Vivotek FD8161 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Overview.......................................................................................................................................................3

Read Before Use �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3

Package Contents ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3

Physical Description �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4

Installation ....................................................................................................................................................7

Hardware Installation �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7

Network Deployment ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8

Software Installation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 11

Ready to Use �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12

Accessing the Network Camera .................................................................................................................13

Using Web Browsers �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13

Using RTSP Players ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15

Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16

Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17

Main Page ..................................................................................................................................................18

Client Settings ............................................................................................................................................22

Conguration ..............................................................................................................................................24

System ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25

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HTTPS ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������28

SNMP ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33

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DDNS ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������49

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Audio and Video ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 54

Motion Detection �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������67

Camera Tampering Detection ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������70

Camera Control ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 71

Homepage Layout ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 75

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Recording ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 91

Local Storage ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������94

System Log �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������98

View Parameters ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 99

Maintenance ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������100

Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................104

URL Commands for the Network Camera �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������104

Technical Specications ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������154

Technology License Notice ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������155

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 156

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Overview

VIVOTEK FD8161 is a professional-series xed dome network camera featuring superb image quality
and exceptional bandwidth efficiency. It is especially suitable for wide open spaces such as building
entrances and airports, or applications requiring accurate identication of human faces or license plate

numbers�

Featuring a 2-megapixel sensor, this camera is able to provide extremely wide coverage with the nest

details� With a field of view 6 times larger than a VGA camera, the FD8161 significantly reduces the
number of cameras installed� The FD8161 supports H�264 compression technology, drastically reducing
file sizes by 90%� The cropping function removes unnecessary information and transmits only the
designated image to optimize bandwidth and storage usage, and the ePTZ feature enables users to
focus on close-up shots of different areas in the camera’s view without moving the camera physically�
Together with multiple streams which transmit individually configured video feeds simultaneously
for viewing on different platforms, the FD8161 is able to meet a diverse set of needs and bandwidth
constraints�

The camera also comes equipped with a removable IR-cut filter and IR illuminators (15 meters) to

provide great clarity and contrast 24 hours a day� Other advanced features include a PIR (Passive

Infrared) sensor, a 3-axis mechanism for exible installation, 802.3af PoE, SD/SDHC card slot, tamper

detection, and SIP-enabled two-way audio� With the included ST7501 32-CH central management
software, the FD8161 is the ultimate camera for demanding environments�

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

■ FD8161

■ Power Adapter

■ Alignment Sticker

■ A/V Cable

■ Quick Installation Guide / Warranty Card

■ Software CD

■ Screwdriver

■ Screws and I/O Connector

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Physical Description

Lens

Tilt Adjustment Screw

Built-in Microphone

PIR Sensor

Recessed Reset Button

Rotation Adjustment

Screw

Pan Adjustment

Screw

General I/O

Terminal Block

Int. NTSC

ON

1 2 3 4

AV Out

Audio In

Ext PAL

1 2

Audio In

Audio/Video Out

Light Sensor

IR LEDs

SD/SDHC Card Slot

Status LED

Power Cord Socket

Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket

Focus Controller

Zoom Controller

NTSC/PAL Switch

External/Internal Microphone

Switch

Keep a note of the MAC address
before installing the camera�

Black Cover

Drill Holes

Dome Cover

Network Camera

Model No: FD8161

MAC:0002D107258A

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

RoHS

Made in Taiwan

C I

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.

Pin Name

1 Power +12V
2 Digital Output
3 Digital Input
4 Ground

1 2 3 4

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DI/DO Diagram

Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method�

12V

PIN 1

Power+12V

PIN 2

Digital output

+12V

PIN 3

Digital input

PIN 4

Ground

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Status LED

The LED indicates the status of the Network Camera�

Item LED status Description

Orange => All LED unlight => Orange => Red => Blinking Orange/

1

Red every 1 sec� continuously
2 Steady Red Power on; Network fails
3 Blink Orange and Red continuously Neteork works
4 Blink Green/ Orange/ Red rapidly Upgrading F/W

Blink Green/ Orange rapidly => All LED unlight => Orange => Red

5

=> Blink Orange/ Red every 1 sec.

Reboot/ Reset button for reset

Restore default

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�

SD/SDHC Card

Slot

Status LED

Reset: Press and release the recessed reset
button with a paper clip or thin object� 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�

Recessed Reset Button

SD/SDHC Card Capacity

This network camera is compliant with SD/
SDHC 16GB / 8GB and other preceding

standard SD cards�

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Installation

Hardware Installation

First, use the supplied screwdriver to detach the dome cover from the camera base� Then, fol­low the steps below to install the camera to either the ceiling or the wall�

Installation Tips

Before installing the camera, look for a shooting area that best suits your needs� The built-in
PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor will be triggered when a person enters its detection range� The
sensitivity of PIR sensor depends on the object size and temperature differences between
the object and the background environment� Therefore, it is crucial to install the camera at a
place with the PIR sensor facing the desired direction�

AV Out

Audio In

Side viewTop view

Ext PAL

1 2

ON

Int. NTSC

1 2 3 4

Ceiling mount

Through the two holes on each side of the camera base, insert
the supplied two screws to corresponding holes and secure
them with a screwdriver�

Wall mount

1� Attach the alignment sticker to the wall�
2� Through the two circles on the sticker, drill two pilot holes into

the wall�
3� Hammer the supplied plastic anchors into the holes�
4� Align the two holes on each side of the camera base with the

two plastic anchors on the wall, insert the supplied screws to

corresponding holes and secure them with a screwdriver�

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Alignment sticker

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Network Deployment

Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet

This section explains how to congure the Network Camera to an Internet connection�

1. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, connect them to the general I/O

terminal block�
2� Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable�
3� Connect the power cable from the Network Camera to a power outlet�

1

1: Power
2: Digital output
3: Digital input
4: Ground

1 2 3 4

AV Out

Audio In

Int. NTSC

ON

1 2

Ext PAL

Ethernet Switch

POWER

COLLISION

1

LINK

RECEIVE

2

PARTITION

3

4

5

2

3

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
to use PPPoE�

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 10 for
details�

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Local Area Network)

R

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I

P

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dre

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W

A

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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

1

2

PARTITION

3

4

5

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

■ RTSP port

■ RTP port for audio

■ RTCP port for audio

■ RTP port for video

■ RTCP port for video

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 34 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 on page 34 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 35 for details�

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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

POWER

COLLISION

1

2

LINK

RECEIVE

PARTITION

3

4

5

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)

POWER

COLLISION

1

2

3

Non-PoE Switch

LINK

RECEIVE

PARTITION

4

5

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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�

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�

3� The program will search for all VIVOTEK network devices on the same LAN�

4� After searching, the main installer window will pop up� Click on the MAC and model name
which matches the product label on your device to connect to the Network Camera via

Internet Explorer.

