger the Network Camera. The trigger source can be configured to use the Network Camera’s built-in motion detection mechanism or external digital input...
Page 73 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 66 for detailed information.
Page 74 VIVOTEK Here is an example of the Event Settings page: When completed, click Save to enable the settings and click Close to exit Event Settings page. The new event settings / server settings / media settings will appear in the event drop-down list on the Application page.
Page 75 VIVOTEK Here is an example of the Application page with an event setting: When the Event Status is ON, once an event is triggered by motion detection, the Network Camera will automatically send snapshots via e-mail. status or click Delete to remove...
Page 76: Server Settings
VIVOTEK Server Settings Click Add Server on Event Settings page to open the Server Setting page. On this page, you can specify where the notification messages are sent when a trigger is activated. A total of 5 server settings can be configured.
Page 77 VIVOTEK FTP: Select to send the media files to an FTP server when a trigger is activated. ■ Server address: Enter the domain name or IP address of the FTP server. ■ Server port By default, the FTP server port is set to 21. It can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535.
Page 78 VIVOTEK HTTP: Select to send the media files to an HTTP server when a trigger is activated. ■ URL: Enter the URL of the HTTP server. ■ User name: Enter the user name if necessary. ■ Password: Enter the password if necessary.
Page 79: Media Settings
VIVOTEK Media Settings Click Add Media on the Event Settings page to open the Media Settings page. On this page, 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.
Page 80 VIVOTEK Video clip: Select to send video clips when a trigger is activated. ■ Source: Select a source of video clip. ■ Pre-event recording The Network Camera has a buffer area; it temporarily holds data up to a certain limit. Enter a number to decide the duration of recording before a trigger is activated.
Page 81 VIVOTEK You can continue to select a server and media type for the event. Please go back to page 66 for detailed information. ■ 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 on board storage, please format it before use.
Page 82 VIVOTEK The following is an example of a file destination with video clips: The format is: YYYYMMDD 20100115 Click to open the directory 20100116 20100117 Click to delete all recorded data Click to delete selected items Click 20100115 to open the directory:...
Page 83: Recording
VIVOTEK Recording 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 ► Before setting up this page, please set up the Network Storage on the Server Settings page first.
Page 84 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. Recording Settings Click Add to open the recording setting page. In this page, you can define the recording source, recording schedule, and recording capacity.
Page 85 VIVOTEK Source: Select the recording source (stream 1 ~ 4). Trigger: Select a trigger source. ■ Schedule: The server will start to record files on the local storage or network storage (NAS). ■ Network fail: Since network fail, the server will start to record files on the local storage (SD card).
Page 86: Local Storage
VIVOTEK Local Storage Advanced Mode This section explains how to manage the SD card for on board storage. Here you can view SD card status, search for recorded files to playback, download, etc. no SD card SD Card Management SD card status: 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 87 VIVOTEK SD card control ■ Enable cyclic storage: Check this item if you want to enable cyclic recording. When the maximum capacity is reached, the oldest file will be overwritten by the latest one. ■ Enable automatic disk cleanup: Check this item and enter the number of days you wish to retain a file.
Page 88 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 on one page...
Page 89 VIVOTEK Download: Click on a search result to highlight the selected item in purple as shown above. Then click the Download button and a file download window will pop up for you to save the file. JPEGs to AVI: This functions only applies to “JPEG“ format files such as snapshots. You can select several snapshots from the list, then click this button.
Page 90: System Log
VIVOTEK System Log Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to send the system log to the remote server as backup. Remote Log You can configure the Network Camera to send the system log file to a remote server as a log backup.
Page 91: View Parameters
VIVOTEK View Parameters Advanced Mode The View Parameters page lists the entire system’s parameters in alphabetical order. If you need technical assistance, please provide the information listed on this page. User's Manual - 91...
Page 92: Maintenance
VIVOTEK Maintenance This chapter explains how to restore the Network Camera to factory default, upgrade firmware version, etc. Reboot This feature allows you to reboot the Network Camera, which takes about one minute to complete. When completed, the live video page will be displayed in your browser. The following message will be displayed during the reboot process.
Page 93 VIVOTEK Export / Upload Files Advanced Mode This feature allows you to Export / Upload daylight saving time rules, custom language files, and setting backup files. Export daylight saving time configuration file: Click to set the start and end time of DST.
Page 94 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.
Page 95 VIVOTEK The following message is displayed when the upgrade has succeeded. Reboot system now!! This connection will close. The following message is displayed when you have selected an incorrect firmware file. Starting firmware upgrade... Do not power down the server during the upgrade.
