Vivotek CC8130 User Manual
Compact Cube
CC8130
Network Camera
User’s Manual
Rev. 1.0
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Table of Contents
Revision History ......................................................................................................................................3
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................4
Read Before Use ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Package Contents ................................................................................................................................... 5
Symbols and Statements in this Document ............................................................................................. 5
Physical Description ............................................................................................................................. 6
Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................... 9
Network Deployment .................................................................................................................................. 11
Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet ................................................................................. 11
Software Installation .............................................................................................................................. 13
Ready to Use ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Accessing the Network Camera .................................................................................................................15
Using Web Browsers .............................................................................................................................15
Using RTSP Players ..............................................................................................................................18
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ............................................................................................... 19
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software .................................................................................................... 20
Main Page ..................................................................................................................................................21
Client Settings ............................................................................................................................................25
H.264 Media Options ................................................................................................................................. 25
H.264 Protocol Options .............................................................................................................................25
MP4 Saving Options .................................................................................................................................. 26
Local Streaming Buffer Time ..................................................................................................................... 26
Conguration ..............................................................................................................................................27
System > General settings ....................................................................................................................28
System > Homepage layout .................................................................................................................30
System > Logs ......................................................................................................................................33
System > Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 34
System > Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 35
Media > Image ....................................................................................................................................39
General settings ..................................................................................................................................39
Image settings ...................................................................................................................................... 41
Exposure
Privacy mask .....................................................................................................................................45
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43
Video > Stream settings
Media > Audio........................................................................................................................................ 50
Audio Settings ......................................................................................................................................50
Network > General settings ................................................................................................................... 51
Network > Streaming protocols ...........................................................................................................58
Network > QoS (Quality of Service) ...................................................................................................63
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Network > DDNS ................................................................................................................................................ 65
Manual setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 65
Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) ................................................................................ 68
Security ............................................................................................................................................................... 69
Security > User Account ....................................................................................................................................... 69
Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) .......................................................................70
Security > Access List ........................................................................................................................................ 77
Security > IEEE 802.1x .................................................................................................................................... 80
Event .................................................................................................................................................................. 82
Add server ........................................................................................................................................................... 85
Add media ........................................................................................................................................................... 89
Applications > Motion detection............................................................................................................................ 95
Applications > Tampering detection ..................................................................................................................... 98
Recording > Recording settings .......................................................................................................................... 99
Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................. 104
URL Commands for the Network Camera .......................................................................................................... 104
1. Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 104
2. Style Convention ........................................................................................................................................... 104
Technical Specications ..................................................................................................................................... 162
Technology License Notice ................................................................................................................................. 163
MPEG-4 AAC Technology ................................................................................................................................. 163
MPEG-4 Visual Technology ............................................................................................................................... 163
AMR-NB Standard ............................................................................................................................................. 163
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ................................................................................................................. 164
Revision History
Rev. 1.0: Initial release
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Overview
VIVOTEK CC8130 is a compact cube camera especially designed for retail and indoor surveillance. The unique design makes it the best choice for boutique, department or convenience
stores. The ability to view at a wide angle at 180 degrees provides complete video security with
no dead angles. The unique mounting design facilitates easy installation on a wall or desktop,
capturing faces at eye level. A built-in microphone further increases the level of surveillance
while recording sound within a 5 meter radius.
The CC8130 supports the industry-standard H.264 compression technology, drastically reducing
le sizes and conserving valuable network bandwidth. Together with the ST7501 multi-lingual
32-channel recording software, users can set up an easy-to-use IP surveillance system with
ease.
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Read Before Use
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera is not
only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a exible surveillance system. It is
the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for
its intended use.
It is important to rst verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package Contents
listed below. Take note of the warnings in the Quick Installation Guide before the Network Camera is
installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation chapter to avoid damage due to
faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used properly as intended.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who have basic
networking knowledge. It is designed for various applications including video sharing, general security/
surveillance, etc. The Configuration chapter suggests ways to best utilize the 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
■ CC8130 - the Network Camera
■ Screws
■ Quick Installation Guide / Warranty Card
■ Software CD
Symbols and Statements in this Document
INFORMATION: provides important messages or advices that might help prevent inconvenient
or problem situations.
NOTE: Notices provide guidance or advices that are related to the functional integrity of the
machine.
Tips: Tips are useful information that helps enhance or facilitae an installation, function, or
process.
WARNING! or IMPORTANT!: These statements indicate situations that can be dangerous or
hazardous to the machine or you.
Electrical Hazard: This statement appears when high voltage electrical hazards might occur
to an operator.