Network Camera

V

Model No: FD8161

RoHS

MAC:0002D107258A

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

Made in Taiwan

I

00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 FD8161

0002D1730202

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Ready to Use

1� Access the Network Camera on the LAN�
2� Retrieve live video through a web browser or recording software�

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Adjusting the Lens

Based on the live image retrieved from the camera, adjust the camera lens by doing the
following:

To adjust the viewing angle

1� Loosen the pan adjustment screw and then turn the lens module left and right� Upon

completion, tighten the screw�

2� Loosen the tilt adjustment screws on both side of the camera and then turn the lens module

up and down� Upon completion, tighten the screws�

3� Loosen the rotation adjustment screw and then turn the lens to adjust the image orientation�

Upon completion, tighten screw�

Rotate the screw
Turn the lens

AV Out

AV Out

Audio In

Ext PAL

1 2

ON

Int. NTSC

1 2 3 4

1

Loosen Tighten

Pan 350°

Loosen

AV Out

Audio In

Ext PAL

1 2

ON

Int. NTSC

1 2 3 4

2

Tighten

Audio In

Ext PAL

1 2

ON

Int. NTSC

1 2 3 4

Loosen

Tilt 85°

Rotate 350°

3

Tighten

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3-axis Mechanism Design

The sophisticated 3-axis mechanism design offers very exible, easy hardware installation for

either ceiling or wall mount�

DO NOT over rotate the lens� Doing
so will damage the camera lens
module

Pan 350°

Pan Adjustment Screw

Tilt Adjustment Screw

Tilt 85°

Rotation Adjustment Screw

Rotate 350°

To adjust the zoom factor and focus range

1� Loosen the zoom controller to adjust the zoom factor� Upon completion, tighten the zoom

controller�

2� Loosen the focus controller to adjust the focus range� Upon completion, tighten the focus

controller�

AV Out

Audio In

Ext PAL

1 2

ON

Int. NTSC

1 2 3 4

Loosen

T

W

N

Tighten

8

Completion

1. Rotate the black cover inside the dome cover to t the lens shooting direction.

2� Attach the dome cover to camera�
3� Secure the two dome screws with a screwdriver� Finally, make sure all parts of the camera are

securely installed�

3

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The supplied screwdriver is exclusively

designed to match the dome screws� In case
you will need to adjust the lens later, do not
discard the screwdriver�

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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 to the Network Cameras on the LAN�
If your network environment is not a LAN, follow these steps to access the Network Camera:

1. Launch your web browser (ex. 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 pop up as

shown below. Follow the instructions to install the required plug-in on your computer.

®

Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Netscape).

NOTE

► For Mozilla Firefox or Netscape users, your browser will use Quick Time to stream the live

video. If you donn’t have Quick Time on your computer, please download it rst, 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 27�

► 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 Active X

complete installation�

®

control� Follow the instructions to

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Using RTSP Players

To view the MPEG-4 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following
players that support RTSP streaming�

Quick Time Player

Real Player

VLC media player
1� Launch the RTSP player�

mpegable Player

2. 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 47�

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 47 for details�

Video 16:38:01 2008/01/03

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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 7�

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 47�

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 Viewing Window on page 60�

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 47�

4. Launch the player on the 3GPP-compatible mobile devices (ex. Real Player).

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 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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Main Page

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

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

VIVOTEK INC. Logo

Camera Control Area

Configuration Area

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,

25�

please refer to

Host Name

Live View Window

System on page

Camera Control Area

Video Stream: This Network Cmera supports multiple streams (stream 1 ~ 4) simultaneously� You can
select either one for live viewing� For more information about multiple streams, please refer to page 60
for detailed information�

Digital Output: Click to turn the digital output device on or off�

IR Illuminators: Click to turn on the IR LEDs for 20 seconds�

PTZ Panel: This Network Camera supports both “digital“ (e-PTZ) and “mechanical“ pan/tilt/zoom control.
Please refer to Camera Control on page 71 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

curruent video stream)� The floating 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
71� For more information about how to set up the
viewing region of the current video stream, please
refer to Viewing Windows on page 60�

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The viewing region of
the current video
stream

The largest frame size

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Conguration Area

Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page� For more information, please refer to
Client Settings on page 22�

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 24�

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

�

Live Video Window

■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to H.264 / MPEG-4:

H.264 / MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options

Video Title

Title and Time

Video 17:08:56 2008/06/25

Time

Video and Audio Control Buttons

Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on
page 54�

H.264 / MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options: The transmission protocol and media options for H.264 /
MPEG-4 video streaming. For further conguration, please refer to Client Settings on page 22�

Time: Display the current time. For further conguration, please refer to Video Settings on page 54�

Title and Time: The video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For further conguration,
please refer to Video Settings on page 54�

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�

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Audio will project from

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 23 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�

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�

Mute: Turn off the Mic volume on the local computer� The button becomes the Mic 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�

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

Video Title

Title and Time

Video 13:44:17 2008/06/30

Time

Video Control Buttons

Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on
page 54�

Time: Display the current time� For more information, please refer to

Title and Time: Video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video� For more information, please
refer to Video Settings on page 54�

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

conguration, some buttons may not be available.

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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�

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 23 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 / MPEG-4 Media Options

H.264/MPEG-4 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 / MPEG-4 Protocol Options

H.264/MPEG-4 Protocol Options

Depending on your network environment, there are four transmission modes of H�264 or MPEG-4
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 47�

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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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 le name.

Folder: Specify a storage destination for the recorded video les.

File name prex: Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the video le name.

Add date and time sufx to the le name: Select this option to append the date and time to the end of the
le name.

CLIP_20090108-180853

File name prefix

Date and time suffix

The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS

Local Streaming Buffer Time

Due to the unsteady bandwidth ow, the 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 area for a few seconds before playing
on the live viewing window� This will help you see the streaming more smoothly�
If you enter 3000 Millisecond, the streaming will delay 3 seconds�

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Conguration

Click Configuration on the main page to enter the camera setting pages� Note that only

Administrators can access the conguration 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� Some advanced

functions (HTTPS/ Access list/ Homepage layout/ Application/ Recording/ System log/ View

parameters) are not displayed in Basic Mode�

If you want to set up advanced functions, please click [Advanced Mode] on the bottom of the

conguration list to quickly switch to Advanced Mode.

In order to simplify the user interface, the 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

Configuration List

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Click to switch to Advanced Mode

Firmware Version

Advanced Mode

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Configuration List

Click to switch to Basic Mode

Firmware Version

Each function on the conguration 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 [Advanced Mode] on the bottom of the conguration list to quickly switch over.

System

This section explains how to congure the basic settings for the Network Camera, such as the

host name and system time� It is composed of the following three columns: System, System
Time and DI and DO. When nished with the settings on this page, click Save at the bottom of
the page to enable the settings�

System

Host name: Enter a desired name for the Network Camera. The text will be displayed at the top of the
main page�

Turn off the LED indicators: If you do not want to let others know that the network camera is in operation,
you can select this option to turn off the LED indicators�

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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 on the Maintenance page, please refer to Upload / Export Daylight Saving
Time Conguration File on page 101 for details�

DI and DO

Digital input: Select High or Low to dene normal status for the digital input. The Network Camera will
report the current status�

Digital output: Select Grounded or Open to define normal status for the digital output� The Network
Camera will show whether the trigger is activated or not�

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Security

This section explains how to enable password protection and create multiple accounts.