Page 96: Url Commands For The Network Camera
VIVOTEK Appendix URL Commands for the Network Camera 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. The HTTP-based camera interface provides the functionality to request a single image, control camera functions (PTZ, output relay etc.), and get and set...
Page 97 For some customers who already have their own web site or web control application, a Network Camera/Video server can be easily integrated through URLs. This document provides the supersets of URL commands for VIVOTEK products. This section specifies the external HTTP-based application programming interface. The HTTP-based camera interface provides the functionality to request a single image, to control camera functions (PTZ, output relay etc.), and to get and set internal parameter values.
Page 98: Style Convention
VIVOTEK 2. Style Convention In URL syntax and in descriptions of CGI parameters, a text within angle brackets denotes a content that is to be replaced with either a value or a string. When replacing the text string, the angle brackets shall also be replaced.
Page 99: General Cgi Url Syntax And Parameters
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.
Page 100: Security Level
VIVOTEK 4. Security Level SECURITY LEVEL SUB-DIRECTORY DESCRIPTION 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 dido, camctrl, operator parameters except some privileges and network options.
Page 101: Get Server Parameter Values
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.
Page 102 VIVOTEK 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 102 - User's Manual...
Page 103: Set Server Parameter Values
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>...
Page 104 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 104 - User's Manual...
Page 105: Available Parameters On The Server
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>]...
Page 106 VIVOTEK 7.1 system Group: system NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) hostname string[40] Host name of server (Network Camera, Wireless Network Camera, Video Server, Wireless Video Server). date <yyyy/mm/dd>, Current date of system. Set to ‘keep’ to keep keep, date unchanged. Set to ‘auto’ to use NTP to auto synchronize date.
Page 107 VIVOTEK -120: GMT-03:00 Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Georgetown, Greenland -80: GMT-02:00 Mid-Atlantic -40: GMT-01:00 Azores, Cape_Verde_IS. 0: GMT Casablanca, Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London 40: GMT 01:00 Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna, Madrid, Paris 41: GMT 01:00 Warsaw, Budapest, Bern...
Page 108 VIVOTEK 480: GMT 12:00 Aucklan, Wellington, Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Is. 520: GMT 13:00 Nuku'Alofa daylight_enable <boolean> Enable automatic daylight saving time in time zone. daylight_dstactualmo <boolean> Check if current time is under daylight saving time. (Used internally) daylight_auto_beginti string[19] Display the current daylight saving start time.
Page 109 VIVOTEK settings. This command can cooperate with other “restoreexceptXYZ” commands. When cooperating with others, the system parameters will be restored to default values except for a union of combined results. restoreexceptlang <Any Value> Restore the system parameters to default values except the custom language file the user has uploaded.
Page 110 VIVOTEK 7.2 status Group: status NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) di_i<0~(ndi-1)> <boolean> 0 => Inactive, normal 1 => Active, triggered onlinenum_rtsp integer Current number of RTSP connections. onlinenum_httppush integer Current number of HTTP push server connections. eth_i0 <string> 1/99 Get network information from mii-tool.
Page 111 VIVOTEK 7.5 network Group: network NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) type lan, Network connection type. pppoe resetip <boolean> 1 => Get ipaddress, subnet, router, dns1, dns2 from DHCP server at next reboot. 0 => Use preset ipaddress, subnet, rounter, dns1, and dns2.
Page 112 VIVOTEK 7.5.2 QoS Subgroup of network: qos NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) cos_enable <boolean> Enable/disable CoS (IEEE 802.1p) cos_vlanid 1~4095 VLAN ID cos_video Video channel for CoS cos_eventalarm Event/alarm channel for CoS cos_management Management channel for CoS cos_eventtunnel Event/Control channel for CoS dscp_enable <boolean>...
Page 113 VIVOTEK 7.5.5 HTTP Subgroup of network: http NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 80, 1025 ~ 65535 HTTP port. alternateport 1025~65535 Alternate HTTP port. authmode basic, HTTP authentication mode. digest s0_accessname string[32] HTTP server push access name for stream 1.
Page 114 VIVOTEK 7.5.7 RTSP Subgroup of network: rtsp NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 554, 1025 ~ 65535 RTSP port. (capability.protocol.rtsp=1) anonymousviewing <boolean> Enable anoymous streaming viewing. authmode disable, RTSP authentication mode. basic, (capability.protocol.rtsp=1) digest s0_accessname string[32] RTSP access name for stream1.
Page 115 VIVOTEK 7.5.8 SIP port Subgroup of network: sip NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) Port 1025 ~ 65535 SIP port. (capability.protocol.sip=1) 7.5.9 RTP port Subgroup of network: rtp NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) videoport 1025 ~ 65535 Video channel port for RTP.
