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FD8166
User's Manual
2MP • Stylish Design • Easy Installation
Mini Dome
Network Camera
Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 FD8166 Mini Dome Network Camera User’s Manual 2MP • Stylish Design • Easy Installation Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ready to Use ............................13 Accessing the Network Camera ......................16 Using Web Browsers ..........................16 Using RTSP Players ..........................19 Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ....................20 Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ....................21 Main Page ..............................Go to ..............................26 Client Settings ............................
  • Page 3 VIVOTEK Appendix ..............................URL Commands for the Network Camera ....................117 Technical Specifications ........................... 193 Technology License Notice ........................194 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ....................... 195 User's Manual - 3...

  • Page 4: Overview

    At the size of only 90 mm in diameter, VIVOTEK FD8166 is truly an all-in-one surveillance solution that meets a wide variety of needs for indoor surveillance. The package also includes VIVOTEK’s 32-channel recording software.

  • 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 ■ FD8166 ■ Screws / Plastic Anchors ■ Focus adjustment tool ■ Software CD ■...

  • Page 6: Physical Description

    VIVOTEK Physical Description Outer View Leave the slide cover in place if you route cables through the bottom and then through a hole on the ceiling or wall. Inner View Side View RJ-45 Socket Slide cover Release tab Lens Tilt adjustment...

  • Page 7: Digital Input Diagram

    VIVOTEK Digital Input Diagram Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method. Max. voltage: 40V 3.3V Digital input DI-: Ground 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.

  • Page 8: Installation

    VIVOTEK Installation Removing Dome Cover Slide cover 1. Use one hand to hold the camera Semi-circular bottom and another hand to hold the cut-out dome cover. Press the release button. 2. Remove the dome cover. 3. Remove the slide cover if you want to route cables from the side of camera instead of a hole on the ceiling or wall.
  • Page 9 VIVOTEK Mounting the Network Camera - Ceiling or Wall Mount 1. Use the curved slots on the camera as a template to mark where holes will be drilled on the ceiling. Drill two holes into the ceiling; and hammer in the plastic anchors.

  • Page 10: Network Deployment

    VIVOTEK Network Deployment General Connection (without PoE) Power over Ethernet (PoE) When using a PoE-enabled switch This Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the camera to a PoE-enabled switch via Ethernet cable.
  • Page 11 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 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 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 13: 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 14: Adjusting The Lens

    VIVOTEK Adjusting the Lens WARNING! Do not use your hands to tune the lens module's tilt angle. Doing so will damage the delicate tilt mechanism. 1. There is a tilt adjustment screw near the lens module. Use a #0, #1, or #2 Phillips screwdriver to turn the screw and the lens will move upwards or downwards.
  • Page 15 VIVOTEK 4. With a live video feed, you can place the included focus adjustment tool carefully on the lens, and use it to turn the lens clockwise or counter- clockwise to adjust to the best image focus. You may try tuning the focus slightly closer due to the concern that focus might be changed when the dome cover is installed.

  • Page 16: 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 pop up as shown below. Follow the instructions to install the required plug-in on your computer.
  • Page 17 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 73.
  • Page 18 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 19: Using Rtsp Players

    In terms of audio codec, Quick Time only supports AAC. Since this cam- era supports G.711 codec, audio is not available on Quick Time. VLC player supports H.264/MPEG-4/ MJPEG, and all audio codecs supported by all VIVOTEK’s cameras. User's Manual - 19...

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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. User's Manual - 21...

  • Page 22: 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 23 VIVOTEK Configuration Area Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to Client Settings on page 27. 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 24 VIVOTEK Global View: Click on this item to display the Global View window. The Global View window contains a full view image (the largest frame size of the captured video) and a floating frame (the viewing region of the current video stream). The floating frame allows users to control the e-PTZ function (Electronic Pan/ Tilt/Zoom).
  • Page 25 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 44.

  • Page 26: Go To

    VIVOTEK Go to If you configured and chose to display a smaller region of interest from out of a maximum image frame, you can configure different areas within the frame as preset points, and use this menu to move to a location.