Root Password

The administrator account name is “root”, which is permanent and can not be deleted� If you want to add

more accounts in the Manage User column, please apply the password for the “root” account rst.

1. Type the password identically in both text boxes, then click Save to enable password protection�

2� A window will be prompted for authentication; type the correct user’s name and password in their

respective elds to access the Network Camera.

Manage Privilege

Digital Output & IR illuminators / PTZ control: You can modify the manage privilege of operators or
viewers� Check or uncheck the item, then click Save to enable the settings� If you give Viewers the
privilege, Operators will also have the ability to control the Network Camera through the main page�
(Please refer to Main Page on page 18�)

Allow anonymous viewing: If you check this item, any client can access the live stream without entering a
User ID and Password�

Advanced Mode

Manage User

Administrators can add up to 20 user accounts�
1� Input the new user’s name and password�
2� Select the privilege level for the new user account� Click Add to enable the setting�

Access rights are sorted by user privilege (Administrator, Operator, and Viewer)� Only administrators can

access the Conguration page. Though operators cannot access the Conguration page, they can use

the URL Commands to get and set the value of parameters� For more information, please refer to URL
Commands of the Network Camera on page 104� Viewers access only the main page for live viewing�

Here you also can change a user’s access rights or delete user accounts�

1. Select an existing account to modify.

2� Make necessary changes and click Update or Delete to enable the setting�

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HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL)

Advanced Mode

This section explains how to enable authentication and encrypted communication over SSL
(Secure Socket Layer)� It helps protect streaming data transmission over the Internet on higher
security level�

Enable HTTPS

Check this item to enable HTTPS communication, then select a connection option: "HTTP & HTTPS"

or "HTTPS only". Note that you have to create and install a certicate rst in the second column before

clicking the Save button�

Create and Install Certicate Method

Before using HTTPS for communication with the Network Camera, a Certicate must be created rst.
There are three ways to create and install a certicate:

Create self-signed certificate automatically

1� Select this option�

2. In the rst column, check Enable HTTPS secure connection, then select a connection option: “HTTP

& HTTPS” or “HTTPS only”�

3� Click Save to generate a certicate.

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https://

4. The Certicate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown below. You can

click Property to view detailed information about the certicate.

5� Click Home to return to the main page� Change the address from “http://” to “https://“ in the address

bar and press Enter on your keyboard� Some Security Alert dialogs will pop up� Click OK or Yes to

enable HTTPS�

https://192.168.5.151/index.html

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Create self-signed certificate manually

1� Select this option�
2� Click Create to open the Create Certicate page, then click Save to generate the certicate.

3. The Certicate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown below. You

can click Property to see detailed information about the certicate.

Create certificate and install : Select this option if you want to create a certicate from a certicate

authority�

1� Select this option�
2� Click Create to open the Create Certicate page, then click Save to generate the certicate.

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3� If you see the following Information bar, click OK and click on the Information bar at the top of the page

to allow pop-ups�

4. The pop-up window shows an example of a certicate request.

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5� Look for a trusted certificate authority that issues digital certificates� Enroll the Network Camera�

Wait for the certificate authority to issue a SSL certificate; click Browse... to search for the issued

certicate, then click Upload in the second column.

NOTE

► How do I cancel the HTTPS settings?

1� Uncheck Enable HTTPS secure connection in the rst column and click Save; a warning dialog

will pop up�

2� Click OK to disable HTTPS�

3� The webpage will redirect to a non-HTTPS page automatically�

► If you want to create and install other certificates, please remove the existing one. To remove the

signed certificate, uncheck Enable HTTPS secure connection in the first column and click Save�
Then click Remove to erase the certicate.

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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 nd, solve network problems with ease.

■ The SNMP consists of the following three key components:

1. Manager: Network-management station (NMS), a server which executes applications that monitor and

control managed devices�
2� Agent: A network-management software module on a managed device which transfers the status of

managed devices to the NMS�

3. Managed device: A network node on a managed network. For example: routers, switches, bridges,

hubs, computer hosts, printers, IP telephones, network cameras, web server, and database�

Before conguring SNMP settings on the this page, please enable your NMS rst.

SNMP Conguration

Enable SNMPv1, SNMPv2c

Select this option and enter the names of Read/Write community and Read Only community according to

your NMS settings�

Enable SNMPv3
This option contains cryptographic security, a higher security level, which allows you to set the
Authentication password and the Encryption password�

■ Security name: According to your NMS settings, choose Read/Write or Read Only and enter the

community name�

■ Authentication type: Select MD5 or SHA as the authentication method.

■ Authentication password: Enter the password for authentication (at least 8 characters).

■ Encryption password: Enter a password for encryption (at least 8 characters).

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Network

This section explains how to congure a wired network connection for the Network Camera.

Network Type

LAN

Select this option when the Network Camera is deployed on a local area network (LAN) and is intended
to be accessed by local computers� The default setting for the Network Type is LAN� Rememer to click
Save when you complete the Network setting�

Get IP address automatically: Select this option to obtain an available dynamic IP address assigned by
the DHCP server each time the camera is connected to the LAN�

Use xed 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 11 for details�
2� Enter the Static IP, Subnet mask, Default router, and Primary DNS provided by your ISP�

Subnet mask: This is used to determine if the destination is in the same subnet� The default value is
“255�255�255�0”�

Default router: This is the gateway used to forward frames to destinations in a different subnet� Invalid
router setting will fail the transmission to destinations in different subnet�

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Primary DNS: The primary domain name server that translates hostnames into IP addresses�

Secondary DNS: Secondary domain name server that backups the Primary DNS�

Primary WINS server: The primary WINS server that maintains the database of computer name and IP
address�

Secondary WINS server: The secondary WINS server that maintains the database of computer name
and IP address�

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Enable UPnP presentation: Select this option to enable UPnP

presentation for your Network Camera
so that whenever a Network Camera is presented to the LAN, shortcuts of connected Network Cameras
will be listed in My Network Places� You can click the shortcut to link to the web browser� Currently,

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UPnP
UPnP

is supported by Windows XP or later. Note that to utilize this feature, please make sure the

TM

component is installed on your computer�

Mega-pixel Network Camera (192.168.5.151)

Enable UPnP port forwarding: To access the Network Camera from the Internet, select this option to
allow the Network Camera to open ports on the router automatically so that video streams can be sent
out from a LAN� To utilize of this feature, make sure that your router supports UPnP

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and it is activated�

PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet)

Select this option to congure 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�

Follow the steps below to acquire your Network Camera’s public IP address.

1� Set up the Network Camera on the LAN�

2. Go to Home > Conguration > Application > Server Settings (please refer to Server Settings on page

84) to add a new email or FTP server�

3. Go to Conguration > Application > Media Settings (please refer to Media Settings on page 87)� Select
System log so that you will receive the system log in TXT le format which contains the Network

Camera’s public IP address in your email or on the FTP server�

4. Go to Conguration > Network > Network Type. Select PPPoE and enter the user name and password

provided by your ISP� Click Save to enable the setting�

5� The Network Camera will reboot�
6� Disconnect the power to the Network Camera; remove it from the LAN environment�

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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�

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► If UPnP

is not supported by your router, you will see the following message:

Error: Router does not support UPnP port forwarding.

