Vivotek FD1837H, 8137HV User Manual

Fixed Dome

FD8137H/8137HV

Network Camera

User’s Manual

1MP • H.264 • MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC • Compact Design

Rev. 1.1

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Table of Contents

Overview

Revision History ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Read Before Use ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Package Contents ................................................................................................................................... 5

Symbols and Statements in this Document ............................................................................................. 5

Hardware Installtion - FD8137H

Physical Description ................................................................................................................................ 6

Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 8

Network Deployment .......................................................................................................................... 10

Hardware Installtion - FD8137HV

Software Installation .............................................................................................................................. 16

Ready to Use ......................................................................................................................................... 17

Completion ............................................................................................................................................ 18

Accessing the Network Camera

Using Web Browsers ............................................................................................................................. 19

Using RTSP Players .............................................................................................................................. 22

Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ............................................................................................... 23

Using VIVOTEK Recording Software .................................................................................................... 24

Main Page Go to Client Settings

Conguration

System > General settings .................................................................................................................... 35

System > Homepage layout ................................................................................................................. 37

System > Logs ...................................................................................................................................... 40

System > Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 42

System > Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 43

Media > Image .................................................................................................................................... 47

Media > Video ....................................................................................................................................... 54

Media > Video ....................................................................................................................................... 55

Media > Audio........................................................................................................................................ 59

Network > General settings ................................................................................................................... 60

Network > Streaming protocols ........................................................................................................... 67

Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) .................................................................. 76

Security > User accounts ...................................................................................................................... 77

Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) ........................................................78

Security > Access List ......................................................................................................................... 85

PTZ > PTZ settings ............................................................................................................................... 90

Event > Event settings........................................................................................................................... 94

Applications > Motion detection........................................................................................................... 107

Applications > Digital input .................................................................................................................. 11 0

Applications > Tampering detection .................................................................................................... 11 0

Applications > VADP (VIVOTEK Application Development Platform (FD8137H Series) ......................111

Recording > Recording settings ......................................................................................................... 11 3

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Local storage > SD card management ..................................................................................................... 11 8

Local storage > Content management ..................................................................................................... 119

Appendix

URL Commands for the Network Camera ................................................................................................ 122

Technical Specications ...........................................................................................................................194

Technology License Notice ....................................................................................................................... 195

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .......................................................................................................196

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Overview

VIVOTEK FD8137H/8137HV is an easy-to-use fixed dome network camera specifically designed for indoor/outdoor security applications with a compact, stylish vandal-proof exterior. It features a HD WDR CMOS sensor to cope with challenging lighting conditions. The WDR Pro Technology allows the camera to capture both dark and bright parts of an image and combines the differences to generate a highly realistic image representative of the original scene, enabling it to provide video quality close to the capabilities of the human eye. This function enables the FD8137H series to be widely applicable in high contrast environments such as lobby entrances, parking lots, ATMs, loading areas, and much more.

In order to adapt to constantly changing outdoor lighting conditions, the FD8137H series features a removable IR-cut filter as well as improved IR illuminators effective up to 15M for superior image quality around the clock.

For protection against harsh outdoor environments, the FD8137HV is encased in an IP66-rated housing to withstand rain and dust. Furthermore, the metal vandal-proof housing effectively provides robust protection from vandalism.

The FD8137H series supports the industry-standard H.264 compression technology, drastically reducing file sizes and conserving valuable network bandwidth. With H.264, and MJPEG compatibility both included, the dual streams can be simultaneously transmitted in any of these formats at different resolutions, frame rates, and image qualities for versatile platforms. Thereby

it further optimizes bandwidth and storage efciency.

Incorporating a number of advanced features standard for VIVOTEK cameras, including tamper detection, 802.3af compliant PoE, MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, and VIVOTEK’s 32-channel recording software, the FD8137H series is the ideal solution for your indoor/outdoor surveillance needs.

Revision History

■ Rev. 1.0: Initial release.

■ Rev. 1.1: The later revision of rmware, 0101a, supports the 3D Noise Reduction conguration.

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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 first 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

■ FD8137H / FD8137HV

■ Screws / cable tie (indoor)/ Terminal block plug-in / Waterproof connector (outdoor)

■ Software CD

■ Quick Installation Guide

■ Alignment sticker

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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Hardware Installtion - FD8137H

Physical Description

Light Sensor

Black Cover

Lens

IR LEDs (8 units, distance 15m)

Reset Button

Microphone

contacts

Cable clip

Status LED

MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot

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RJ45 Plug

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General I/O Terminal Block

This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect

external input / output devices. The pin denitions are described below. The 24V AC can

be used as an alternate power source.

Pin Name

+ Digital Input +

- Digital Input -

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 reset, 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 until the status LED rapidly blinks. Note that all settings will be restored to factory default. Upon successful restore, the status LED will blink green and red during normal operation.

Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Capacity

This network camera is compliant with Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC 16GB / 8GB and other preceding standard SD cards.

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Installation

Removing Dome Cover

First, follow the instructions below to remove the dome cover. Flip the black retention tabs in the clockwise direction to release the dome cover (clockwise if you look from the bottom up.)