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Physical Description
Reset button
Lens
Microphone
LED
Camera bracket
RJ-45 release button
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Considerations
Camera View Coverage
Side View
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Vertical:
100º
Installation Concern
Horizontal:
180º
Top View
1.6~1.8m
3m
Recognition
2m
Perception
The camera is designed to capture human activities in a near-hemispheric field of view, at a
place such as a cashier or bank counter. Due to the optical characteristics of wide-angle lens,
image quality decreases as distance from an object increases. It is therefore recommended
to install the camera within 3 meters or closer to the objects of your interest. The focus center
should also be aligned with objects of importance, say, human faces.
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Reset Button
Hardware Reset
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 a reset, press the reset button longer to restore the factory settings and install again.
Reset: Press and release the recessed reset button with a straightened paper clip. Wait for the
Network Camera to reboot.
Restore: Press and hold the recessed reset button for at least several seconds to restore. Note
that all settings will be restored to factory defaults.
NOTE:
To detach a camera, remove the retention
screw from the top and from the bottom, and
insert a straightened paperclip into the release
button to press on the RJ-45 locking tab.
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Hardware Installation
Connecting Ethernet Cable
1. Insert your Ethernet cable through the
opening at the bottom of the camera
bracket.
2. If using a round cable: When the
RJ-45 plug is fully inserted, use the
round-head screw with a washer to
secure its position from the bottom of
the bracket.
If using a flat cable: Pass the cable
through the opening and attach to
camera.
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Round cable
IMPORTANT: NOTE:
Record the MAC address before installing
the camera.
It is recommended to use an Ethernet cable
that comes without the strain relief boot. You
can remove the boot if your cable comes with
one.
Flat cable
Strain relief boot
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Mounting the Network Camera - Wall Mount
1. You can install the camera to a vertical surface by driving screws through the holes shown
below.
2. You may also install the bracket to a 4” x 2” utility box (as outlet or switch socket).
3. Another option is using the 15° tilt bracket so that the camera can be installed to an overlooking position. Attach the bracket to a utility box, and then secure the mount bracket. You
can route the cable through the hole in the middle.
4. Attach a rubber seal pad to the bottom of the mount bracket.
5. Install the camera. Make sure the RJ-45 connector is properly connected.
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Network Deployment
Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet
There are several ways to set up the Network Camera over the Internet. The rst way is to set
up the Network Camera behind a router. The second way is to utilize a static IP. The third way is
using PPPoE.
Internet connection via a router
Before enabling the access to 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.
Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 13 for
details.
IP address : 192.168.0.3
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default router : 192.168.0.1
IP address : 192.168.0.2
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default router : 192.168.0.1
Internet
Cable or DSL Modem
WAN (Wide Area Network )
Router IP address : from ISP
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Router IP address : 192.168.0.1
2. In this case, if the Local Area Network (LAN) IP address of your Network Camera is
192.168.0.3, please forward the following ports for the Network Camera on the router.
■ Secondary HTTP port: 8080
■ RTSP port: 554
■ RTP port for audio: 5558
■ RTCP port for audio: 5559
■ RTP port for video: 5556
■ RTCP port for video: 5557
If you have changed the port numbers on the Network page, please open the ports
accordingly on your router. For information on how to forward ports on the router, please refer
to your router’s documentation.
3. Find out the public IP address of your router provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Use the public IP and the secondary HTTP port to access the Network Camera from the
Internet. Please refer to Network Type on page 51 for details.
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Internet connection with static IP
Choose this connection type if you are required to use a static IP for the Network Camera.
Please refer to LAN conguration on page 51 for details.
Internet connection via PPPoE (Point-to-Point over Ethernet)
Choose this connection type if you are connected to the Internet via a DSL Line. Please refer to
PPPoE on page 71 for details.
Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE)
When using a PoE-enabled switch
The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single
Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enabled
switch via an Ethernet cable.
NOTE:
1. The camera is only to be connected to PoE
networks without routing to outside plants.
2. For PoE connection, use only UL listed I.T.E. with
PoE output.
Power + Data Transmission
PoE Switch
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If your switch/router does not support PoE, use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect
between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch.
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Software Installation
Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), free-bundled software included on the product CD, helps you set up
your Network Camera on the LAN.
IW
1. Install IW2 under the Software Utility directory from the software CD.
Double click the IW2 shortcut on your desktop to launch the program.
2. The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment.
After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program.
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3. The program will search for all VIVOTEK network devices on the same LAN.