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► Steps to enable the UPnP

Note that you must log on to the computer as a system administrator to install the UPnP

user interface on your computer:

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components�

1� Go to Start, click Control Panel, then click Add or Remove Programs�

2. In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Add/Remove Windows Components�

3�

In the Windows Components Wizard dialog box, select Networking Services and click Details�

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4. In the Networking Services dialog box, select Universal Plug and Play and click OK�

5� Click Next in the following window�

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6� Click Finish� UPnP

► How does UPnP

UPnP

TM

networking technology provides automatic IP conguration and dynamic discovery of devices

TM

is enabled�

work?

added to a network. Services and capabilities offered by networked devices, such as printing and le
sharing, are available among each other without the need for cumbersome network conguration. In

the case of Network Cameras, you will see Network Camera shortcuts under My Network Places�

► Enabling UPnP port forwarding allows the Network Camera to open a secondary HTTP port on the

router-not HTTP port-meaning that you have to add the secondary HTTP port number to the Network

Camera’s public address in order to access the Network Camera from the Internet. For example,

when the HTTP port is set to 80 and the secondary HTTP port is set to 8080, refer to the list below for
the Network Camera’s IP address�

From the Internet In LAN

http://203.67.124.123:8080 http://192.168.4.160 or

http://192.168.4.160:8080

► If the PPPoE settings are incorrectly configured or the Internet access is not working, restore the

Network Camera to factory default; please refer to Restore on page 100 for details� After the Network
Camera is reset to factory default, it will be accessible on the LAN�

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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.

When IPv6 is enabled, by default, the network camera will listen to router advertisements and be
assigned with a link-local IPv6 address accordingly�

IPv6 Information: Click this button to obtain the IPv6 information as shown below�

If your IPv6 settings are successful, the IPv6 address list will be listed in the pop-up window� The IPv6
address will be displayed as follows:

Refers to Ethernet

Link-global IPv6 address/network mask

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Link-local IPv6 address/network mask

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� Press Enter on the keyboard or click Refresh button to refresh the webpage�

For example:

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NOTE

► If you have a Secondary HTTP port (the default value is 8080), you can also link to the webpage in

the following address format: (Please refer to HTTP on page 44 for detailed information�)

http://[2001:0c08:2500:0002:0202:d1ff:fe04:65f4]/:8080

IPv6 address

Secondary HTTP port

► If you choose PPPoE as the Network Type, the [PPP0 address] will be displayed in the IPv6

information column as shown below�

Manually setup the IP address: Select this option to manually set up IPv6 settings if your network
environment does not have DHCPv6 server and router advertisements-enabled routers�
If you check this item, the following blanks will be displayed for you to enter the corresponding
information:

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IEEE 802.1x

Advanced Mode

Enable this function if your network environment uses IEEE 802.1x, which is a port-based network
access control. The network devices, intermediary switch/access point/hub, and RADIUS server must
support and enable 802.1x settings.

The 802.1x standard is designed to enhance the security of local area networks, which provides
authentication to network devices (clients) attached to a network port (wired or wireless). If all certicates
between client and server are veried, a point-to-point connection will be enabled; if authentication fails,
access on that port will be prohibited. 802.1x utilizes an existing protocol, the Extensible Authentication

Protocol (EAP), to facilitate communication�

The components of a protected network with 802.1x authentication:

■

Supplicant

(Network Camera)

Supplicant: A client end user (camera), which requests authentication.

1�

Authenticator (an access point or a switch): A “go between” which restricts unauthorized end users

2�

Authenticator

(Network Switch)

Authentication Server

(RADIUS Server)

from communicating with the authentication server�

Authentication server (usually a RADIUS server): Checks the client certicate and decides whether to

3�

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. Before connecting the Network Camera to the protected network with 802.1x, please apply a digital

certicate from a Certicate Authority (ie. MIS of your company) which can be validated by a RADIUS

server�

2� Connect the Network Camera to a PC or notebook outside of the protected LAN� Open the

conguration page of the Network Camera as shown below. Select EAP-PEAP or EAP-TLS as the
EAP method� In the following blanks, enter your ID and password issued by the CA, then upload

related certicate(s).

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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 Certicate Authority (CA) provides the required signed certicates to the Network Camera (the

supplicant) and the RADIUS Server (the authentication server)�

2� A Network Camera requests access to the protected LAN using 802.1X via a switch (the authenticator)�

The client offers its identity and client certicate, which is then forwarded by the switch to the RADIUS
Server, which uses an algorithm to authenticate the Network Camera and returns an acceptance or
rejection back to the switch�

3. The switch also forwards the RADIUS Server’s certicate to the Network Camera.

4� Assuming all certificates are validated, the switch then changes the Network Camera’s state to

authorized and is allowed access to the protected network via a pre-congured port.

Certificate Authority

1

(CA)

Certificate

1

Certificate

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2

4

Network Switch

Protected LAN

RADIUS Server

3

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QoS (Quality of Service)

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 insufcient, especially for real-time streaming multimedia applications. Quality can be dened as, for

instance, a maintained level of bit rate, low latency, no packet dropping, etc�

The following are the main benets of a QoS-aware network:

The ability to prioritize trafc and guarantee a certain level of performance to the data ow.

■

The ability to control the amount of bandwidth each application may use, and thus provide higher

■

reliability and stability on the network�

Advanced Mode

Requirements for QoS

To utilize QoS in a network environment, the following requirements must be met:

All network switches and routers in the network must include support for QoS�

■

The network video devices used in the network must be QoS-enabled�

■

QoS models

CoS (the VLAN 802�1p model)

IEEE802�1p defines a QoS model at OSI Layer 2 (Data Link Layer), which is called CoS, Class of
Service� It adds a 3-bit value to the VLAN MAC header, which indicates the frame priority level from 0
(lowest) to 7 (highest)� The priority is set up on the network switches, which then use different queuing
disciplines to forward the packets�

Below is the setting column for CoS� Enter the VLAN ID of your switch (0~4095) and choose the priority
for each application (0~7)�

If you assign Video the highest level, the switch will handle video packets rst.

NOTE

► The VLAN Switch (802.1p) is required. The web browsing may fail if the CoS setting is incorrect.

► Class of Service technologies do not guarantee a level of service in terms of bandwidth and delivery

time; they offer a "best-effort." Users can think of CoS as "coarsely-grained" trafc control and QoS as
"nely-grained" trafc control.