Then remove the black cover as shown below.

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To install the camera to a ceiling or wall:

1. Attach the alignment sticker to the ceiling/wall.

2. Through the two circles on the sticker, drill two pilot holes into the ceiling/wall.

3. The Network Camera can be mounted with the cable routed through the ceiling/wall or from the side. If you want to feed the cable through the ceiling/wall, drill a cable hole A as shown in the above picture.

4. Hammer the supplied plastic anchors into the holes.

5. Secure the camera with the supplied screws.

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Network Deployment

Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE)

When using a PoE-enabled switch

The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enabled switch via Ethernet cable.

power + data transmission

I N

POW

I S

ION

CEIVE

PARTITIO

PoE Switch

When using a non-PoE switch

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.

PoE Power Injector

(optional)

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POW

ION

Non-PoE Switch

I N

RECEIVE

PARTITIO

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Light Sensor

Black Cover

Lens

IR LEDs (8 units, distance 15m)

Reset Button

Status LED

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Microphone

contacts

MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot

RJ45 Plug

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Hardware Installation

1. Remove the dome cover.

2. Then remove the black cover as shown below.

3. Pass Ethernet and DI wires through the rubber seals and the waterproof connectors.

To LAN/WAN

M8X1.25

Cable gauge:

Ethernet: 5~6.3mm DI: 1~2mm

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Wall Mount

Ceiling Mount

1. Attach the alignment sticker to the ceilling/wall.

2. Drill three pilot holes into the ceilling/wall.

3. If you want to feed the cable through the ceiling/wall, drill a cable hole A as shown in the above picture.

4. Hammer the supplied plastic anchors into the holes.

5. Secure the camera using the supplied screws.

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Adjusting the Lens

Adjust the camera lens to the desired viewing angle:

1. Loosen the tilt adjustment screws on both sides

2. Turns the lens modules toward the direction you prefer.

3. Tighten the adjustment screws.

Loosen

Tighten

Pan 350°

Tilt: 60°

Rotate 350°

1. Attach the black cover. If you feed the cable from the side, route cables from the groove at the bottom.

2. Attach the dome cover.

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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. Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 16 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

LINK

POWER

COLLISION

RECEIVE

PARTITION

LAN (Local Area Network) 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.

■ HTTP port: default is 80

■ RTSP port: default is 554

■ RTP port for audio: default is 5558

■ RTCP port for audio: default is 5559

■ RTP port for video: default is 5556

■ RTCP port for video: default is 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 user’s manual.

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 60 for details.

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 setting on page 60 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 61 for details.

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Software Installation

Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), a software included in the product CD, helps you set up your Network Camera on the LAN.

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.

Installation

Wizard 2

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. You can then double-click on the address

to open a management session with the Network Camera.

Network Camera

Model No: FD8164

MAC:0002D1730202

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Pat. 6,930,709

R o HS

Made in Taiwan

00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 FD8164

0002D1730202

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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.

To adjust the viewing angle -- 3-axis mechanism design

1. Loosen the tilt adjustment screws and then turn the lens module up or down, or swing left or right. Upon completion, tighten the screw.

2. Turn the lens to adjust the image orientation.

Loosen

Tighten

Pan 350°

Schwenken 350°

Tilt: 60°

Neigen 60°

Rotate 350°

Drehen 350°

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Completion

1. Align the inner side of the black cover with the notches on both sides of the lens, x the

black cover.

2. If you choose to feed the cable through the ceiling/wall, arrange the cable neatly through the cable hole. If you choose to feed the cable from the side, remove the plastic side lid B.

3. Attach the dome cover to the camera as shown below. The dome cover cannot be attatched if installed in the wrong orientation. Align the side lid (or side cutout) with where

the cable comes out from the camera. Press the dome cover to join with the camera.

4. Finally, make sure all parts of the camera are securely installed.

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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

Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access the Network Cameras on 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. 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 to your computer.

Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox).

NOTE

NOTE:

► For Mozilla Firefox users, your browser will use Quick Time to stream the live video. If you

don’t have Quick Time on your computer, please download it first, then launch the web browser.

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► 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 77.

► If you see a dialog box indicating that your security settings prohibit running ActiveX

Controls, please enable the ActiveX

Controls for your browser.

1. Choose Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level.

2. Look for Download signed ActiveX

controls; select Enable or Prompt. Click OK.

3. Refresh your web browser, then install the ActiveX complete installation.

control. Follow the instructions to

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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.

On Windows 7, the 32-bit explorer browser can be accessed from here:

•

C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

If you open a web session from the IW2 utility, a 32-bit IE browser will be opened.

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• 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 rmware versions). Removing your browser cookies will solve

this problem.

• In the event of plug-in compatibility issues, you may try to uninstall the plug-in that was previously installed.

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Using RTSP Players

To view the streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following players that support RTSP streaming.

Quick Time Player

VLC media player

1. Launch the RTSP player. mpegable Player

2. Choose File > Open URL. A URL dialog box will pop up.

3. The address format is rtsp://<ip address>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming access name for

pvPlayer

stream1 or stream2>

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 68.

