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Vivotek IP8173H User Manual

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IP8173H
User's Manual
3MP • Compact Size • WDR Pro
Fixed
Network Camera
Rev. 1.1

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  • Page 1 IP8173H Fixed Network Camera User’s Manual 3MP • Compact Size • WDR Pro Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ready to Use ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15 Accessing the Network Camera ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Using Web Browsers ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 Using RTSP Players ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 21 Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23 Main Page ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Go to ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Client Settings ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3 VIVOTEK URL Commands for the Network Camera ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 127 Technical Specifications ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 202 Technology License Notice ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 203 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 204 User's Manual - 3...

  • Page 4: Overview

    The IP8173H can be widely applied in high contrast environments such as lobby entrances and more� The P-iris lens controls the iris with extreme precision; with its built- in stepper motor, it maintains the iris opening at an optimal level at all times, resulting in superior image clarity and depth of field as well as image quality.

  • 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 ■ IP8173H ■ Screws / Plastic Anchors ■ CS-mount Lens ■ Camera Stand ■...

  • Page 6: Physical Description

    VIVOTEK Physical Description Front Panel Light sensor Status LED Lens MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot Mount ring adjustment Item LED status Description Steady Powered and system booting, or network failed Green LED blinks every 1 sec� Connected to network Blink every 0�15 sec� + Blink...

  • Page 7: Mounting The Lens To The Camera

    VIVOTEK Lens Focus Controller Zoom Controller Mounting the Lens to the Camera 1� Mount the lens by turning it clockwise onto the camera mount until it stops� 2� Connect the iris control cable to the socket� Connect the iris control cable before power-on.

  • Page 8: Mounting The Camera To Stand

    VIVOTEK Mounting the Camera to Stand M4x25 tapping screws� 28mm anchors� 1� Use the holes on the camera stand to mark drill holes on the wall� Drill holes on your preferred location� 2� Hammer in the included plastic anchors� 3� Install the camera stand to wall or ceiling by driving screws through it�...
  • Page 9 VIVOTEK IMPORTANT: Record the MAC address before installing the camera� IP8173H 0002D10766AD Digital Input Diagram Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method� Max. voltage: 40V 3.3V Digital input DI-: Ground Connect a digital input device to the input pins of the camera� From the Applications > Digital In- put page on page 117, you can let camera report the current signal status as High or Low, Open or Grounded, to determine the signal’s Normal status during operation�...

  • Page 10: Network Deployment

    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 11 VIVOTEK When using a non-PoE switch Use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch� PoE Power Injector (optional) Non-PoE Switch NOTE: 1� This product is intended to be used within a building� Unless a weatherproof or waterproof housing is provided, this product should not be installed at a location exposed to elements�...
  • Page 12 VIVOTEK Internet connection via a router Before setting up the Network Camera over the Internet, make sure you have a router and follow the steps below� 1� Connect your Network Camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated below�...
  • Page 13 For more information with network configuration options (such as that of streaming ports), please refer to Configuration > Network Settings. VIVOTEK also provides the automatic port forwarding feature as an NAT traversal function with the precondition that your router must support the UPnP port forwarding feature�...

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16 VIVOTEK NOTE: If you prefer other lens for your IP8173H, please notice the specifications below. 1. If you select a different lens, the distance between the flange of the lens and the IR cut filter on the camera should be smaller than 7.0mm. If the lens protrudes too much from the bottom of the lens module, it may hit the IR Cut Filter, or result in out of focus when adjusting the focus controller�...
  • Page 17 1� Attach the bracket to the back of the camera by resting the foam pads on the top and to the back of the camera� Secure the bracket by driving a hex socket screw� The camera can be installed into VIVOTEK's housings, such as the AE-211/-232/-233/-234/-235 series�...

  • Page 18: 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 19 VIVOTEK ► By default, the Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access, it is highly recommended to set a password for the Network Camera� For more information about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 80�...
  • Page 20 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 21: Using Rtsp Players

    3. The address format is: rtsp://<ip_address>:<rtsp_port>/<RTSP streaming access name for a pvPlayer specific video stream> VIVOTEK’s network cameras support simultaneous playback of 2 to 5 video streams� The streaming access names for these streams are: Stream 1 – live�sdp, Stream 2 – live2�sdp, Stream 3 –...

  • Page 22: Using 3Gpp-Compatible Mobile Devices

    VIVOTEK Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices To view the streaming media through 3GPP-compatible mobile devices, make sure the Network Camera can be accessed over the Internet� For more information on how to set up the Network Camera over the Internet, please refer to Setup the Network Camera over the Internet on page 12�...

  • Page 23: Using Vivotek Recording Software

    Network Camera to the Channel list� For detailed information about how to use the recording software, please refer to the user’s manual of the software or download it from http://www.vivotek.com� User's Manual - 23...

  • Page 24: Main Page

    VIVOTEK Main Page This chapter explains the layout of the main page. It is composed of the following sections: VIVOTEK INC� Logo, Host Name, Camera Control Area, Configuration Area, Menu, and Live Video Window� VIVOTEK INC. Resize Buttons Host Name...

  • Page 25: Client Settings

    VIVOTEK Configuration Area Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to Client Settings on page 29� Configuration: Click this button to access the configuration page of the Network Camera. It is suggested that a password be applied to the Network Camera so that only the administrator can configure the Network Camera.
  • Page 26 VIVOTEK 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 27 VIVOTEK Talk: Click this button to talk to people around the Network Camera. Audio will project from the external speaker connected to the Network Camera� Click this button again to end talking transmission� Mic Volume: When the Mute function is not activated, move the slider bar to adjust the microphone volume on the local computer�...

  • Page 28: Go To

    VIVOTEK ■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MJPEG: Video Title Time 2012/06/25 17:08:56 Video (HTTP-V) Title and Time Video 17:08:56 2012/06/25 Video Control Buttons Video Title: The video title can be configured. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 46�...