  • Page 27: 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 Media Options H.264 Media Options...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Joystick Settings

    VIVOTEK Joystick settings Enable Joystick Connect a joystick to a USB port on your management computer. Supported by the plug-in (Microsoft’s DirectX), once the plug-in for the web console is loaded, it will automatically detect if there is any joystick on the computer. The joystick should work properly without installing any other driver or software.
  • Page 30 VIVOTEK Buttons Configuration Click the Configure Buttons button, a window will prompt as shown below. Please follow the steps below to configure your joystick buttons: 1. Select a button number from the Button # pull-down menu. Tips If you are not sure of the locations of each button, use the Properties window in the Game Controllers utility.

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33 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 34: 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 at the top of your homepage.
  • Page 35 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 36 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 37: 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 38 You can install the included ST7501 recording software, which provides an Event Management function group for delivering event messages via emails, GSM short messages, onscreen event panel, or to trigger an alarm, etc. For more information, refer to the ST7501 User Manual. VIVOTEK Network Cameras Internet 3G Cell phone HTTP...

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 specify the firmware file.
  • Page 41 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 56). Daylight Saving Time: Select this option to retain the Daylight Saving Time settings (please refer to Import/Export files below on this page).
  • Page 42 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 43 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 44: 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: Enter a name that will be displayed on the title bar of the live video as the picture shown below.

  • Page 45: Image Settings

    VIVOTEK Image settings On this page, you can tune the White balance, Image adjustment, and low light compensation. Picture Setting 1: For normal situations Picture Setting 2: For special situations White balance: Adjust the value for the best color temperature.
  • Page 46 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 setting. You can also click on Profile to adjust all settings above in a pop-up window for special lighting conditions for during a specific period of time in a day.
  • Page 47 VIVOTEK Measurement Window: This function allows user to set measurement window(s) for low light compesation. ■ Full view: Calculate the full range of view and offer appropriate light compensation. ■ BLC (Back Light Compensation): This option allows you to use the center of the current view as the measuring area.
  • Page 48 VIVOTEK You can click Restore to recall the original settings without incorporating the changes. When completed with the settings on this page, click Save to enable the settings. If you want to configure another sensor setting for the schedule mode, please click Profile to open the Profile of exposure settings page as shown below.
  • Page 49 VIVOTEK Advanced Mode Privacy mask Click Privacy Mask to open the settings page. On this page, you can block out sensitive zones to address privacy concerns. 2010/12/09 17:08:56 2010/12/09 17:08:56 ■ To set the privacy mask windows, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 50: Media > Video

    VIVOTEK Media > Video Advanced Mode Stream settings This Network Camera supports multiple streams with a frame size ranging from 176 x144 to 1920 x 1080. The definition of multiple streams: ■ Stream 1: Users can define the "Region of Interest" (viewing region) and the "Output Frame Rate"...

  • Page 51: Media > Video

    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 52 VIVOTEK Click the stream item to display the detailed information. The maximum frame size will follow your settings in the above Viewing Window sections. This Network Camera offers real-time H.264 and MJPEG compression standards (Dual Codec) for real-time viewing. If the H.264...
  • Page 53 VIVOTEK The frame rate will decrease if you select the higher resolution, such 1600x904 and 1920x1080. ■ 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 54 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 55: 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 56: 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 12 for details.
  • Page 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 8.x, Mozilla Firefox 12 or above.
  • Page 61 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 62 1025 and 65535. FTP port: The FTP server allows the user to save recorded video clips. You can utilize VIVOTEK's Installation Wizard 2 to upgrade the firmware via FTP server. By default, the FTP port is set to 21. The FTP port can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535.