► Though CoS is simple to manage, it lacks scalability and does not offer end-to-end quarantees since it

is based on L2 protocol�

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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 eld to the

IP header, called the DSCP (Differentiated Services Codepoint)� This is a 6-bit field that provides 64
different class IDs� It gives an indication of how a given packet is to be forwarded, known as the Per Hop

Behavior (PHB). The PHB describes a particular service level in terms of bandwidth, queueing theory,

and dropping (discarding the packet) decisions� Routers at each network node classify packets according

to their DSCP value and give them a particular forwarding treatment; for example, how much bandwidth

to reserve for it�

Below are the setting options of DSCP (DiffServ Codepoint)� Specify the DSCP value for each application
(0~63)�

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HTTP

Advanced Mode

To utilize HTTP authentication, make sure that your have set a password for the Network Camera rst;

please refer to Security on page 27 for details�

Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides two
types of security settings for an HTTP transaction: basic and digest�
If basic authentication is selected, the password is sent in plain text format and there can be potential
risks of being intercepted� If digest authentication is selected, user credentials are encrypted using MD5
algorithm and thus provide better protection against unauthorized accesses�

HTTP port / Secondary HTTP port: By default, the HTTP port is set to 80 and the secondary HTTP port is
set to 8080� They can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535� If the ports are
incorrectly assigned, the following warning messages will be displayed:

To access the Network Camera on the LAN, both the HTTP port and secondary HTTP port can be used

to access the Network Camera. For example, when the HTTP port is set to 80 and the secondary HTTP

port is set to 8080, refer to the list below for the Network Camera’s IP address�

On the LAN

http://192.168.4.160 or
http://192.168.4.160:8080

Access name for stream 1 ~ 5: This Network camera supports multiple streams simultaneously� The
access name is used to differentiate the streaming source� Users can click Conguration > Audio and

Video > Video Settings to set up the video quality of linked streams. For more information about how to
set up the video quality, please refer to Viewing Windows on page 60�

When using Mozilla Firefox or Netscape to access the Network Camera and the video mode is set to
JPEG, users will receive video comprised of continuous JPEG images. This technology, known as “server
push”, allows the Network Camera to feed live pictures to Mozilla Firefox and Netscape.

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URL command -- http://<ip address>:<http port>/<access name for stream 1 ~ 5>

For example, when the Access name for stream 2 is set to video2�mjpg:

1. Launch Mozilla Firefox or Netscape.

2� Type the above URL command in the address bar� Press Enter�

3. The JPEG images will be displayed in your web browser.

http://192.168.5.151/video2.mjpg

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NOTE

®

► Microsoft

Internet Explorer does not support server push technology; therefore, using http://<ip

address>:<http port>/<access name for stream 1 ~ 5> will fail to access the Network Camera�

► Users can only use URL commands to request the stream 5. For more information about URL

commands, please refer to page 104�

HTTPS

By default, the HTTPS port is set to 443� It can also be assigned to another port number between 1025
and 65535�

Two way audio

By default, the two way audio port is set to 5060� Also, it can also be assigned to another port number
between 1025 and 65535�

The Network Camera supports two way audio communication so that operators can transmit and receive

audio simultaneously. By using the Network Camera’s built-in or external microphone and an external

speaker, you can communicate with people around the Network Camera�

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Note that as JPEG only transmits a series of JPEG images to the client, to enable the two-way audio

function, make sure the video mode is set to “MPEG-4” on the Audio and Video Settings page and the
media option is set to “Video and Audio” on the Client Settings page� Please refer to Client Settings on
page 22 and Audio and Video Settings on page 54�

Audio transmitted to operators

America

Audio is being transmitted to the Network Camera

Audio transmitted from operators

Talk Button

Mic Volume

Taiwan

Mute

Click to enable audio transmission to the Network Camera; click to adjust the volume of
microphone; click

to turn off the audio� To stop talking, click again�

FTP

The FTP server allows the user to save recorded video clips� You can utilize VIVOTEK's Installation

Wizard 2 to upgrade the rmware via FTP server. By default, the FTP port is set to 21. It also can be

assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535�

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RTSP Streaming

To utilize RTSP streaming authentication, make sure that you have set a password for the Network
Camera rst; please refer to Security on page 27 for details�

Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides three
types of security settings for streaming via RTSP protocol: disable, basic, and digest�
If basic authentication is selected, the password is sent in plain text format, but there can be potential
risks of it being intercepted� If digest authentication is selected, user credentials are encrypted using
MD5 algorithm, thus providing better protection against unauthorized access�
The availability of the RTSP streaming for the three authentication modes is listed in the following table:

Quick Time player Real Player

Disable O O
Basic O O
Digest O X

Access name for stream 1 ~ 5: This Network camera supports multiple streams simultaneously� The
access name is used to differentiate the streaming source�
If you want to use an RTSP player to access the Network Camera, you have to set the video mode to

H.264 / MPEG-4 and use the following RTSP URL command to request transmission of the streaming

data�

rtsp://<ip address>:<rtsp port>/<access name for stream1 ~ 5>

For example, when the access name for stream 1 is set to live�sdp:

1� Launch an RTSP player�

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

3. Type the above URL command in the text box.

rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp

4� The live video will be displayed in your player as shown
below�

Video 16:38:01 2008/01/03

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RTSP port /RTP port for video, audio/ RTCP port for video, audio

■ RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of streaming media. By default, the port

number is set to 554�

■ The RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) is used to deliver video and audio data to the clients. By

default, the RTP port for video is set to 5556 and the RTP port for audio is set to 5558�

■ The RTCP (Real-time Transport Control Protocol) allows the Network Camera to transmit the data by

monitoring the Internet trafc volume. By default, the RTCP port for video is set to 5557 and the RTCP

port for audio is set to 5559�

The ports can be changed to values between 1025 and 65535� The RTP port must be an even number
and the RTCP port is the RTP port number plus one, and thus is always an odd number� When the RTP
port changes, the RTCP port will change accordingly�

If the RTP ports are incorrectly assigned, the following warning message will be displayed:

Multicast settings for stream 1 ~ 4: Click the items to display the detailed configuration information�
Select the Always multicast option to enable multicast for stream 1 ~ 4�

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. Therefore, enabling multicast can

effectively save Internet bandwith�

The ports can be changed to values between 1025 and 65535� The multicast RTP port must be an even
number and the multicast RTCP port number is the multicast RTP port number plus one, and thus is
always odd� When the multicast RTP port changes, the multicast RTCP port will change accordingly�

If the multicast RTP video ports are incorrectly assigned, the following warning message will be
displayed:

Multicast TTL [1~255]: The multicast TTL (Time To Live) is the value that tells the router the range a
packet can be forwarded�

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DDNS

This section explains how to configure the dynamic domain name service for the Network

Camera� DDNS is a service that allows your Network Camera, especially when assigned with a

dynamic IP address, to have a xed host and domain name.

DDNS: Dynamic domain name service

Enable DDNS: Select this option to enable the DDNS setting�

Provider: Select a DDNS provider from the provider drop-down list�
VIVOTEK offers Safe100.net, a free dynamic domain name service, to VIVOTEK customers� It is
recommended that you register Safe100.net to access VIVOTEK’s Network Cameras from the Internet�
Additionally, we offer other DDNS providers, such as Dyndns�org(Dynamic), Dyndns�org(Custom), TZO�
com, DHS�org, CustomSafe100, dyn-interfree�it�

Note that before utilizing this function, please apply for a dynamic domain account rst.