  • Page 29: Client Settings

    VIVOTEK Client Settings This chapter explains how to select the stream transmission mode and saving options on the local computer� When completed with the settings on this page, click Save on the page bottom to enable the settings� H.264 / MPEG-4 Media Options H.264/MPEG-4 Media Options...
  • Page 30 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 31 VIVOTEK Joystick settings Enable Joystick Connect a joystick to a USB port on your management computer� Supported by the plug-in (Microsoft’s DirectX), once the plug-in for the web console is loaded, it will automatically detect if there is any joystick on the computer� The joystick should work properly without installing any other driver or software�...
  • Page 32 VIVOTEK Buttons Configuration 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 33: 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 34: System > General Settings

    VIVOTEK Advanced Mode Navigation Area Configuration List Click to switch to Basic Mode Firmware Ver- 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 35 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 36: 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 37 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 38 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 39: 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 40 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 41: 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 42: 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 43 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 61)� Daylight Saving Time: Select this option to retain the Daylight Saving Time settings (please refer to Import/Export files below on this page).
  • Page 44 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 45 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 46: 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, Image settings, Exposure, and Privacy mask� General settings Video title: Enter a name that will be displayed on the title bar of the live video as the picture shown below�...
  • Page 47 VIVOTEK Color: Select to display color or black/white video streams. Power line frequency: Set the power line frequency (50 or 60Hz) consistent with local utility settings to eliminate image flickering associated with fluorescent lights� Note that after the power line frequency is changed, you must disconnect and reconnect the power cord of the Network Camera in order for the new setting to take effect�...

  • Page 48: Image Settings

    VIVOTEK Image settings On this page, you can tune the White balance, Image adjustment and low light compensation� Image Setting 1: For normal situations Image Setting 2: For special situations White balance: Adjust the value for the best color temperature.
  • Page 49 VIVOTEK Activated period: Select the period of time this profile setting will apply to� Please manually enter a range of time in a day, tune the White Balance and Image adjustment settings as previously described, and then check Save for the configuration to take effect.
  • Page 50 VIVOTEK Note that when the WDR feature is enabled, the Exposure mode and the BLC functions will be unconfigurable. When WDR is enabled, the Exposure mode will be configured into the Auto mode. Measurement Window: This function allows user to set measurement window(s) for low light compesation�...
  • Page 51 ■ Exposure level: You can manually set the Exposure level, which ranges from -2.0 to +2.0 (dark to bright)� ■ Exposure mode: (Available for IP8173H using a DC-iris lens) - Select Auto or Manual mode according to your needs� Auto: If you set Exposure mode as Auto, the Exposure time and Gain control will not be configurable since the sensor library will automatically adjust the value according to the ambient light.
  • Page 52 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 53 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 54: Media > Video

    VIVOTEK Media > Video Advanced Mode Depending on your application needs, select either the 3 Megapixel resolution with the maximum frame rate of 20fps, or a lower resolution of 1080P Full HD with a frame rate up to 30fps� Stream settings This Network Camera supports multiple streams with a frame size ranging from 176 x 144 to 2048x 1536�...

  • Page 55: Media > Video

    VIVOTEK Please follow the steps below to set up those settings for a stream: 1� Select a stream for which you want to set up the viewing region� 2� Select a Region of Interest from the drop-down list. The floating frame, the same as the one in the Gloabl View window on the home page, will resize accordingly�...
  • Page 56 VIVOTEK Click the stream item to display the detailed information� The maximum frame size will follow your settings in the Viewing Window sections� This Network Camera offers real-time H�264, MPEG-4, and MJPEG compression standards (Triple H.264 MPEG-4 Codec) for real-time viewing� If mode is selected, the video is streamed via RTSP protocol.
  • Page 57 VIVOTEK The frame rate will decrease if you select a higher resolution� ■ Intra frame period Determine how often to plant an I frame� The shorter the duration, the more likely you will get better video quality, but at the cost of higher network bandwidth consumption� Select the intra frame period from the following durations: 1/4 second, 1/2 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds, and 4 seconds�...
  • Page 58 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 59 VIVOTEK The bandwidth utilization is configurable to match a selected level, resulting in mutable video quality performance. The bit rates are selectable at the following rates: 20Kbps, 30Kbps, 40Kbps, 50Kbps, 64Kbps, 128Kbps, 256Kbps, 512Kbps, 768Kbps, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 3Mbps, 4Mbps, 6Mbps, 8Mbps, 10Mbps, 12Mbps, 14Mbps, and 16Mbps�...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 14 for details�...
  • Page 62 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 63 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 64 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 65 VIVOTEK PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet) Select this option to configure your Network Camera to make it accessible from anywhere as long as there is an Internet connection� Note that to utilize this feature, it requires an account provided by your ISP�...
  • Page 66 VIVOTEK Enable IPv6 Select this option and click Save to enable IPv6 settings� Please note that this only works if your network environment and hardware equipment support IPv6� The ® browser should be Microsoft Internet Explorer 6�5, Mozilla Firefox 3�0 or above�...
  • Page 67 VIVOTEK Please follow the steps below to link to an IPv6 address: 1� Open your web browser� 2� Enter the link-global or link-local IPv6 address in the address bar of your web browser� 3. The format should be: http://[2001:0c08:2500:0002:0202:d1ff:fe04:65f4]/ IPv6 address 4�...
  • Page 68 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 69 To stop talking, click again� FTP port: The FTP server allows the user to save recorded video clips. You can utilize VIVOTEK's Installation Wizard 2 to upgrade the firmware via FTP server. By default, the FTP port is set to 21.