  • Page 63: 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 73 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 64 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 65 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 66 VIVOTEK Multicast settings for stream 1 & 2: Click the items to display the detailed configuration information. Select the Always multicast option to enable multicast for stream 1 or 2. Unicast video transmission delivers a stream through point-to-point transmission; multicast, on the other hand, sends a stream to the multicast group address and allows multiple clients to acquire the stream at the same time by requesting a copy from the multicast group address.
  • Page 67 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 68 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 69 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 70 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.
  • Page 71 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 72: 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 73: Security > User Account

    VIVOTEK Security > User Account This section explains how to enable password protection and create multiple accounts. Root Password The administrator account name is “root”, which is permanent and can not be deleted. If you want to add more accounts in the Manage User column, please apply the password for the “root”...

  • Page 74: Security > Https (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Over Ssl)

    VIVOTEK Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) Advanced Mode 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 75 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 76 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 77 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 78 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 79 VIVOTEK 9. Save the edit using the “.crt” extension, using a file name like “CAcert.crt.” 10. Return to the original firmware session, use the Browse button to locate the crt certificate file, and click Upload to enable the certification. User's Manual - 79...
  • Page 80 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 81 VIVOTEK Enable HTTPS Check this item to enable HTTPS communication, then select a connection option: "HTTP & HTTPS" or "HTTPS only". Note that you have to create and install a certificate first before clicking the Save button. User's Manual - 81...

  • Page 82: 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 and stream 2). The default value is 10. If you modify the value and click Save, all current connections will be disconnected and automatically attempt to re-link (IE Explore or Quick Time Player).
  • Page 83 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 84 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 85 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 86 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 is as follows: 1.

  • Page 87: 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 function: The Digital name tag refers to the e-PTZ operation. It allows users to quickly move the focus to a target area for close-up viewing when the current field of view is smaller than the camera’s maximum output frame size.
  • Page 88 VIVOTEK Home page in E-PTZ Mode x3.1 x3.1 ■ 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 e-preset position. Global View In addition to using the e-PTZ control panel, you can also use the mouse to drag or resize the floating frame to pan/tilt/zoom on the viewing region.
  • Page 89 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 90 VIVOTEK Home page in the e-PTZ Mode The Preset positions will also be displayed on the home page. Select one from the Go to drop-down list, and the Network Camera will move to the selected preset position. Patrol button: Click this button, then the Network Camera will patrol among the selected preset positions continuously.

  • Page 91: Event > Event Settings

    VIVOTEK Event > Event settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to responds to particular situations (events). 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 event 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 92 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 93 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 first. Please refer to page 107 for detailed information.
  • Page 94 VIVOTEK Add server To configure an event that will be recorded in video clips or snapshots, it is necessary to configure the server and media settings so that the Network Camera will know what action to take (such as which Add server server to send the media files to) when a trigger is activated.
  • Page 95 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 96 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 97 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 111 for details. Click Save server to enable the settings. ■ SD Test: Click to test your SD card. The system will display a message indicating success or failure. If you want to use your SD card for local storage, please format it before use.
  • Page 98 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 99 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 100 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 101 VIVOTEK ■ Maximum file size Specify the maximum file size allowed. ■ File name prefix Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the file name. For example: Video_20101213_100341 File name prefix Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS Click Save media to enable the settings.
  • Page 102 VIVOTEK In the Event settings column, the Servers and Medias you configured will be listed; please make sure the Event -> Status is indicated as ON, in order to enable the event triggering action. When completed, click Save event to enable the settings and click Close to exit Event Settings page.
  • Page 103 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 104: 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 Motion Detection Setting 2:...
  • Page 105 VIVOTEK settings on page 91. A green bar indicates that even though motions have been detected, the event has not been triggered because the image variations still fall under the defined threshold. Percentage = 30% If you want to configure other motion detection settings for a different time period within a day, please click Profile to open the Motion Detection Profile Settings page as shown below.
  • Page 106 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 107: Applications > Digital Input

    VIVOTEK Applications > Digital Input Advanced Mode Connect a DI device to the camera's push-in type terminal block, the camera will automatically detect the current connection state as pulled-high or pulled-low. You may then define the Normal condition. Normal status: Select High or Low to define the "Normal status" for the digital input. The Network Camera will report the current status below.