■ Safe100�net

1� In the DDNS column, select Safe100.net from the drop-down list� Click I accept after reviewing the

terms of the Service Agreement�

2. In the Register column, ll in the Host name (xxxx.safe100.net), Email, Key, and Conrm Key, and

click Register� After a host name has been successfully created, a success message will be displayed
in the DDNS Registration Result column�

[Register] Successfully Your account information has
been mailed to registered e-mail address

3� Click Copy and all the registered information will automatically be uploaded to the corresponding elds

in the DDNS column at the top of the page as seen in the picture�

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[Register] Successfully Your account information has
been mailed to registered e-mail address

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�

1� In the DDNS column, select CustomSafe100 from the drop-down list�

2. In the Register column, ll in the Host name, Email, Key, and Conrm Key; then click Register� After a

host name has been successfully created, you will see a success message in the DDNS Registration
Result column�

3� Click Copy and all for the registered information will be uploaded to the corresponding elds in the

DDNS column�

4� Select Enable DDNS and click Save to enable the setting�

Forget key: Click this button if you have forgotten the key to Safe100�net or CustomSafe100� Your
account information will be sent to your email address�

Refer to the following links to apply for a dynamic domain account when selecting other DDNS
providers:

■ Dyndns.org(Dynamic) / Dyndns.org(Custom): visit http://www.dyndns.com/

■ TZO�com: visit http://www.tzo.com/

■ DHS�org: visit http://www.dhs.org/

■ dyn-interfree�it: visit http://dyn-interfree.it/

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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)�

View Information: Click this button to display the connection status window showing a list of the current
connections�

For example:

Connection status

Connection status

IP address

192.168.1.147

61.22.15.3

192.168.3.25

Elapsed time

Add to Deny List DisconnectRefresh

12:20:34

00:10:09

45:00:34

User ID

root

anonymous

greg

■ IP address: Current connections to the Network Camera.

■ Elapsed time: How much time the client has been at the webpage.

■ User ID: If the administrator has set a password for the webpage, the clients have to enter a user name

and password to access the live video� The user name will be displayed in the User ID column� If the
administrator allows clients to link to the webpage without a user name and password, the User ID
column will be empty�

There are some situations which allow clients access to the live video without a user name and
password:
1� The administrator does not set up a root password� For more information about how to set up a root

password and manage user accounts, please refer to Security on page 27�

2� The administrator has set up a root password, but set RTSP Authentication to “disable“� For more

information about RTSP Authentication, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 47�

3� The administrator has set up a root password, but allows anonymous viewing� For more information

about Allow Anonymous Viewing, please refer to Security on page 27�

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■ 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). If you want to enable the
denied list, please check Enable access list ltering and click Save in the rst column.

■ Disconnect: If you want to break off the current connections, please select them and click this

button� 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).

Enable access list ltering: Check this item and click Save if you want to enable the access list ltering

function�

Filter Type

Select Allow or Deny as the lter type. If you choose Allow Type, only those clients whose IP addresses
are on the Access List below can access the Network Camera, and the others cannot access� On the
contrary, if you choose Deny Type, those clients whose IP addresses are on the Access List below will
not be allowed to access the Network Camera, and the others can access�

Filter

Then you can add a rule to the following Access List� Please note that the IPv6 access list column will not
be displayed unless you enable IPv6 on the Network page� For more information about IPv6 Settings,
please refer to page 38 for detailed information�

There are three types of rules:
Single: This rule allows the user to add an IP address to the Allowed/Denied list.

For example:

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Network: This rule allows the user to assign a network address and corresponding subnet mask to the

Allow/Deny List.
For example:

IP address 192.168.2.x will be blocked.

Range: This rule allows the user to assign a range of IP addresses to the Allow/Deny List.
Note: This rule is only applied to IPv4�

For example:

Administrator IP address

Always allow the IP address to access this device: You can check this item and add the Administrator’s

IP address in this eld to make sure the Administrator can always connect to the device.

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Audio and Video

This section explains how to congure the audio and video settings of the Network Camera. It is

composed of the following two columns: Video Settings and Audio Settings�

Video Settings

Video title: Enter a name that will be displayed on the title bar of the live video�

Video Title

Title and Time

Video 17:08:56 2008/06/25

Color: Select to display color or black/white video streams.

Power line frequency: Set the power line frequency 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�

Iris mode: Select a proper iris mode for your environment�

Select caching stream: This Network Camera supports time shift cache stream on the Network Camera�
Select one stream and check the below option Enable time shift caching stream�

Enable time shift caching stream

Advanced Mode

: Check this item to enable the time shift cache
stream on the Network Camera, which will stores video in the camera’s embedded memory for a period
of time depending on the cache memory of each Network Camera� This function can work seamlessly

with VIVOTEK’s recording software. When an event occurs, the recording software can request time shift

cache stream from the camera, which allows the user to get an earlier video data�

Video orientation: Flip--vertically reect the display of the live video; Mirror--horizontally reect the display

of the live video. Select both options if the Network Camera is installed upside-down (ex. on the ceiling)
to correct the image orientation. Please note that the preset locations will be cleared after ip/mirror.

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Overlay title and time stamp on video: Select this option to place the video title and time on the video
streams�

Note that when the frame size is set to 176 x 144 as shown in the picture below, only the time will be

stamped on the video streams�

17:08:56 2008/06/25

Options of Video

Advanced Mode

There are three options for you to choose: Video quality rst, Video frame rate rst, and Cropping
mode� Select either one mode according to your needs�

■ Video quality rst: Select this option will reduce the maximum frame rate to 15fps and clear the settings

in the Viewing Window�

■ Video frame rate rst: Select this option will limit the frame size to 800x600 and clear the settings in the

Viewing Window�

■ Cropping mode: The cropping function allows users to crop unnecessary information and simply

transmit the image of the target region for live viewing or storage� With the trimming, the transmitting
data size and thus, the network load is reduced and a higher frame rate is obtained� As a result,

bandwidth resources and storage space can be used more efciently.

Image Settings

Advanced Mode

Click Image Settings to open the Image Settings page� On this page, you can tune the White balance,
Brightness, Saturation, Contrast, and Sharpness settings for the video�

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White balance: Adjust the value for the best color temperature�

■ Auto

The Network Camera automatically adjusts the color temperature of the light in response to different light
sources� The white balance setting defaults to Auto and works well in most situations�

■ Keep current value

Follow the steps below to manually set the white balance to compensate for the ambient lighting
conditions�
1� Set the White balance to Auto and click Save�
2� Place a sheet of white paper in front of the lens, then allow the Network Camera to adjust the color

temperature automatically�

3. Select Keep Current Value to conrm the setting while the white balance is being measured.

4� Click Save to enable the new setting�

Image Adjustment

■ Brightness: Adjust the image brightness level, which ranges from -5 to +5.

■ Saturation: Adjust the image saturation level, which ranges from -5 to +5.

■ Contrast: Adjust the image contrast level, which ranges from -5 to +5.

■ Sharpness:

Adjust the image sharpness level, which ranges from -5 to +5�

You can click Preview to fine-tune the image, or click Restore to recall the original settings without
incorporating the changes� When completed with the settings on this page, click Save to enable the
setting and click Close to exit the page.