  • Page 70: Network > Streaming Protocols

    VIVOTEK Network > Streaming protocols Advanced Mode HTTP streaming To utilize HTTP authentication, make sure that your have set a password for the Network Camera first; please refer to Security > User account on page 80 for details� Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides two types of security settings for an HTTP transaction: basic and digest.
  • Page 71 VIVOTEK URL command -- http://<ip address>:<http port>/<access name for stream 1 ~ 4> For example, when the Access name for stream 2 is set to video2�mjpg: 1� Launch Mozilla Firefox� 2� Enter the above URL command in the address bar� Press Enter�...
  • Page 72 VIVOTEK Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides three types of security settings for streaming via RTSP protocol: disable, basic, and digest. basic authentication is selected, the password is sent in plain text format, but there can be potential risks of it being intercepted�...
  • Page 73 VIVOTEK Multicast settings for stream 1 ~ 3: Click the items to display the detailed configuration information. Select the Always multicast option to enable multicast for stream 1 ~ 3. Unicast video transmission delivers a stream through point-to-point transmission; multicast, on the other hand, sends a stream to the multicast group address and allows multiple clients to acquire the stream at the same time by requesting a copy from the multicast group address�...
  • Page 74 IP address, to have a fixed host and domain name. Express link Express Link is a free service provided by VIVOTEK server, which allows users to register a domain name for a network device� One URL can only be mapped to one MAC address of a network camera�...
  • Page 75 DDNS: Dynamic domain name service Enable DDNS: Select this option to enable the DDNS setting. Provider: Select a DDNS provider from the provider drop-down list. VIVOTEK offers Safe100.net, a free dynamic domain name service, to VIVOTEK customers� It is recommended that you register Safe100.net to access VIVOTEK’s Network Cameras from the...
  • Page 76 4� Select Enable DDNS and click Save to enable the setting� ■ CustomSafe100 VIVOTEK offers documents to establish a CustomSafe100 DDNS server for distributors and system integrators� You can use CustomSafe100 to register a dynamic domain name if your distributor or system integrators offer such services�...
  • Page 77 VIVOTEK Network > QoS (Quality of Service) Advanced Mode Quality of Service refers to a resource reservation control mechanism, which guarantees a certain quality to different services on the network� Quality of service guarantees are important if the network capacity is insufficient, especially for real-time streaming multimedia applications.
  • Page 78 VIVOTEK QoS/DSCP (the DiffServ model) DSCP-ECN defines QoS at Layer 3 (Network Layer)� The Differentiated Services (DiffServ) model is based on packet marking and router queuing disciplines. The marking is done by adding a field to the IP header, called the DSCP (Differentiated Services Codepoint)� This is a 6-bit field that provides 64 different class IDs�...

  • Page 79: Network > Snmp (Simple Network Management Protocol)

    VIVOTEK Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Advanced Mode This section explains how to use the SNMP on the network camera� The Simple Network Management Protocol is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information between network devices� It helps network administrators to remotely manage network devices and find, solve network problems with ease.

  • Page 80: Security > User 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 81: Security > Https (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Over Ssl)

    VIVOTEK Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) Advanced Mode This section explains how to enable authentication and encrypted communication over SSL (Secure Socket Layer)� It helps protect streaming data transmission over the Internet on higher security level�...
  • Page 82 VIVOTEK 5� Click Save to preserve your configuration, and your current session with the camera will change to the encrypted connection� 6� If your web session does not automatically change to an encrypted HTTPS session, click Home to return to the main page� Change the URL address from “http://” to “https://“ in the address bar and press Enter on your keyboard�...
  • Page 83 VIVOTEK Create certificate request and install 1� Select the option from the Method pull-down menu� 2� Click Create certificate to proceed� 3� The following information will show up in a pop-up window after clicking Create� Then click Save to generate the certificate request.
  • Page 84 VIVOTEK 5. Look for a trusted certificate authority, such as Symantec’s VeriSign Authentication Services, that issues digital certificates. Sign in and purchase the SSL certification service. Copy the certificate request from your request prompt and paste it in the CA’s signing request window� Proceed with the rest of the process as CA’s instructions on their webpage�...
  • Page 85 VIVOTEK 7. Open a new edit, paste the certificate contents, and press ENTER at the end of the contents to add an empty line� 8. Convert file format from DOS to UNIX. Open File menu > Conversions > DOS to Unix�...
  • Page 86 VIVOTEK 9. Save the edit using the “.crt” extension, using a file name like “CAcert.crt.” 10. Return to the original firmware session, use the Browse button to locate the crt certificate file, and click Upload to enable the certification. 86 - User's Manual...
  • Page 87 VIVOTEK Note that 11� When the certifice file is successfully loaded, its status will be stated as Active� a certificate must have been created and installed before you can click on the “Save" button for the configuration to take effect.

  • Page 88: Security > Access List

    VIVOTEK Security > Access List Advanced Mode This section explains how to control access permission by verifying the client PC’s IP address� General Settings Maximum number of concurrent streaming connection(s) limited to: Simultaneous live viewing for 1~10 clients (including stream 1 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 89 VIVOTEK ■ Refresh: Click this button to refresh all current connections. ■ Add to deny list: You can select entries from the Connection Status list and add them to the Deny List to deny access� Please note that those checked connections will only be disconnected temporarily and will automatically try to re-link again (IE Explore or Quick Time Player)�...
  • Page 90 VIVOTEK There are three types of rules: Single: This rule allows the user to add an IP address to the Allowed/Denied list. For example: 192.168.2.1 Network: This rule allows the user to assign a network address and corresponding subnet mask to the Allow/Deny List�...
  • Page 91 Authentication server (usually a RADIUS server): Checks the client certificate and decides whether to accept the end user’s access request� ■ VIVOTEK Network Cameras support two types of EAP methods to perform authentication: EAP- PEAP and EAP-TLS� Please follow the steps below to enable 802.1x settings: 1�...
  • Page 92 VIVOTEK 3� When all settings are complete, move the Network Camera to the protected LAN by connecting it to an 802�1x enabled switch� The devices will then start the authentication automatically� NOTE: ► The authentication process for 802.1x: 1� The Certificate Authority (CA) provides the required signed certificates to the Network Camera (the supplicant) and the RADIUS Server (the authentication server)�...