  • Page 108: 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: NOTE ► Please remember to format your SD card when using it for the first time. Please refer to page 113 for detailed information.
  • Page 109 VIVOTEK If you enable adaptive recording on Camera A, only when an event is triggered on Camera A will the server record the full frame rate streaming data; otherwise, it will only request the I frame data during normal monitoring, thus effectively save lots of bandwidth and storage space.
  • Page 110 VIVOTEK 2. Destination You can select the SD card or network storage (NAS) for the recorded video files. NAS server If you have not configured a NAS server, click Add NAS server to open the server setting window and follow the steps below to set up: 1.
  • Page 111 VIVOTEK If successful, you will receive a test.txt file on the network storage server. NOTE: To edit or remove an existing NAS setting, you have to turn OFF all related event or recording configurations. 3. Enter a server name. 4. Click Save to complete the settings and click Close to exit the page.
  • Page 112 VIVOTEK Recording file management ■ Maximum duration (minutes): Specifies the length of each of the recorded videos. ■ Maximum file size: (MB - Megabytes): Specifies the file size limitation of each recorded video. The duration and size are the upper thresholds. The limitation is imposed when either the length or the file size is reached.

  • Page 113: 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 114: 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 115: 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 116 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 117: 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 118: General Cgi Url Syntax And Parameters

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 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.

  • Page 119: Security Level

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 4. Security Level SECURITY SUB-DIRECTORY DESCRIPTION LEVEL anonymous Unprotected. 1 [view] anonymous, viewer, 1. Can view, listen, talk to camera. dido, camctrl 2. Can control DI/DO, PTZ of the camera. 4 [operator] anonymous, viewer, Operator access rights can modify most of the camera’s...

  • Page 120: Get Server Parameter Values

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 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 121 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 Response: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/html\r\n Context-Length: 33\r\n \r\n network_ipaddress=192.168.0.123\r\n User's Manual - 121...

  • Page 122: Set Server Parameter Values

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 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>]...
  • Page 123 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 Only the parameters that you set and are readable will be returned. Example: Set the IP address of server to 192.168.0.123: Request: http://myserver/cgi-bin/admin/setparam.cgi?network_ipaddress=192.168.0.123 Response: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/html\r\n Context-Length: 33\r\n \r\n network_ipaddress=192.168.0.123\r\n...