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Privacy Mask

Advanced Mode

Click Privacy Mask to open the settings page� On this page, you can block out sensitive zones to
address privacy concerns�

■ To set the privacy mask windows, follow the steps below:
1� Click New to add a new window�
2� Use the mouse to size and drag-drop the window, which is recommended to be at least twice the size

of the object (height and width) you want to cover�
3� Enter a Window Name and click Save to enable the setting�
4� Select Enable privacy mask to enable this function�

NOTE

Up to 5 privacy mask windows can be set up on the same screen�

►

► If you want to delete the

privacy mask

window, please click the ‘x’ on the upper right-hand corner of

the window�

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Sensor Settings

Advanced Mode

Click Sensor Settings to open the Sensor Settings page. On this page, you can set the maximum

exposure time, exposure level, and AGC (Auto Gain Control) settings.
You can congure two sets of sensor settings: one for normal situations, the other for special situations,
such as day/night/schedule mode.

Sensor Setting 1:
For normal situations

Sensor Setting 2:
For special situations

Exposure

■ Maximum Exposure Time: Select a proper maximum exposure time according to the light source of

the surroundings. The exposure times are selectable for the following durations: 1/120 second, 1/60
second, 1/30 second, 1/15 second, and 1/5 second. Shorter exposure times result in less light.

■ Exposure level: You can manually set the Exposure level, which ranges from 1 to 8 (dark to bright).The

default value is 4�

■ Max gain (Auto Gain Control): You can manually set the AGC level (2X 4X, or 8X). The default value is

4X.

■ Enable BLC (Back Light Compensation): Enable this option when the object is too dark or too bright

to recognize� It allows the camera to adjust to the best light conditions in any environment and
automatically give the necessary light compensation�

You can click Preview to fine-tune the image, or 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 and click Close to exit the page.

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If you want to congure another sensor setting for day/night/schedule mode, please click Prole to open
the Sensor Settings Prole Settings page as shown below.

Please follow the steps beolw to setup a prole:

1� Check Enable this prole�
2� Select the applied mode: Day mode, Night mode, or schedule mode� Please manually enter a range of
time if you choose Schedule mode�

3. Configure Exposure settings in the second column. Please refer to the last page for detailed

information�

4� Click Save to enable the setting and click Close to exit the page.

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Viewing Window

Advanced Mode

Click Viewing Window to open the Viewing Window Settings page�

This Network Camera supports multiple streams with frame size ranging from 176 x 144 to 1600 x 1200.

The denition of multiple streams:

■ Stream 1: Users can dene the "Region of Interest" (viewing region) and the "Output Frame Rate" (size

of the live view window)�

■ Stream 2: Users can dene the "Region of Interest" (viewing region) and the "Output Frame Rate" (size

of the live view window)�

■ Stream 3 (Mobile stream): Users can dene the "Region of Interest" (viewing region), but the "Output

Frame Rate" (size of the live view window) is xed at 176 x 144.

■ Stream 4 (Global view stream): This stream captures the full view of the video and streams out at the

maximum resolution (1600 x 1200).

Region of Interest
(Viewing Region)

Output Frame Size
(Size of the Live View Window)

NOTE

► All the items in the “Region of Interest” should not be greater than the “Output Frame Size“ (current

maximum resolution).

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Click Viewing Window to open the viewing region settings page� On this page, you can set the Region
of Interest and the Output Frame Size for stream 1 ~ 3�

Please follow the steps below to set up those settings for a stream:
1� Select a stream which you want to set up the viewing region� If you want to stream out the video to a

mobile device, please select stream 3�
2� Select a Region of Interest from the drop-down list. The oating frame, the same as the one in the

Gloabl View window on the home page, will resize accordingly� If you want to set up a customized

viewing region, you can also resize and drag the oating frame to a desired position with your mouse.
3� Choose a proper Output Frame Size from the drop-down list according to the size of your monitoring

device�

■ The parameters of the multiple streams:

Region of Interest Output frame size

Stream 1 1600 X 1200 ~ 176 x 144 (Selectable) 1600 X 1200 ~ 176 x 144 (Selectable)
Stream 2 1600 X 1200 ~ 176 x 144 (Selectable) 1600 X 1200 ~ 176 x 144 (Selectable)
Stream 3 1468 x 1200 ~ 176 x 144 (Selectable) 176 x 144 (Fixed)
Stream 4 1600 X 1200 (Fixed) 1600 X 1200 (Fixed)

■ The maximum Region of Interest of stream 3 is 1468 x 1200. You can also check the item "Set region

to full view" to extend the region to full view (1600 x 1200). However, the image will be distorted a little

bit�

When completed with the settings in the Viewing Window, click Save to enable the settings and click

Close to exit the window. The selected Output Frame Size will immediately be applied to the Frame
size of each video stream as shown on the next page. Then you can go back to the home page to test

the e-PTZ function� For more information about the e-PTZ function, please refer to page 71�

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Cropping Setting

Advanced Mode

Click Cropping Setting to open the Cropping Settings page�

Please follow the steps below to set up cropping mode for mutiple streams:
1� Click Cropping Setting to open the window as shown below�

Select a Captured area from the drop-down list. The oating frame, the same as the one in the Global

2�

View window on the home page, will resize accordingly� If you want to set up a customized viewing re­gion, you can also resize and drag the oating frame to a desired position with your mouse.

3� Click Save to enable the settings and click Close to exit the window. Below is the illustration of

cropped image:

cropped image

NOTE

► In cropping mdoe, the maximum frame rate will be up to 30fps if the width is under 1280 and the

height is under 720; otherwise, the maximum frame rate may be reduced to 15fps.

► Select cropping mode will clear the settings in the Viewing Window and disable Motion Detection,

Privacy Mask, and Preset Position�

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Video Quality Settings

Advanced Mode

Click the stream item to display the detailed information. The maximum frame size will follow your

settings in above sections�

xed

This Network Camera offers real-time H.264, MPEG-4 and MJEPG compression standards (Triple

Codec) for real-time viewing�
If H.264 / MPEG-4 mode is selected, the video is streamed via RTSP protocol� There are four parameters
for you to adjust the video performance:

■ Frame size

You can set up different video resolution for different viewing devices. For example, set a smaller

frame size and lower bit rate for remote viewing on mobile phones and a larger video size and a higher

bit rate for live viewing on web browsers� Note that a larger frame size takes up more bandwidth�

■ Maximum frame rate

This limits the maximum refresh frame rate per second. Set the frame rate higher for smoother video

quality.

If the power line frequency is set to 50Hz, the frame rates are selectable at 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 5fps,

8fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, and 25fps. If the power line frequency is set to 60Hz, the frame rates are

selectable at 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 5fps, 8fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps, and 30fps� You can also select

Customize and manually enter a value� The frame rate will decrease if you select a higher resolution�

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■ 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.