  • Page 93: Ptz > Ptz Settings

    VIVOTEK PTZ > PTZ settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to control the Network Camera’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation� There are two ways to enable the 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 94 VIVOTEK Home page in E-PTZ Mode x3.1 x1.2 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� ■ If you have set up different e-preset positions for different streams, you can select one of the video streams to display its separate e-preset positions�...
  • Page 95 VIVOTEK Patrol settings You can select some preset positions for the Network Camera to patrol� Please follow the steps below to set up a patrol schedule: 1� Select the preset locations on the list, and click � 2� The selected preset locations will be displayed on the Patrol locations list�...
  • Page 96 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 97: Ptz

    Then you can configure the PTZ driver and RS485 port with the following settings� VIVOTEK provides the following PTZ drivers: DynaDome/SmartDOME, Lilin PH-7x00, Pelco D, Pelco P, and Samsung scc643 protocol� If your PTZ scanner does not support any of the drivers above, please select Custom camera (scanner)�...
  • Page 98 VIVOTEK Transparent HTTP Tunnel: If you want to use your own RS-485 device, you can use UART commands to build a Transparent HTTP Tunnel� The UART commands will be sent through HTTP tunnel established between the RS-485 device and the camera� For detailed application notes, http://download.vivotek.com/downloadfile/support/...
  • Page 99 VIVOTEK Home page in Mechanical PTZ Mode The Preset Positions will also be displayed on the home page� Select one from the drop-down list, and the Network Camera will move to the selected preset position� User's Manual - 99...
  • Page 100 VIVOTEK Custom Command If Custom Camera (scanner) is selected as the PTZ driver, you will need to configure command buttons to control the PTZ scanner� Click Custom Command to open the Custom Command page to set the commands in the Control Settings session� Please refer to your PTZ scanner's documentation to enter the commands in the following fields.

  • Page 101: Event > Event Settings

    VIVOTEK Event > Event settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to responds to particular situations (event)� A typical application is that when a motion is detected, the Network Camera sends buffered images to an FTP server or e-mail address as notifications� Click on Help, there is an illustration shown in the pop-up window explaining that an event can be triggered by many sources, such as motion detection or external digital input devices�...
  • Page 102 VIVOTEK ■ Event name: Enter a name for the event setting. ■ Enable this event: Select this option to enable the event setting. ■ Priority: Select the relative importance of this event (High, Normal, or Low). Events with a higher priority setting will be executed first.
  • Page 103 VIVOTEK ■ Camera tampering detection This option allows the Network Camera to trigger when the camera detects that is is being tampered with� To enable this function, you need to configure the Tampering Detection option first. Please refer to page 117 for detailed information�...
  • Page 104 VIVOTEK Add server To set an event that will be recorded in videos or snapshots, it is necessary to configure the server and media settings so that the Network Camera will know what action to take (such as which server to send Add server the media files to) when a trigger is activated�...
  • Page 105 VIVOTEK To verify if the email settings are correctly configured, click Test� The result will be shown in a pop-up window� If successful, you will also receive an email indicating the result� Click Save server to enable the settings� Note that after you set up the first event server, the new event server will automatically display on the Server list�...
  • Page 106 VIVOTEK ■ Passive mode Most firewalls do not accept new connections initiated from external requests� If the FTP server supports passive mode, select this option to enable passive mode FTP and allow data transmission to pass through the firewall. The firmware default has the Passive mode checkbox selected.
  • Page 107 VIVOTEK Network storage: Select to send the media files to a network storage location when a trigger is activated� Please refer to NAS server on page 121 for details� 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 108 VIVOTEK Click 20130620 to open the directory: The format is: HH (24r) Click to open the file list for that hour 2013/06/20 2013/06/20 Click to go back to the previous Click to delete level of the directory selected items Click to delete all...
  • Page 109 VIVOTEK Add media Add media Click to open the media setting window� You can specify the type of media that will be sent when a trigger is activated. A total of 5 media settings can be configured. There are three choices of media types available: Snapshot, Video Clip, and System log.
  • Page 110 VIVOTEK ■ Add date and time suffix to the file name Select this option to add a date/time suffix to the file name. For example: Snapshot_20101213_100341 File name prefix Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS Click Save media to enable the settings�...
  • Page 111 VIVOTEK ■ Maximum file size Specify the maximum file size allowed. ■ File name prefix Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the file name. For example: Video_20130613_100341 File name prefix Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS Click Save media to enable the settings�...
  • Page 112 VIVOTEK In the Event settings column, the Servers and Medias you configured will be listed; please make sure the Event -> Status is indicated as ON, in order to enable the event triggering action� When completed, click Save event to enable the settings and click Close to exit Event Settings page�...
  • Page 113 Please note that there is a limited number of customized scripts you can upload; if the current amount of customized scripts has reached the limit, an alert message will prompt� If you need more information, please contact VIVOTEK technical support� Click to upload a file...

  • Page 114: Applications > Motion Detection

    VIVOTEK Applications > Motion detection This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to enable motion detection. A total of three motion detection windows can be configured. 2010/12/10 17:08:56 2013/6/20 14:39:12 Motion Detection Setting 1: For normal situations Motion Detection Setting 2:...
  • Page 115 VIVOTEK A green bar indicates that even though motions have been detected, the event has not been triggered because the image variations still fall under the 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 116 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 117: 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 triggering condition� Normal status: Select High or Low to define the "Normal status" for the digital input. The Network Camera will report the current status below�...

  • Page 118: Recording > Recording Settings

    VIVOTEK Recording > Recording settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the recording settings for the Network Camera. Recording Settings Insert your SD card and click here to test NOTE: NOTE ► Please remember to format your SD card when using it for the first time. Please refer to page 123 for detailed information�...
  • Page 119 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 120 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 121 VIVOTEK If successful, you will receive a test.txt file on the network storage server. NOTE: To edit or remove an existing NAS setting, you have to turn OFF all related event or recording configuration. 3� Enter a server name� 4� Click Save to complete the settings and click Close to exit the page�...
  • Page 122 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 123: Local Storage > Sd Card Management

    VIVOTEK Local storage > SD card management Advanced Mode This section explains how to manage the local storage on the Network Camera� Here you can view SD card status, and implement SD card control� SD card staus This column shows the status and reserved space of your SD card� Please remember to format the SD card when using for the first time.