4. After a brief search, the main installer window will pop up. Double-click on the MAC address
that matches the one printed on the camera label or the S/N number on the package box label
to open a browser management session with the Network Camera.
00-02-D1-08-32-36 192.168.5.109 CC8130
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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.
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Accessing the Network Camera
This chapter explains how to access the Network Camera through web browsers, RTSP players,
3GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software.
Using Web Browsers
IMPORTANT:
Currently the Network Camera utilizes 32-bit ActiveX plugin. You CAN NOT open a
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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\
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SysWOW64. A 32-bit version of IE browser will be installed.
On Windows 7, the 32-bit explorer browser can be accessed from here: C:\Program Files
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(x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access to the Network Cameras on the LAN.
If your network environment is not a LAN, follow these steps to access the Netwotk Camera:
1. Launch your web browser (e.g., Microsoft
2. Enter the IP address of the Network Camera in the address eld. Press Enter.
3. The live video will be displayed in your web browser.
4. If it is the rst time installing the VIVOTEK network camera, an information bar will prompt as
shown below. Follow the instructions to install the required plug-in on your computer.
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Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox).
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NOTE:
For Mozilla Firefox or Netscape users, your browser will use Quick Time to stream live
video. If you do not have Quick Time on your computer, please download Quick Time from
Apple Inc's website, and then launch your web browser.
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NOTE:
1. By default, your Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access,
it is highly recommended to congure a password for your camera later.
about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 69
For more information
.
2. If you see a dialogue box indicating that your security settings prohibit running ActiveX
Controls®, please enable ActiveX Controls for your browser.
To enable the ActiveX® Controls for your browser:
2-1. Choose Tools > Internet Options >
Security > Custom Level.
2-2. Look for Download signed ActiveX®
controls; select Enable or Prompt. Click OK.
2-3. Refresh your web session, then install the ActiveX
complete installation.
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control. Follow the instructions to
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Using RTSP Players
To view the H.264/MPEG-4 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the
following players that support RTSP streaming.
Quick Time Player
VLC Player
1. Launch the RTSP player.
2. Choose File > Open URL. A URL dialog box will prompt.
3. The address format is rtsp://<ip address>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming access name for
stream1 to stream4>
As most ISPs and players only allow RTSP streaming through port number 554, please set the
RTSP port to 554. For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 59.
For example:
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp
4. The live video will be displayed in your player. For more information on how to congure the
RTSP access name, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 59 for details.
Video 16:38:01 2011/03/25
The RTSP players will show the original oval-shape image. You can access the Regional views
via the ST7501 or VAST software. See page 60 for an example.
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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
11.
To utilize this feature, please check the following settings on your Network Camera:
1. Because most players on 3GPP mobile phones do not support RTSP authentication, make
sure the authentication mode of RTSP streaming is set to “disabled.”
For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 59.
2. As the the bandwidth on 3G networks is limited, you will not be able to use a large video size.
Please set the video and audio streaming parameters as listed below.
For more information, please refer to Stream settings on page 46.
Video Mode MPEG-4
Frame size 176 x 144
Maximum frame rate 5 fps
Intra frame period 1S
Video quality (Constant bit rate) 40kbps
Audio type (GSM-AMR) 12.2kbps
3. As most ISPs and players only allow RTSP streaming through port number 554, please set
the RTSP port to 554. For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 59.
4. Launch the player on the 3GPP-compatible mobile devices (e.g., VLC or Real Player).
5. Type the following URL commands in the URL eld.
The address format is rtsp://<public ip address of your camera>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming
access name for stream 3>.
For example:
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp
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Using VIVOTEK Recording Software
The product software CD also contains recording software, allowing simultaneous monitoring
and video recording for multiple Network Cameras. Please install the recording software; then
launch the program to add the Network Camera to the Channel list. For detailed information
about how to use the recording software, please refer to the user’s manual of the software or
download it from http://www.vivotek.com.
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VIVOTEK logo
Main Page
This chapter explains the screen elements on the main page. It is composed of the following
sections: VIVOTEK INC. Logo, Host Name, Camera Control Area, Conguration Area, and Live
Video Window.
Camera Control
Panel
Resize Buttons
Host name
Configuration
Area
Live View window
VIVOTEK INC. Logo
Click this logo to visit the VIVOTEK website.
Host Name
The host name can be customized to t your needs. For more information, please refer to System > General
Settings on page 28.
Tips:
The onscreen Java control can malfunction under the following situations:
A PC connects to different cameras that are using the same IP address (or the same camera
running different rwmare versions).
Removing your browser cookies will solve this problem.