  • Page 124: Available Parameters On The Server

    URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 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...
  • Page 125 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 7.1 system Group: system NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) hostname string[64] Mega-Pixel Host name of server Network Camera ledoff <boolean> Turn on (0) or turn off (1) all led indicators. date <YYYY/MM/D <current date>...
  • Page 126 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 America, Central Time, Mexico City, Saskatchewan -200: GMT-05:00 Eastern Time, New York, Toronto -201: GMT-05:00 Bogota, Lima, Quito, Indiana -180: GMT-04:30 Caracas -160: GMT-04:00 Atlantic Time, Canada, La Paz, Santiago -140: GMT-03:30 Newfoundland...
  • Page 127 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 Islamabad, Karachi, Tashkent 220: GMT 05:30 Calcutta, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi 230: GMT 05:45 Kathmandu 240: GMT 06:00 Almaty, Novosibirsk, Astana, Dhaka, Sri Jayawardenepura 260: GMT 06:30 Rangoon 280: GMT 07:00 Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Krasnoyarsk...
  • Page 128 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 81,82,83, 120,140, 380,400,480 updateinterval 0 to Disable automatic time 3600, adjustment, otherwise, it indicates 86400, the seconds between NTP 604800, automatic update intervals. 2592000 restore Restore the system parameters to <positive default values after <value>...
  • Page 129 Subgroup of system: info (The fields in this group are unchangeable.) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) modelname string[40] FD8166 Internal model name of the server (eg. FD8166) serialnumber <mac <product 12 characters MAC address address> (without hyphens). address> firmwareversion string[40] <product Firmware version, including dependent>...
  • Page 130 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 customlanguage_i<0~(max string <product Custom language name. count-1)> dependent> 7.2 status Group: status NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) di_i<0~(ndi-1)> <boolean> 0 => Inactive, normal 1 => Active, triggered (capability.ndi > 0) onlinenum_rtsp integer Current number of RTSP connections.
  • Page 131 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 7.4 security Group: security NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) privilege_camctrl view, operator, view Indicate which privileges and admin above can control PTZ (capability.ptzenabled > 0 or capability.eptz > 0) user_i0_name string[64] root User name of root user_i<1~20>_name...
  • Page 132 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 may fail. Stopped service will auto-start after changing port settings. Change HTTP port from 80 to 5556, and change RTP port for video from 5556 to 20480. Then, set preprocess=9 to stop both service first.
  • Page 133 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 7.5.1 802.1x Subgroup of network: ieee8021x NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable/disable IEEE 802.1x eapmethod eap-peap, eap-tls eap-peap Selected EAP method identity_peap string[64] <blank> PEAP identity identity_tls string[64] <blank> TLS identity...
  • Page 134 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 eventalarm Event/alarm channel for CoS management Management channel for CoS eventtunnel Event/Control channel for CoS Subgroup of network: qos_dscp NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable/disable DSCP video 0~63 Video channel for DSCP...
  • Page 135 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 7.5.5 HTTP Subgroup of network: http NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 80, 1025 ~ HTTP port. 65535 alternateport 1025~65535 8080 Alternate HTTP port. authmode basic, basic HTTP authentication mode. digest s0_accessname string[32] video.mjpg...
  • Page 136 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 7.5.7 RTSP Subgroup of network: rtsp NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 554, 1025 ~ RTSP port. 65535 (capability.protocol.rtsp=1) anonymousviewing <boolean> Enable anoymous streaming viewing. authmode disable, disable RTSP authentication mode. basic, (capability.protocol.rtsp=1)
  • Page 137 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 1 ~ 255 Mutlicast time to live value. 7.5.8 RTP port Subgroup of network: rtp NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) videoport 1025 ~ 65535 5556 Video channel port for RTP. (capability.protocol.rtp_unicast=1) audioport...

  • Page 138: Video Input

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 address: <ip address / network mask> Range address:<start ip address - end ip address> ipv6list_i<0~9> string[43] IPv6 address list. <blank> 7.7 video input Group: videoin NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) cmosfreq 50, 60 CMOS frequency.
  • Page 139 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 whitebalance auto, auto “auto” indicates auto white manual, balance. rbgain “manual” indicates keep current value. “rbgain” indicates using rgain and gbain. rgain 0~100 Manual set rgain value of gain control setting. bgain 0~100 Manual set bgain value of gain control setting.
  • Page 140 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 1(support) text string[40] <blank> Enclose caption. imprinttimestamp <boolean> Overlay time stamp on video. flickerless <boolean> Enable flickerless mode or not. Enable flickerless mode will limit the parameters: minexposure and maxexposure between 5~120. minexposure...
  • Page 141 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 s<0~(m-1)>_h264_priority framerate, framerate The policy to apply when policy imagequality the target bit rate is not sufficient to satisfy current encoded conditions. “framerate” indicates frame rate first. “imagequality” indicates image quality first. s<0~(m-1)>_h264_ratecontro...
  • Page 142 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_priorit framerate, framerate The policy to apply when ypolicy imagequality the target bit rate is not sufficient to satisfy current encoded conditions. “framerate” indicates frame rate first. “imagequality” indicates image quality first. s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_rateco...
  • Page 143 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 7.7.1.1 Alternative video input profiles per channel In addition to the primary setting of video input, there can be alternative profile video input setting for each channel which might be for different scene of light (daytime or nighttime).
  • Page 144 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 current value. “rbgain” indicates using rgain rgain 0~100 Manual set rgain value of gain control setting. bgain 0~100 Manual set bgain value of gain control setting. 7.8 video input preview The temporary settings for video preview...
  • Page 145 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 7.9 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.
  • Page 146 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 mode settings. profile_i0_sharpnes -3~3,100 Adjust sharpness of image according to mode settings. 100 means using the parameter “sharpnesspercent” profile_i0_saturatio 0 ~ 100 Adjust saturation of image by percentage. npercent Less 0 <-> 100 More saturation...