  • Page 124: Local Storage > Content Management

    VIVOTEK Local storage > Content management Advanced Mode This section explains how to manage the content of recorded videos on the Network Camera� Here you can search and view the records and view the searched results� Searching and Viewing the Records This column allows the user to set up search criteria for recorded data�...

  • Page 125: Search Results

    VIVOTEK Search Results The following is an example of search results. There are four columns: Trigger time, Media type, Trigger type, and Locked� Click to sort the search results in either direction� Enter a key word to filter the Numbers of entries displayed...
  • Page 126 VIVOTEK ■ Lock/Unlock: Select the desired search results, then click this button. The selected items will become Locked, which will not be deleted during cyclic recording� You can click again to unlock the selections� For example: Click to switch pages ■...

  • Page 127: Appendix

    VIVOTEK Appendix URL Commands for the Network Camera 1. Overview For some customers who already have their own web site or web control application, the Network Camera/Video Server can be easily integrated through URL syntax� This section specifies the external HTTP-based application programming interface�...
  • Page 128 VIVOTEK 3. General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters CGI parameters are written in lower-case and as one word without any underscores or other separators. When the CGI request includes internal camera parameters, these parameters must be written exactly as they are named in the camera or video server.
  • Page 129 VIVOTEK 5. Get Server Parameter Values Note: The access right depends on the URL directory. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/anonymous/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>] [&<parameter>…] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>] [&<parameter>…] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/operator/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>] [&<parameter>…] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>] [&<parameter>…] Where the <parameter> should be <group>[_<name>] or <group>[.<name>]. If you do not specify any parameters, all the parameters on the server will be returned.

  • Page 130: Set Server Parameter Values

    (Note: The return page can be a general HTML file (.htm, .html) or a VIVOTEK server script executable (.vspx) file. It cannot be a CGI command or have any extra parameters. This parameter must be 130 - User's Manual...