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Time
Control Panel
Video Stream: This Network Cmera supports dual stream display (stream #1 and #2) simultaneously. You
can select any one of them for live viewing. For more information about multiple streams, please refer to
page 46 for detailed information.
Manual Trigger: Click to enable/disable an event trigger manually. Please configure an event setting
before enabling this function. A total of 3 or 4 event settings can be congured. For more information
about event setting, please refer to page 82. If you want to hide this item on the homepage, please go
to the System > Homepage Layout > General settings > Customized button to deselect the “show
manual trigger button” checkbox.
Conguration Area
Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to
Client Settings on page 25.
Conguration: Click this button to access more of the conguration options provided with the Network
Camera. It is suggested that a password is applied to the Network Camera so that only the administrator
can configure the Network Camera. For more information, please refer to the description for the
Conguration menus on page 27.
Language: Click this button to choose a language for the user interface. Language options are available
in: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano,
日本語
, Português,
簡体中文
, and
繁體中文
. You can
also change a language on the Conguration page; please refer to page 27.
Hide Button
You can click the hide button to hide the control panel or display the control panel.
Resize Buttons
:
Click the Auto button, the video cell will resize automatically to t the monitor.
Click 100% is to display the original homepage size.
Click 50% is to resize the homepage to 50% of its original size.
Click 25% is to resize the homepage to 25% of its original size.
Live Video Window
■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to H.264:
H.264 Protocol and Media Options
Video Title
Title and Time
Video (TPC-AV)
Video 13:59:05 2012/07/04
Video 13:59:05 2012/07/04
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Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Video settings on
page 46.
H.264 Protocol and Media Options: The transmission protocol (TCP or UDP, etc.)and media options for
H.264 video streaming. For further conguration, please refer to Client Settings on page 25.
Time: Display the current time. For further conguration, please refer to Media > Image > Genral settings
on page 39.
Title and Time: The video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For further conguration,
please refer to Media > Image > Genral settings on page 39.
Video and Audio Control Buttons: Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera
conguration, some buttons may not be available.
Snapshot: Click this button to capture and save still images. The captured images will be displayed
in a pop-up window. Right-click the image and choose Save Picture As to save it in JPEG (*.jpg) or BMP
(*.bmp) format.
Digital Zoom: Click and uncheck “Disable digital zoom” to enable the zoom operation. The navigation
screen indicates the part of the image being magnied. To control the zoom level, drag the slider bar. To
move to a different area you want to magnify, drag the navigation screen.
Pause: Pause the transmission of the streaming media. The button becomes the Resume button
after clicking the Pause button.
Stop: Stop the transmission of the streaming media. Click the Resume button to continue
transmission.
Start MP4 Recording: Click this button to record video clips in MP4 file format to your computer.
Press the
Stop MP4 Recording button to end recording. When you exit the web browser, video
recording stops accordingly. To specify the storage destination and le name, please refer to MP4 Saving
Options on page 26 for details.
Volume: When the Mute function is not activated, move the slider bar to adjust the volume on the
local computer.
Mute: Turn off the volume on the local computer. The button becomes the Audio On button after
clicking the Mute button.
Full Screen: Click this button to switch to full screen mode. Press the “Esc” key to switch back to normal
mode.
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■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MJPEG:
Video Title
Title and Time
Video (HTTP-V)
Video 17:08:56 2012/03/10
2012/03/10 17:08:56
Time
Video Control Buttons
Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on
page 39.
Time: Display the current time. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 39.
Title and Time: Video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For more information, please
refer to Media > Image on page 39
.
Video Control Buttons: Depending on the camera model and your current conguration, some buttons
may not be available.
Snapshot: Click this button to capture and save still images. The captured images will be displayed
in a pop-up window. Right-click the image and choose Save Picture As to save it in JPEG (*.jpg) or BMP
(*.bmp) format.
Start MP4 Recording: Click this button to record video clips in MP4 file format to your computer.
Press the
Stop MP4 Recording button to end recording. When you exit the web browser, video
recording stops accordingly. To specify the storage destination and le name, please refer to MP4 Saving
Options on page 26 for details.
Full Screen: Click this button to switch to full screen mode. Press the “Esc” key to switch back to normal
mode.
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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
Select to stream video or audio data or both. This is enabled only when the video mode is set to H.264 or
MPEG-4.
H.264 Protocol Options
Depending on your network environment, there are four options with the transmission protocols with
H.264 streaming:
UDP unicast: This protocol allows for more real-time audio and video streams. However, network
packets may be lost due to network burst trafc and images may be broken. Activate UDP connection
when occasions require time-sensitive responses and the video quality is less important. Note that each
unicast client connecting to the server takes up additional bandwidth and the Network Camera allows up
to ten simultaneous accesses.