  • Page 147: Motion Detection Settings

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 lowlightmode <boolean> Enable/disable low light mode. 7.12 Audio input per channel Group: audioin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) source linein, linein micin => use external microphone input. linein => use built-in microphone input.
  • Page 148 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 win_i<0~2>_left 0 ~ 320 Left coordinate of window position. win_i<0~2>_top 0 ~ 240 Top coordinate of window position. win_i<0~2>_width 0 ~ 320 Width of motion detection window. win_i<0~2>_height 0 ~ 240 Height of motion detection window.
  • Page 149 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 motion detection window. 7.15 Tampering detection settings Group: tampering_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable or disable tamper detection. threshold 0 ~ 255 Threshold of tamper detection.
  • Page 150 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 7.16.1 Express link Group:expresslink NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable or disable express link. state onlycheck, <blank> “onlycheck” : You have to input the onlyoffline, host name of your camera and press checkonline, "Register"...

  • Page 151: System Log

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 7.18 UPnP port forwarding Group: upnpportforwarding NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable or disable the UPnP port forwarding service. upnpnatstatus The status of UPnP port forwarding, used internally. 0 = OK, 1 = FAIL, 2 = no IGD...
  • Page 152 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 7.20 SNMP Group: snmp NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) SNMP v2 enabled. 0 for disable, 1 for enable SNMP v3 enabled. 0 for disable, 1 for enable secnamerw string[31] Private Read/write security name...

  • Page 153: Privacy Mask

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 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] #ffffff Font color theme_color_configfont string[7] #ffffff Font color of configuration area.
  • Page 154 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 win_i<0~4>_height 0 ~ 240/288 Height of privacy mask window. 7.23 Capability Group: capability NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) api_httpversion 0200a 0200a The HTTP API version. bootuptime <positive integer> Server bootup time. Number of IR interfaces.
  • Page 155 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 ptzenabled 0, <positive integer> An 32-bit integer, each bit can be set separately as follows: Bit 0 => Support camera control function; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 1 => Built-in or external video source;...
  • Page 156 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 eptz 0, <positive integer> A 32-bit integer, each bit can be set separately as follows: Bit 0 => stream 1 supports ePTZ or not. Bit 1 => stream 2 supports ePTZ or not.
  • Page 157 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 protocol_ipv6 <boolean> Indicate whether to support IPv6. protocol_pppoe <boolean> Indicate whether to support PPPoE. protocol_ieee802 <boolean> Indicate whether to support IEEE802.1x. protocol_qos_cos <boolean> Indicate whether to support CoS. protocol_qos_dsc <boolean> Indicate whether to support QoS/DSCP.
  • Page 158 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 acoustic echo cancellation. audio_mic <boolean> Indicate whether to support built-in microphone input. audio_extmic <boolean> Indicate whether to support external microphone input. audio_linein <boolean> Indicate whether to support external line input. (It will be replaced by audio_mic and audio_extmic.)
  • Page 159 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 wireless_s802dot <boolean> Indicate whether to support wireless 802.11b+. wireless_s802dot <boolean> Indicate whether to support wireless 802.11g. wireless_encrypt_ <boolean> Indicate whether to support wireless WEP. wireless_encrypt_ <boolean> Indicate whether to support wireless WPA. wireless_encrypt_ <boolean>...