  • Page 131: Available Parameters On The Server

    VIVOTEK placed at the end of the parameter list Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/html\r\n Context-Length: <length>\r\n \r\n <parameter pair> where <parameter pair> is <parameter>=<value>\r\n [<parameter pair>] Only the parameters that you set and are readable will be returned. Example: Set the IP address of server to 192.168.0.123: Request: http://myserver/cgi-bin/admin/setparam.cgi?network_ipaddress=192.168.0.123...
  • Page 132 VIVOTEK mac address A string limited to contain a MAC address without hyphens or colons. boolean A boolean value of 1 or 0 represents [Yes or No], [True or False], [Enable or Disable]. <value1>, Enumeration. Only given values are valid.
  • Page 133 VIVOTEK time <hh:mm:s <current Current time of the system. Set to s>, time> ‘keep’ to keep time unchanged. Set to keep, ‘auto’ to use NTP to synchronize time. auto datetime <MMDDhh <blank> Another current time format of the mmYYYY.ss system.
  • Page 134 VIVOTEK -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 80: GMT 02:00 Athens, Helsinki, Istanbul, Riga 81: GMT 02:00 Cairo...
  • Page 135 VIVOTEK 400: GMT 10:00 Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Guam, Vladivostok 440: GMT 11:00 Magadan, Solomon Is., New Caledonia 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.
  • Page 136 Subgroup of system: info (The fields in this group are unchangeable.) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) modelname string[40] IP8173H 0/99 Internal model name of the server (eg. IP7139) extendedmodelname string[40] IP8173H 0/99 ODM specific model name of server (eg. DCS-5610). If it is not an ODM model, this field will be equal to “modelname”...
  • Page 137 VIVOTEK address> firmwareversion string[40] <product 0/99 Firmware version, including model, dependent company, and version number in the > format: <MODEL-BRAND-VERSION> language_count <integer> 0/99 Number of webpage languages available on the server. language_i<0~(count-1)> string[16] <product 0/99 Available language lists. dependent >...
  • Page 138 VIVOTEK 7.3 digital input behavior define Group: di_i<0~(ndi-1)> (capability.ndi > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) normalstate high, high Indicates open circuit or closed circuit (inactive status) 7.4 digital output behavior define Group: do_i<0~(ndo-1)> (capability.ndo > 0) NAME VALUE...
  • Page 139 VIVOTEK 7.6 network Group: network NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) preproces <positive <blank> An 32-bit integer, each bit can be set separately as integer> follows: Bit 0 => HTTP service; Bit 1=> HTTPS service; Bit 2=> FTP service; Bit 3 => Two way audio and RTSP Streaming service;...
  • Page 140 VIVOTEK dns1 <ip <blank> Primary DNS server. address> dns2 <ip <blank> Secondary DNS server. address> wins1 <ip <blank> Primary WINS server. address> wins2 <ip <blank> Secondary WINS server. address> 7.6.1 802.1x Subgroup of network: ieee8021x (capability.protocol.ieee8021x > 0) NAME VALUE...
  • Page 141 VIVOTEK 7.6.2 QOS Subgroup of network: qos_cos (capability.protocol.qos.cos > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable/disable CoS (IEEE 802.1p) vlanid 1~4095 VLAN ID video Video channel for CoS audio Audio channel for CoS (capability.naudio > 0) eventalarm...
  • Page 142 VIVOTEK 7.6.4 FTP Subgroup of network: ftp NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 21, 1025~65535 Local ftp server port. 7.6.5 HTTP Subgroup of network: http NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 80, 1025 ~ HTTP port. 65535 alternateport...
  • Page 143 VIVOTEK 7.6.6 HTTPS port Subgroup of network: https_port (capability.protocol.https > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 443, 1025 ~ HTTPS port. 65535 7.6.7 RTSP Subgroup of network: rtsp (capability.protocol.rtsp > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 554, 1025 ~ RTSP port.
  • Page 144 VIVOTEK 7.6.7.1 RTSP multicast Subgroup of network_rtsp_s<0~(n-1)>: multicast, n is stream count (capability.protocol.rtp.multicast > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) alwaysmulticast <boolean> Enable always multicast. ipaddress <ip address> For n=0, Multicast IP address. 239.128.1.99 For n=1, 239.128.1.100, and so on.
  • Page 145 VIVOTEK 7.6.10 PPPoE Subgroup of network: pppoe (capability.protocol.pppoe > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) user string[128] <blank> PPPoE account user name. pass password[64] <blank> PPPoE account password. 7.7 IP Filter Group: ipfilter NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean>...
  • Page 146 VIVOTEK 7.8 Video input Group: videoin NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) cmosfreq 50, 60 CMOS frequency. (capability.videoin.type=2) whitebalance auto, auto2, auto “auto” indicates auto white balance. manual, “auto2” indicates auto white balance manual2, rbgain 2 which is designed for non-bundle lens models.
  • Page 147 VIVOTEK Bit 1 => Built-in or external camera; 0 (external), 1(built-in) Bit 2 => Support pan operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 3 => Support tilt operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 4 => Support zoom operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 5 => Support focus operation;...
  • Page 148 VIVOTEK and gbain. rgain 0~100 Manual set rgain value of gain control setting. bgain 0~100 Manual set bgain value of gain control setting. exposurelevel 0~12 Exposure level autoiris set 1 to enable auto iris, set 0 to disable auto iris.
  • Page 149 VIVOTEK exposuremode auto,fixed auto Exposure mode minexposure 1~32000 32000 Minimum exposure time. maxexposure 1~32000 Maximum exposure time. enablepreview <boolean> Usage for UI of exposure settings. Preview settings of video profile. crop_position <coordinate> 1/99 Crop left-top corner coordinate. (x,y) crop_size <window size>...
  • Page 150 VIVOTEK (s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_quant = s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_qperce 1~100 Manual video quality level input. (s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_quant = 100) s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_bitrate 1000~400000 6000000 Set bit rate in bps when choosing cbr in “ratecontrolmode”. s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_maxvb 1000~"capabili 40000000 The maximum allowed bit rate rbitrate ty_videoin_c< in fixed quality mode.
  • Page 151 VIVOTEK input setting. 1 = worst quality, 5 = best quality. 100 is percentage mode. s<0~(m-1)>_h264_qvalue 0~51 Manual video quality level input. (s<0~(m-1)>_h264_quant = s<0~(m-1)>_h264_qpercen 1~100 Manual video quality level input. (s<0~(m-1)>_h264_quant = 100) s<0~(m-1)>_h264_bitrate 1000~400000 6000000 Set bit rate in bps when choosing cbr in “ratecontrolmode”.
  • Page 152 VIVOTEK first. “imagequality” indicates image quality first. s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_quant 1~5, Quality of JPEG video. 99, 100 99 is the customized manual input setting. 1 = worst quality, 5 = best quality. 100 is percentage mode. s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_qvalue 2~97 Manual video quality level input.
  • Page 153 VIVOTEK 2: high flickerless Turn on(1) or turn off(0) the flickerless mode 7.8.1.1 Alternative video input profiles per channel In addition to the primary setting of video input, there can be alternative profile video input setting for each channel which might be for different scene of light (daytime or nighttime).
  • Page 154 VIVOTEK value. “manual2” indicates keep current value for auto2. “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. irismode fixed, indoor, outdoor Video Iris for DC Iris.
  • Page 155 VIVOTEK 7.9 Video input preview The temporary settings for video preview Group: videoinpreview NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) exposuremode auto,fixed auto Exposure Mode minexposure 1~32000 32000 Minimum exposure time. maxexposure 1~32000 Maximum exposure time. exposurelevel 0~12 Exposure level enableblc <boolean>...
  • Page 156 VIVOTEK 7.10 IR cut control Group: ircutcontrol (capability.nvideoinprofile > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) mode auto, auto Set IR cut control mode day, night, schedule daymodebegintime 00:00~23:59 07:00 Day mode begin time daymodeendtime 00:00~23:59 18:00 Day mod end time enableextled <boolean>...
  • Page 157 VIVOTEK sharpness=100 gammacurve 0~100 Gamma curve. lowlightmode <boolean> Enable/disable low light mode. profile_i0_enable <boolean> Enable/disable this profile setting profile_i0_policy day, night The mode which the profile is night, applied to. schedule profile_i0_begintime hh:mm 18:00 Begin time of schedule mode. profile_i0_endtime...
  • Page 158 VIVOTEK 7.12 Image setting for preview Group: imagepreview_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) brightness -5~5 Adjust brightness of image according to mode settings. saturation -5~5,100 Adjust saturation of image according to mode settings. 100 for saturation percentage mode.
  • Page 159 VIVOTEK 7.13 Audio input per channel Group: audioin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products (capability.audioin>0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) source micin, linein micin => use built-in microphone linein, input. linein => use external microphone input. mute 0, 1 Disable audio mute.
  • Page 160 VIVOTEK 7.14 Motion detection settings Group: motion_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable motion detection. win_i<0~2>_enable <boolean> Enable motion window 1~3. win_i<0~2>_name string[40] <blank> Name of motion window 1~3. win_i<0~2>_left 0 ~ 320 Left coordinate of window position.
  • Page 161 VIVOTEK detection window. i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_height 0 ~ 240 Height of motion detection window. i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_objsize 0 ~ 100 Percent of motion detection window. i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_sensitivity 0 ~ 100 Sensitivity of motion detection window. 7.15 Tempering detection settings Group: tampering_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product (capability.tampering >...
  • Page 162 VIVOTEK <provider>_se string[128] <blank> The server name for safe100. rvername (This field only exists if the provider is customsafe100) 7.17 Express link Group: expresslink PARAMETER VALUE Default SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable <boolean> Enable or disable express link. state onlycheck, NULL...