Page 116: Video Input
VIVOTEK 255.255.255.255 deny_i<0~9>_end 1.0.0.0 ~ Denied ending IPv4 address for connection. 255.255.255.255 ipv6_allow_i<0~9> String[44] Allowed IPv6 address for connection. ipv6_deny_i<0~9> String[44] Denied IPv6 address for connection. 7.7 video input 7.7.1 video input setting per channel Group: videoin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products, and m is stream number...
Page 117 Enclose caption. imprinttimestamp <boolean> Overlay time stamp on video. maxexposure 1~30 Maximum exposure time. (IP8332) 1~480 (IP8330) whitebalance 0: auto tracking white balance <product dependent> 1: white balance control enableblc Enable backlight compensation <product dependent> s<0~(m-1)>_codectype mpeg4, Video codec type.
Page 118 VIVOTEK “ratecontrolmode”. s<0~(m-1)>_h264_intraperiod 250, 500, Intra frame period in milliseconds. 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 s<0~(m-1)>_h264_ratecontrolm cbr, vbr cbr, constant bitrate vbr, fix quality s<0~(m-1)>_h264_quant 1~5,99 Quality of video when choosing vbr in “ratecontrolmode”. 0 is the customized manual input setting.
Page 119 Begin time of schedule mode. endtime hh:mm End time of schedule mode. exposurelevel Exposure level maxexposure 1~30 (IP8332) Maximum exposure time. 1~480 (IP8330) Auto gain control enableblc <boolean> Enable backlight compensation. 7.9 video input preview The temporary settings for video preview Group: videoinpreview NAME...
Page 120 VIVOTEK 7.10 IR cut control Group: ircutcontrol NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) mode auto, Set IR cut control mode day, night, schedule daymodebegintime 00:00~23:59 Day mode begin time daymodeendtime 00:00~23:59 Day mod end time disableirled <boolean> Enable/disable IR led bwmode <boolean>...
Page 121: Motion Detection Settings
VIVOTEK according to mode settings. contrast -5 ~ 5 Preview of contrast adjustment of image according to mode settings. sharpness -3 ~ 3 Preview of sharpness adjustment of image according to mode settings. Group: imagepreview NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set)
Page 122 VIVOTEK night, schedule profile_i<0~(m-1)>_beginti hh:mm Begin time of schedule mode. profile_i<0~(m-1)>_endtim hh:mm End time of schedule mode. profile_i<0~(m-1)>_win_i< <boolean> Enable motion window. 0~2>_enable profile_i<0~(m-1)>_win_i< string[14] Name of motion window. 0~2>_name profile_i<0~(m-1)>_win_i< 0 ~ 320 Left coordinate of window position. 0~2>_left profile_i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<...
Page 123 VIVOTEK 7.16 DDNS Group: ddns NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable or disable the dynamic DNS. provider Safe100, Safe100 => safe100.net DyndnsDynamic, DyndnsDynamic => dyndns.org (dynamic) DyndnsCustom, DyndnsCustom => dyndns.org (custom) TZO, TZO => tzo.com DHS, DHS => dhs.org DynInterfree, DynInterfree =>dyn-interfree.it...
Page 124: System Log
VIVOTEK 7.19 System log Group: syslog NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enableremotelog <boolean> Enable remote log. serverip <IP address> Log server IP address. serverport 514, Server port used for log. 1025~65535 level Levels used to distinguish the importance of the...
Page 125 VIVOTEK Group: snmp (capability.snmp) (product dependent, VS7101) NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) versions 1 ~ 3 SNMP version to use. rocomm string[14] V1, V2c Read only community. rwcomm string[14] V1, V2c Read write community. adminauthtype 0 ~ 2 Authority type for root authentication.
Page 126: Privacy Mask
1 => Default logo logo_link string[40] Hyperlink of the logo logo_powerbyvvtk_hidden <boolean> 0 => display the power by vivotek logo 1 => hide the power by vivotek logo theme_option 1~3: One of the default themes. 4: Custom definition. theme_color_font string[7]...
Page 127 VIVOTEK 7.23 Capability Group: capability NAME VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) api_httpversion 0200a The HTTP API version. bootuptime <positive integer> Server bootup time. Number of IR interfaces. <positive integer> npir Number of PIRs. <positive integer> Number of digital inputs. <positive integer>...
Page 128 VIVOTEK 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; 0(bit 1 ~ 7 are valid), 1(bit 1 ~ 7 are invalid) Bit 9 => Reserved bit; Invalidate lens_pan, Lens_tilt, lens_zoon, lens_focus, len_iris.