  • Page 160: Event Setting

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 image_wdrc <boolean> Indicate whether to support WDRC image_ iristype <string> dciris Indicate iris type. image_ <boolean> Indicate whether to support focus focusassist assist. localstorage_ma <boolean> Indicate whether manageable nageable local storage is supported.
  • Page 161 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 delay 1~999 Delay in seconds before detecting the next event. trigger boot, boot Indicate the trigger condition: “boot” = System boot motion, “di”= Digital input seq, “motion” = Video motion detection recnotify, “seq” = Periodic condition “recnotify”...
  • Page 162 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 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...
  • Page 163 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 7.26 Server setting for event action Group: server_i<0~4> PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) name string[40] <blank> Identification of this entry type email, email Indicate the server type: ftp, “email” = email server http, “ftp”...
  • Page 164 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 7.27 Media setting for event action Group: media_i<0~4> PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) name string[40] <blank> Identification of this entry type snapshot, snapshot Media type to send to the server or systemlog, store on the server.
  • Page 165 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 7.28 Recording Group: recording_i<0~1> PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) name string[40] <blank> Identification of this entry. enable 0, 1 Enable or disable this recording. priority Indicate the priority of this recording: “0” indicates low priority.
  • Page 166 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 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...
  • Page 167 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 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. adaptive_enable Indicate whether the adaptive recording is enabled...

  • Page 168: Region Of Interest

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 stateorprovincename string[128] Asia State or province name in the certificate information. localityname string[128] Asia The locality name in the certificate information. organizationname string[64] VIVOTEK Organization name in the Inc. certificate information. unit string[32]...

  • Page 169: Eptz Setting

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 7.32 ePTZ setting Group: eptz_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product. PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) osdzoom <boolean> Indicates multiple of zoom in is “on-screen display” or not smooth <boolean> Enable the ePTZ "move smoothly"...
  • Page 170 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 preset_i<0~19>_size <window size> <blank> Width and height of the preset. (It should be set by ePreset.cgi rather than by setparam.cgi.) 170 - User's Manual...

  • Page 171: Query Status Of The Digital Input

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 8. Useful Functions 8.1 Query Status of the Digital Input Note: This request requires Viewer privileges Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/dido/getdi.cgi?[di0][&di1][&di2][&di3] If no parameter is specified, all of the digital input statuses will be returned.

  • Page 172: Capture Single Snapshot

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 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.

  • Page 173: Account Management

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 8.3 Account Management Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/editaccount.cgi? method=<value>&username=<name>[&userpass=<value>][&privilege=<value>] [&privilege=<value>][…][&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION method Add an account to the server. When using this method, the “username” field is necessary. It will use the default value of other fields if not specified.