  • Page 163: System Log

    VIVOTEK 7.20 System log Group: syslog NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enableremotelog <boolean> Enable remote log. serverip <IP address> <blank> Log server IP address. serverport 514, Server port used for log. 1025~65535 level Levels used to distinguish the importance of the information:...
  • Page 164 VIVOTEK NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) baudrate 110,300,600,120 9600 Set baud rate of COM port. 0,2400,3600,480 0,7200,9600,192 00,38400,57600, 115200 databit 5,6,7,8 Data bits in a character frame. paritybit none, none For error checking. odd, even stopbit 2-1.5 , data bit is 5...
  • Page 165 1 => Default logo logo_link string[64] http://ww Hyperlink of the logo w.vivotek.c logo_powerbyvvtk_hidden <boolean> 0 => display the power by vivotek logo 1 => hide the power by vivotek logo custombutton_manualtrigger_s <boolean> Show or hide manual trigger (VI) button in homepage 0 ->...

  • Page 166: Privacy Mask

    VIVOTEK theme_color_controlbackgroun string[7] #565656 Background color of control area. theme_color_configbackground string[7] #323232 Background color of configuration area. theme_color_videobackground string[7] #565656 Background color of video area. theme_color_case string[7] #323232 Frame color 7.24 Privacy mask Group: privacymask_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product NAME...
  • Page 167 VIVOTEK 0/99 Number of digital inputs. <positive integer> 0/99 Number of virtual inputs (manual <positive trigger) integer> 0/99 Number of digital outputs. <positive integer> naudioin 0/99 Number of audio inputs. <positive integer> naudioout 0/99 Number of audio outputs. <positive integer>...
  • Page 168 VIVOTEK support), 1(support) Bit 3 => Support tilt operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 4 => Support zoom operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 5 => Support focus operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 6 => Support iris operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 7 => External or built-in PT;...
  • Page 169 VIVOTEK backchannel backchannel multicast. protocol_rtp_tcp <boolean> 0/99 Indicate whether to support RTP over TCP. protocol_rtp_http <boolean> 0/99 Indicate whether to support RTP over HTTP. protocol_spush_mjpeg <boolean> 0/99 Indicate whether to support server push MJPEG. protocol_snmp <boolean> 0/99 Indicate whether to support SNMP.
  • Page 170 VIVOTEK frame rate separated commas> videoin_mpeg4_maxframerate <a list of 0/99 Available maximum codec frame list. available For example: maximum 0 means codec frame In 2560x1920 and 2048x1536, rate Not support Mpeg4. separated commas> videoin_mjpeg_maxframerate <a list of 0/99 Available maximum codec frame list.
  • Page 171 VIVOTEK (It will be replaced by audio_mic and audio_extmic.) audio_lineout <boolean> 0/99 Indicate whether to support line output. audio_headphoneout <boolean> 0/99 Indicate whether to support headphone output. audioin_codec aac4, gamr, aac4, gamr, 0/99 Available codec list for audio input. g711 g711 <product...
  • Page 172 VIVOTEK Bit 0 => stream 1 supports ePTZ or not. Bit 1 => stream 2 supports ePTZ or not. The rest may be deduced by analogy nanystream 0, <positive 0/99 number of any media stream per integer> channel <boolean> 0/99...
  • Page 173 VIVOTEK resolution A list of 176x144, 0/99 Resolution options in current video mode. <WxH> 320x240, These options are the possible options for 640x480, "videoin_c<n>_s<m>_resolution". 800x600, The last one is the maximum resolution in 1280x960, current mode. 1600x1200, 2048x1536 maxframerate A list of...
  • Page 174 VIVOTEK h264_ maxframerate A list of 0/99 Maximum fps that the device can encoded <Positive with H.264 on resolutions in current video Integer> and mode. "-" "-" means not support. h264_maxbitrate <Positive 40000000 0/99 Maximum bitrates of H.264. Integer> The unit is bps.
  • Page 175 VIVOTEK resolution A list of <mode 0/99 Resolution options in this video mode. <WxH> dependent> The last one is the maximum resolution in this video mode. maxframerate A list of <mode 0/99 Indicate how many frame rate image sensor <Positive dependent>...

  • Page 176: Event Setting

    VIVOTEK 7.29 Event setting Group: event_i<0~2> PARAMETER VALUE Default SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) name string[40] <blank> Identification of this entry. enable 0, 1 Enable or disable this event. priority 0, 1, 2 Indicate the priority of this event: “0” = low priority “1”...
  • Page 177 VIVOTEK mdwin <integer> Indicate the source window id of motion detection. This field is required when trigger condition is “md”. One bit represents one window. The LSB indicates the 1 window. For example, to detect the 1 and 3 windows, set mdwin as 5.
  • Page 178 VIVOTEK action_do_i<0~(ndo-1) 0, 1 Enable or disable trigger digital output. >_enable action_do_i<0~(ndo-1) 1~999 Duration of the digital output trigger in >_duration seconds. action_goto_enable <Boolean> Enable/disable ptz goto preset position on event triggered. action_goto_name string[40] <blank> Specify the preset name that ptz goto on event triggered.
  • Page 179 VIVOTEK ftp_address string[128] NULL FTP server address. ftp_username string[64] NULL Username to log in to the server. ftp_passwd string[64] NULL Password of the user. ftp_port 0~65535 Port to connect to the server. ftp_location string[128] NULL Location to upload or store the media.
  • Page 180 VIVOTEK snapshot_prefix string[16] Snapshot1_ Indicate the prefix of the filename. media_i0=> Snapshot1_ media_i1=> Snapshot2_ media_i2=> Snapshot3_ media_i3=> Snapshot4_ media_i4=> Snapshot5_ snapshot_datesuffix 0, 1 Add date and time suffix to filename: 1 = Add date and time suffix. 0 = Do not add.
  • Page 181 VIVOTEK priority 0, 1, 2 Indicate the priority of this recording: “0” indicates low priority. “1” indicates normal priority. “2” indicates high priority. source Indicate the source of media stream. 0 means the first stream. 1 means the second stream and so on.
  • Page 182 VIVOTEK endtime hh:mm 24:00 End time of the weekly schedule. (00:00~24:00 indicates schedule always prefix string[16] <blank> Indicate the prefix of the filename. cyclesize 200~ 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.
  • Page 183 State or province name in the certificate information. localityname string[128] Asia The locality name in the certificate information. organizationname string[64] VIVOTEK Inc. Organization name in the certificate information. unit string[32] VIVOTEK Inc. Organizational unit name in the certificate information. commonname string[64] www.vivotek.