Page 129 VIVOTEK videoin_resolution <a list of available Available resolutions list. resolution separated by commas> videoin_maxframera <a list of available Available maximum frame list. maximum frame rate separated by commas> videoin_codec <a list of available Available codec list. codec types separated by commas>...
Page 130: Event Setting
VIVOTEK analysis whitelight <boolean> Indicate whether to support white light led. tampering <boolean> Indicate whether to support tampering detection. temperature <boolean> Indicate whether to support temperature detection. version_onvifdaemo <string> Indicate ONVIF daemon version 7.24 Customized event script Group: event_customtaskfile_i<0~2> PARAMETER...
Page 131 VIVOTEK trigger boot, Indicate the trigger condition: “boot” = System boot motion, “di”= Digital input seq, “motion” = Video motion detection recnotify, “seq” = Periodic condition tampering, “recnotify” = Recording notification. “tampering” = Tamper detection. triggerstatus String[40] The status for event trigger <integer>...
Page 132 VIVOTEK action_server_i<0~4 0, 1 Enable or disable this server action. >_enable action_server_i<0~4 NULL, 0~4 Index of the attached media. >_media action_server_i<0~4 <boolean> Enable this to create folders by date, time, and hour >_datefolder automatically. 7.26 Server setting for event action Group: server_i<0~4>...
Page 133 VIVOTEK 7.27 Media setting for event action Group: media_i<0~4> (media_freespace is used internally.) PARAMETER VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) name string[40] Identification of this entry type snapshot, Media type to send to the server or store on the systemlog, server. videoclip,...
Page 134 VIVOTEK priority 0, 1, 2 Indicate the priority of this recording: “0” indicates low priority. “1” indicates normal priority. “2” indicates high priority. source <integer> 6/6 Indicate the source of media stream. 0 means the first stream. 1 means the second stream and etc.
Page 135 VIVOTEK cyclesize The maximum size for cycle recording in Kbytes when choosing to limit recording size. reserveamount The reserved amount in Mbytes when choosing cyclic recording mechanism. dest The destination to store the recorded data. “cf” means CF card. “0~4” means the index of the network storage.
Page 136 VIVOTEK PARAMETER VALUE SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) cyclic_enabled <boolean> Enable cyclic storage method. autocleanup_enabled <boolean> Enable automatic clean up method. Expired and not locked media files will be deleted. autocleanup_maxage <positive integer> 6/6 To specify the expired days for automatic clean up.
Page 137: Query Status Of The Digital Input
VIVOTEK 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...
Page 138: Capture Single Snapshot
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 DEFAULT DESCRIPTION channel 0~(n-1) The channel number of the video source.
Page 139: System Logs
VIVOTEK 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. Delete Remove an account from the server. When using this method, the “username”...
Page 140: Upgrade Firmware
VIVOTEK 8.5 Upgrade Firmware Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/upgrade.cgi Post data: fimage=<file name>[&return=<return page>]\r\n \r\n <multipart encoded form data> Server will accept the file named <file name> to upgrade the firmware and return with <return page> if indicated.
Page 141 VIVOTEK start <ip address> The starting IP address to add or to delete. <ip address> The ending IP address to add or to delete. index <value> The start position to add or to delete. return <return page> Redirect to the page <return page> after the parameter is assigned. The <return page>...
Page 142 VIVOTEK 8.8 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 143 VIVOTEK data <hex decimal data>[,<hex The <hex decimal data> is a series of digits from 0 ~ 9, A ~ F. decimal data>] Each comma separates the commands by 200 milliseconds. flush yes,no yes: Receive data buffer of the COM port will be cleared before read.
Page 144 VIVOTEK Indicate the event trigger type. Please embrace your input value with single quotes. Ex. mediaType=’motion’ Support trigger types are product dependent. mediaType <text> Optional. Indicate the file media type. Please embrace your input value with single quotes. Ex. mediaType=’videoclip’...
Page 145 VIVOTEK http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/lsctrl.cgi?cmd=search&triggerType=’motion’+OR+’di’+OR+’seq’&trig gerTime=’2008-01-01 00:00:00’+TO+’2008-01-01 23:59:59’ Command: delete PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION label <integer primary key> Required. Identify the designated record. Ex. label=1 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>...
Page 146: Technical Specifications
Dimension ．Cable length: 400 mm ．Cable diameter: Ø 12 mm; Max width: Ø 18 mm Copyright 2011 VIVOTEK INC. All rights reserved. P/N: 971003301 Distributed by: 146 - User's Manual VIVOTEK INC. 6F, No.192, Lien-Cheng Rd., Chung-Ho, New Taipei City, 235, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Page 148: 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 149: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)
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