  • Page 174: System Logs

    VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 8.4 System Logs Note: This request require Administrator privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/syslog.cgi Server will return the most up-to-date system log. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: <syslog length>\r\n \r\n <system log information>\r\n 8.5 Upgrade Firmware...
  • Page 175 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 8.6 ePTZ Camera Control Note: This request requires camctrl privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/camctrl/eCamCtrl.cgi?channel=<value>&stream=<value> [&move=<value>] – Move home, up, down, left, right [&auto=<value>] – Auto pan, patrol [&zoom=<value>] – Zoom in, out [&zooming=<value>&zs=<value>] –...
  • Page 176 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 tele Zoom further with current speed. zooming wide or tele Zoom without stopping for larger view or further view with zs speed, used for joystick control. 0 ~ 6 Set the speed of zooming, “0” means stop.
  • Page 177 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 8.7 ePTZ Recall Note: This request requires camctrl privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/camctrl/eRecall.cgi?channel=<value>&stream=<value>& recall=<value>[&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION channel <0~(n-1)> Channel of the video source. stream <0~(m-1)> Stream. recall Text string less than One of the present positions to recall.
  • Page 178 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 relative path according to the current path. 8.9 IP Filtering Note: This request requires Administrator access privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi? method=<value>&[start=<ipaddress>&end=<ipaddress>][&index=<value>] [&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION method addallow Add allowed IP address range to the server. Start and end parameters must be specified.
  • Page 179 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 8.9.1 IP Filtering for ONVIF Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?type[=<value>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?method=add<v4/v6>&ip=<ipaddress>[&index=<val ue>][&return=<return page>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?method=del<v4/v6>&index=<value>[&return=<retu rn page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION type NULL Get IP filter type allow, deny Set IP filter type method addv4 Add IPv4 address into access list.
  • Page 180 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- POST /cgi-bin/admin/ ctrlevent.cgi x-sessioncookie: string[22] content-type: application/x-vvtk-tunnelled pragma : no-cache cache-control : no-cache content-length: 32767 expires: Sun, 9 Jam 1972 00:00:00 GMT User must use GET and POST to establish two channels for downstream and upstream. The x-sessioncookie in GET and POST should be the same to be recognized as a pair for one session.
  • Page 181 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 8.12 Open the Network Stream Note: This request requires Viewer access privileges. Syntax: For HTTP push server (MJPEG): http://<servername>/<network_http_s<0~m-1>_accessname> For RTSP (MP4), the user needs to input the URL below into an RTSP compatible player.
  • Page 182 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 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’ Support trigger types are product dependent. destPath <text> Optional.
  • Page 183 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 Ex. To search records triggered by motion or di or sequential and also triggered between 2008-01-01 00:00:00 and 2008-01-01 23:59:59. http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/lsctrl.cgi?cmd=search&triggerType=’motion’+OR+’di’+OR+’seq’ &triggerTime=’2008-01-01 00:00:00’+TO+’2008-01-01 23:59:59’ Command: delete PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION label <integer primary key> Required.
  • Page 184 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 offset <Positive Integer> Specifies how many rows to skip at the beginning of the matched records. Could be empty if not specified. statusCode <Integer> The reply status (see table below) Value of return-code Description Unrecognized Message Type/Content Server executes command error.
  • Page 185 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 path string Location of database of storage sink Ex. Returned results of search command <?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?> <stormgr version="0.0.0.1"> <counts>5</counts> <limit>2</limit> <offset>0</offset > <i0> <label>1</label> <triggerType>motion</triggerType> <mediaType>videoclip</mediaType> <destPath>/mnt/auto/NCMF/abc/abc.jpg</destPath> <resolution>800x600</resolution> <isLocked>0</isLocked> <triggerTime>2009-01-24 12:00:00</triggerTime>...
  • Page 186 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 <usedSize>56</usedSize> </i0> </disk> </stormgr> Ex. Local storage status in javascript format. disk_i0_name=’SDcard’ disk_i0_status='ready' disk_i0_totalSize='7824444' disk_i0_freeSize='7824388' disk_i0_usedSize='56' disk_i0_path=i0/NCMF/.db/.localStorage.db Command: queryStatus PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION retType xml or javascript Optional. Ex. retype=javascript The default return message is in XML format.
  • Page 187 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/jpegtoavi.cgi?<resolution>=<width>x<height>&<fps>=<num >&<list>=<fileList> PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION resolution <width>x<height> Resolution <positive integer> Frame rate list <fileList> The JPEG file list. The file path should be embraced by single quotation marks <servername> http:// /cgi-bin/admin/ jpegtoavi.cgi ?resolution=800x600&fps=1&list=’/mnt/auto/CF/NCMF/video1650.jpg’, ’/mnt/auto/C F/NCMF/video1651.jpg’, ’/mnt/auto/CF/NCMF/video1652.jpg’,...
  • Page 188 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 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. Return Code Description The request is successfully executed.
  • Page 189 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 8.15 Open Timeshift Stream Note: This request requires Viewer access privileges. Syntax: For HTTP push server (MJPEG): http://<servername>/<network_http_s<m>_accessname>?maxsft=<value>[&tsmode=<value>&refti me=<value>&forcechk&minsft=<value>] For RTSP (MP4 and H264), the user needs to input the URL below into an RTSP compatible player.
  • Page 190 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 (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 191 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 h264_ratecontrolmode cbr, vbr cbr: constant bitrate vbr: fix quality h264_quant 99, 1~5 Quality of video when choosing vbr in “h264_ratecontrolmode”. 99 is the customized manual input setting. 1 = worst quality, 5 = best quality.
  • Page 192 VIVOTEK URL Command Document for All SeriesFD8166 8.18 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...

  • Page 193: Technical Specifications

    Compatible Accessories PoE Kits POE-IJ-1748NDN 802.3af Compliant PoE Injector All speci cations are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2013 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 194: 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 195: 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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