  • Page 184: Region Of Interest

    VIVOTEK 7.34 Storage management setting Currently it’s for local storage (SD, CF card) Group: disk_i<0~(n-1)> n is the total number of storage devices. (capability.storage.dbenabled > 0) PARAMETER VALUE Default SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) cyclic_enabled <boolean> Enable cyclic storage method. autocleanup_enabled <boolean>...
  • Page 185 VIVOTEK panspeed -5 ~ 5 Pan speed (It should be set by eCamCtrl.cgi rather than by setparam.cgi.) zoomspeed -5 ~ 5 Zoom speed (It should be set by eCamCtrl.cgi rather than by setparam.cgi.) autospeed 1 ~ 5 Auto pan/patrol speed (It should be set by eCamCtrl.cgi rather...
  • Page 186 VIVOTEK 7.37 Exposure window setting per channel Group: exposurewin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products capability_ videoin_supportexpwin = NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) mode auto, custom, blc auto The mode indicates how to decide the exposure. auto: Use full view as the only one exposure window.

  • Page 187: Capture Single Snapshot

    VIVOTEK 8. Useful Functions Query Status of the Digital Input (capability.ndi > 0) Note: This request requires Viewer privileges Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/dido/getdi.cgi?[di0][&di1][&di2][&di3] If no parameter is specified, all of the digital input statuses will be returned. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: <length>\r\n...

  • Page 188: Account Management

    VIVOTEK 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. resolution <available The resolution of the image.

  • Page 189: System Logs

    VIVOTEK edit Modify the account password and privilege. When using this method, the “username” field is necessary, and other fields are optional. If not specified, it will keep the original settings. username <name> The name of the user to add, delete, or edit.
  • Page 190 VIVOTEK 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. ePTZ Camera Control (capability.eptz > 0) Note: This request requires camctrl privileges.
  • Page 191 VIVOTEK right Move right. auto Auto pan. patrol Auto patrol. stop Stop auto pan/patrol. zoom wide Zoom larger view with current speed. tele Zoom further with current speed. zooming wide or tele Zoom without stopping for larger view or further view with zs speed, used for joystick control.
  • Page 192 VIVOTEK ePTZ Recall (capability.eptz > 0) Note: This request requires camctrl privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/camctrl/eRecall.cgi?channel=<value>&stream=<value>& recall=<value>[&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION channel <0~(n-1)> Channel of the video source. stream <0~(m-1)> Stream. recall Text string less than 40 One of the present positions to recall.
  • Page 193 VIVOTEK the current path. IP Filtering Note: This request requires Administrator access privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: <product dependent> http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?type[=<value>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?method=add<v4/v6>&ip=<ipaddress>[&index=<value>][&ret urn=<return page>] http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?method=del<v4/v6>&index=<value>[&return=<return page>] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION type NULL Get IP filter type allow, deny Set IP filter type method addv4 Add IPv4 address into access list.
  • Page 194 VIVOTEK Event/Control HTTP Tunnel Channel (capability. evctrlchannel > Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: GET and POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ctrlevent.cgi ------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET /cgi-bin/admin/ctrlevent.cgi x-sessioncookie: string[22] accept: application/x-vvtk-tunnelled pragma: no-cache cache-control: no-cache ------------------------------------------------------------------------- POST /cgi-bin/admin/ ctrlevent.cgi x-sessioncookie: string[22] content-type: application/x-vvtk-tunnelled pragma : no-cache...
  • Page 195 VIVOTEK 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 196 VIVOTEK Storage managements (capability.storage.dbenabled > 0) Note: This request requires administrator privileges. Method: GET and POST Syntax: http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/lsctrl.cgi?cmd=<cmd_type>[&<parameter>=<value>…] The commands usage and their input arguments are as follows. PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION cmd_type <string> Required. Command to be executed, including search, insert, delete, update, and queryStatus.
  • Page 197 VIVOTEK Indicate if the file is locked or not. 0: file is not locked. 1: file is locked. A locked file would not be removed from UI or cyclic storage. triggerTime <text> Optional. Indicate the event trigger time. (not the file created time) Format is “YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS”...
  • Page 198 VIVOTEK label <integer primary key> Required. Identify the designated record. Ex. label=1 isLocked <boolean> Required. Indicate if the file is locked or not. Ex. Update records whose key numbers are 1 and 5 to be locked status. http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/lsctrl.cgi?cmd=update&isLocked=1&label=1&label=5 Ex. Update records whose key numbers are 2 and 3 to be unlocked status.
  • Page 199 VIVOTEK state after duration. cannot accept new requests. return <return page> Redirect to the page <return page> after the request is completely assigned. The <return page> can be a full URL path or relative path according the current path. If you omit this parameter, it will redirect to an empty page.
  • Page 200 VIVOTEK atecontrolmode=<value>&h264_quant=<value>&h264_qvalue=<value>&h264_bitrate=<value>&h264_maxfr ame=<value>] <product dependent> PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION codectype mjpeg, mpeg4, h264 Set codec type for Anystream. resolution capability_videoin_resolution Video resolution in pixels. mjpeg_quant 1~5, Quality of JPEG video. 99 is the customized manual input setting. 1 = worst quality, 5 = best quality.
  • Page 201 VIVOTEK h264_bitrate 1000~40000000 Set bit rate in bps when choosing cbr in “h264_ratecontrolmode”. h264_maxframe 1~30 Set maximum frame rate in fps. 3M : 1~20fps 1080P : 1~30fps User's Manual - 201...

  • Page 202: Technical Specifications

    PoE Kits POE-IJ-1748NDN PoE injector, 802.3af compliant 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. |T: +886-2-82455282| F: +886-2-82455532| E: sales@vivotek.com VIVOTEK USA, INC.

  • Page 203: 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 204: 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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