UDP multicast: This protocol allows multicast-enabled routers to forward network packets to all clients
requesting streaming media. This helps to reduce the network transmission load of the Network Camera
while serving multiple clients at the same time. Note that to utilize this feature, the Network Camera must
be configured to enable multicast streaming at the same time. For more information, please refer to
RTSP Streaming on page 59.
TCP: This protocol guarantees the complete delivery of streaming data and thus provides better video
quality. The downside of this protocol is that its real-time effect is not as good as that of using the UDP
protocol.
HTTP: This protocol allows the same quality as TCP protocol without needing to open specic ports for
streaming under some network environments. Users behind a rewall can utilize this protocol to allow
camera’s streaming data to pass through.
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MP4 Saving Options
Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking the “Start MP4 Recording” button on
the main page. Here, you can specify the storage destination and le name.
Folder: Specify a storage destination for the recorded video les.
File name prex: Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the video le name.
Add date and time sufx to the le name: Select this option to append the date and time to the end of the
le name.
CLIP_20110328-180853
File name prefix
Date and time suffix
The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS
Local Streaming Buffer Time
Due to possible occurrences of unsteady network transmission, live streaming may lag and not be very
smoothly. If you enable this option, the live streaming will be stored on the camera’s buffer for a few
seconds before being played on the client computer’s live view window. This helps produce a smoothlier
live streaming. If you enter a vlue of 3,000 milliseconds, the streaming will delay for 3 seconds.
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Conguration
Click Configuration on the main page to enter the camera setting pages. Note that only
Administrators can access the conguration page.
VIVOTEK provides 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. Some advanced
functions (PTZ/ Event/ Recording/ Local storage) are not displayed in Basic Mode.
If you want to set up advanced functions, please click on [Advanced Mode] at the bottom of the
conguration list to switch to Advanced Mode.
In order to simplify the user interface, detailed information will be hidden unless you click on the
function item. When you click on the rst sub-item, the detailed information for the rst sub-item
will be displayed; when you click on the second sub-item, the detailed information for the second
sub-item will be displayed and that of the rst sub-item will be hidden.
The following is the interface of the Basic Mode and the Advanced Mode:
Basic Mode
Navigation Area
Configuration List
Click to switch to Advanced Mode
Firmware Version
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Advanced Mode
Navigation Area
Configuration List
Click to switch to Basic Mode
Firmware Version
Each function on the conguration 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
functions, please click on [Advanced Mode] at the bottom of the conguration list.
The Navigation Area provides access to all different views from the Home page (for live viewing),
Conguration page, and multi-language selection.
System > General settings
This section explains how to congure the basic settings for the Network Camera, such as the
host name and system time. It is composed of the following two columns: System and System
Time.
System
Host name: Enter a desired name for the Network Camera. The name will be displayed at the top center
of the main page.
Turn off the LED indicator: Click to disable the onboard LEDs if you do not want others to know the
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camera is operating.
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.
Synchronize with computer time: Select this option to synchronize the date and time of the Network
Camera with the local computer. The read-only date and time of the PC is displayed as updated.
Manual: The administrator can enter the date and time manually. Note that the date and time format are
[yyyy/mm/dd] and [hh:mm:ss].
Automatic: The Network Time Protocol is a protocol which synchronizes computer clocks by periodically
querying an NTP Server.
NTP server: Assign the IP address or domain name of the time-server. Leaving the text box blank
connects the Network Camera to the default time servers.
Update interval: Select to update the time using the NTP server on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly
basis.
Time zone
Advanced Mode
: Select the appropriate time zone from the list. If you want to upload
Daylight Savings Time rules, please refer to System > Maintenance > Import/ Export les on page 36
for details.
When nished with the settings on this page, click Save at the bottom of the page to enable the settings.
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System > Homepage layout
Advanced Mode
This section explains how to set up your own customized homepage layout.
General settings
This column shows the settings of your hompage layout. You can manually select the background
and font colors in the Theme Options (the second tab on this page). The settings will be displayed
automatically in this Preview eld. 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.
Follow the steps below to upload a new logo:
1. Click Custom and the Browse eld will appear.
2. Select a logo from your les.
3. Click Upload to replace the existing logo with a new one.
4. Enter a website link if necessary.
5. Click Save to enable the settings.
Customized button
If you want to hide manual trigger buttons on the homepage, please uncheck this item. This item is
checked by default.
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