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 configure the RTSP access name, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 68 for details.

Video 16:38:01 2013/02/25

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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

15.

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 disable.

For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 68.

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 54.

Video Mode H.264 Frame size 176 x 144 Maximum frame rate 5 fps Intra frame period 1S Video quality (Constant bit rate) 40kbps

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 68.

4. Launch the player on the 3GPP-compatible mobile devices (e.g., Quick Time).

5. Type the following URL commands into the player.

The address format is rtsp://<public ip address of your camera>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming

access name for stream # with small frame size and frame rate>.

For example:

You can configure Stream #3 into the suggested stream settings as listed above for live viewing on a mobile device.

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Using VIVOTEK Recording Software

The product software CD also contains an ST7501 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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Main Page

This chapter explains the layout of the main page. It is composed of the following sections:

VIVOTEK INC. Logo, Host Name, Camera Control Area, Configuration Area, Menu, and Live Video Window.

Resize Buttons

VIVOTEK INC. Logo

Camera Control Area

Host Name

Configuration Area

Hide Button

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. The name can be changed especially there are many

cameras in your surveillance deployment. For more information, please refer to System on page 35.

Camera Control Area

Video Stream: This Network Camera supports multiple streams (streams 1 ~ 2) simultaneously. You can select any of them for live viewing. For more information about multiple streams, please refer to page 54 for detailed information.

Manual Trigger: Click to enable/disable an event trigger manually. Please congure an event setting on

the Application page before you enable this function. A total of 3 event conguration can be congured.

For more information about event setting, please refer to page 93. If you want to hide this item on the homepage, please go to Configuration> System > Homepage Layout > General settings > Customized button to deselect the “show manual trigger button” checkbox.

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H.264 Protocol and Media Options

Conguration Area

Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to Client Settings on page 30.

Conguration: Click this button to access the conguration 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. For more information, please refer to Conguration on page 34.

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

. Please

note that you can also change a language on the Conguration page; please refer to page 34.

Hide Button

You can click the hide button to hide 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:

Video Title

Title and Time

Zoom Indicator

Video (TPC-AV)

Video 17:08:56 2013/03/25

x4.0

Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on page 47.

H.264 Protocol and Media Options: The transmission protocol and media options for H.264 video

streaming. For further conguration, please refer to Client Settings on page 30.

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Time

Video and Audio Control Buttons

Time: Display the current time. For further conguration, please refer to Media > Image > Genral settings on page 47.

Title and Time: The video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For further conguration, please refer to Media > Image > General settings on page 49.

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PTZ Panel: This Network Camera supports “digital“ (e-PTZ) pan/tilt/zoom control, which allows roaming a smaller view frame within a large view frame. Please refer to PTZ settiings on page 90 for detailed information.

Global View: Click on this item to display the Global View window. The Global View window contains a

full view image (the largest frame size of the captured video) and a oating frame (the viewing region of the current video stream). The oating frame allows users to control the e-PTZ function (Electronic Pan/

Tilt/Zoom). For more information about e-PTZ operation, please refer to e-PTZ Operation on page 90. For more information about how to set up the viewing region of the current video stream, please refer to page 90.

The viewing region of the curruent video stream

The largest frame size

Note that the PTZ buttons on the panel are not operational unless you are showing only a portion of the full image. If the live view window is displaying the full view, the PTZ buttons are not functional.

Video and Audio Control Buttons: Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera

conguration, 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 magnied. To control the zoom level, drag the slider bar. To

move to a different area you want to magnify, drag the navigation screen.

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.

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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 31 for details.

Full Screen: Click this button to switch to full screen mode. Press the “Esc” key to switch back to normal

mode.

Go to

If you congured and chose to display a smaller region of interest from out of a maximum image frame, you can congure different areas within the frame as preset points, and use this menu to

move to a location.

A zoom indicator will be displayed on the Home page when you zoom in/out on the live viewing window as shown below. You may zoom in/out on the image by scrolling the mouse wheel inside the live viewing window, and the maximum zoom in will be up to 4 times.

Video Title

Title and Time

Zoom Factor

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Zoom In

X2.1

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Zoom Out

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■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MJPEG:

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Video Title

Title and Time

Video (HTTP-V)

Video 17:08:56 2013/02/25

2013/02/25 17:08:56

Time

Video Control Buttons

Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 49.

Time: Display the current time. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 49.

Title and Time: Video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 49

Video and Audio Control Buttons: Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera

conguration, some buttons may not be available.

Digital Zoom: Click and uncheck “Disable digital zoom” to enable the zoom operation. The navigation

screen indicates the part of the image being magnied. To control the zoom level, drag the slider bar. To

move to a different area you want to magnify, drag the navigation screen.

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 31 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 Protocol Options

Depending on your network environment, there are four transmission modes of 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 trafc 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 68.

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 the UDP protocol.

HTTP: This protocol allows the same quality as TCP protocol without needing to open specic ports for streaming under some network environments. Users inside a firewall can utilize this protocol to allow streaming data through.

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