■ Video quality

A complex scene generally produces a larger le size, meaning that higher bandwidth will be needed

for data transmission� Therefore, if Constant bit rate is selected, the bandwidth utilization is xed at

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, and 8Mbps� You can also select Customize and manually

enter a value�

On the other hand, if Fixed quality is selected, all frames are transmitted with the same quality;

bandwidth utilization is therefore unpredictable. The video quality can be adjusted to the following

settings: Medium, Standard, Good, Detailed, and Excellent. You can also select Customize and

manually enter a value�

If JPEG mode is selected, the Network Camera continuously sends 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. There are three
parameters provided in MJPEG mode to control the video performance:

■ Frame size

You can set up different video resolution for different viewing devices. For example, set a smaller

frame size and lower bit rate for remote viewing on mobile phones and a larger video size and a higher

bit rate for live viewing on web browsers� Note that a larger frame size takes up more bandwidth�

■ Maximum frame rate

This limits the maximum refresh frame rate per second. Set the frame rate higher for smoother video

quality.

If the power line frequency is set to 50Hz, the frame rates are selectable at 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 5fps,

8fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, and 25fps. If the power line frequency is set to 60Hz, the frame rates are

selectable at 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 5fps, 8fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps, and 30fps� You can also select

Customize and manually enter a value� The frame rate will decrease if you select a higher resolution�

■ Video quality

The video quality can be adjusted to the following settings: Medium, Standard, Good, Detailed, and

Excellent. You can also select Customize and manually enter a value�

NOTE

Video quality and fixed quality refers to the compression rate, so a lower value will produce higher

►

quality.

►

Converting high-quality video may significantly increase the CPU loading, and you may encounter

streaming disconnection or video loss while capturing a complicated scene� In the event of occurance,
we suggest you customize a lower video resolution or reduce the frame rate to obtain smooth video�

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Day/Night Settings

Switch to B/W in night mode
Select this to enable the Network Camera to automatically switch to B/W during night mode.

IR cut lter
With a removable IR-cut lter, this Network Camera can automatically remove the lter to let IR light into

the sensor during low light conditions�

■ Auto mode

The Network Camera automatically removes the lter by judging the level of ambient light.

■ Day mode

In day mode, the Network Camera switches on the IR cut lter at all times to block infrared light from

reaching the sensor so that the colors will not be distorted�

■ Night mode

In night mode, the Network Camera switches off the IR cut lter at all times for the sensor to accept

infrared light, thus helping to improve low light sensitivity�

■ Synchronize with digital input

The Network Camera automatically removes the IR cut lter when DI triggers.

■ Schedule mode

The Network Camera switches between day mode and night mode based on a specied schedule.

Enter the start and end time for day mode. Note that the time format is [hh:mm] and is expressed in

24-hour clock time� By default, the start and end time of day mode are set to 07:00 and 18:00�

Light sensor sensitivity
Select Low, Normal, or High sensitivity for the light sensor�

Disable IR LED
If you do not want to use the IR illuminators, you can select this option to turn it off�

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Audio Settings

Mute: Select this option to disable audio transmission from the Network Camera to all clients� Note that
if mute mode is turned on, no audio data will be transmitted even if audio transmission is enabled on the
Client Settings page� In that case, the following message is displayed:

Internal microphone input gain: Select the gain of the internal audio input according to ambient
conditions� Adjust the gain from +21 db (most sensitive) ~ -33 db (least sensitive)�

External microphone input: Select the gain of the external audio input according to ambient conditions.

Adjust the gain from +21 db (most sensitive) or -33 db (least sensitive)�

Audio type: Select audio codec AAC, GSM-AMR, and G�711�

■ AAC provides good sound quality at the cost of higher bandwidth consumption. The bit rates are

selectable from: 16Kbps, 32Kbps, 48Kbps, 64Kbps, 96Kbps, and 128Kbps�

■ GSM-ARM is designed to optimize speech quality and requires less bandwidth. The bit rates are

selectable from: 4�75Kbps, 5�15Kbps, 5�90Kbps, 6�7Kbps, 7�4Kbps, 7�95Kbps,10�2Kbps, and

12�2Kbps�

■ G.711 also provides good sound quality and requires about 64Kbps. Select pcmu (μ-Law) or pcma

(A-Law) mode�

When completed with the settings on this page, click Save to enable the settings�

NOTE

► The Network Camera offers two inputs to capture audio - internal microphone or external microphone.

The internal/external microphone switch is located on the back panel of the Network Camera.

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Motion Detection

This section explains how to congure the Network Camera to enable motion detection. A total
of three motion detection windows can be congured.

Motion Detection Setting 1:
For normal situations

Follow the steps below to enable motion detection:

Motion Detection Setting 2:
For special situations

Follow the steps below to enable motion detection:

1� Click New to add a new motion detection window�

2. In the Window Name text box, enter a name for the motion detection window.

■ To move and resize the window, drag and drop your mouse on the window.

■ To delete window, click X on the top right corner of the window.

3. Define the sensitivity to moving objects and the space ratio of all alerted pixels by moving the

Sensitivity and Percentage slider bar�
4� Click Save to enable the settings�
5� Select Enable motion detection to enable this function�

For example:

Video(TCP-AV)

The Percentage Indicator will rise or fall depending on the variation between sequential images. When
motions are detected by the Network Camera and are judged to exceed the defined threshold, the

red bar rises� Meanwhile, the motion detection window will be outlined in red� Photos or videos can be

captured instantly and congured to be sent to a remote server (Email, FTP) by utilizing this feature as a

trigger source� For more information on how to set an event, please refer to Application on page 78�

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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 dened threshold.

Percentage = 30%

If you want to congure other motion detection settings for day/night/schedule mode, please click Prole
to open the Motion Detection Profile Settings page as shown below� A total of three motion detection

windows can be congured on this page as well.

Video(TCP-AV)

Please follow the steps below to set up a prole:

1� Create a new motion detection window�
2� Check Enable this prole�
3� Select the applicable mode: Day mode, Night mode, or Schedule mode� Please manually enter a time

range if you choose Schedule mode�

4� Click Save to enable the settings and click Close to exit the page.

This motion detection window will also be displayed on the Event Settings page� You can go to
Application > Event Settings > Trigger to choose it as a trigger source� Please refer to page 80 for
detailed information�

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► How does motion detection work?

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A

B D

C

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. Higher sensitivity settings are expected to

detect slight movements while smaller sensitivity settings will neglect them� When the sensitivity is set

to 70%, the Network Camera denes the pixels in the purple areas as “alerted pixels” (frame D).

Percentage is a value that expresses the proportion of “alerted pixels” to all pixels in the motion
detection window. In this case, 50% of pixels are identied as “alerted pixels”. When the percentage is
set to 30%, the motions are judged to exceed the dened threshold; therefore, the motion window will

be outlined in red�

For applications that require a high level of security management, it is suggested to use higher

sensitivity settings and smaller percentage values�

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Camera Tampering Detection

This section explains how to set up camera tamper detection. With tamper detection, the

camera is capable of detecting incidents such as redirection, blocking or defocusing, or even
spray paint�

Please follow the steps below to set up the camera tamper detection function:
1� Check Enable camera tampering detection�
2� Enter the tamper trigger duration� (10 sec� ~ 10 min�) The tamper alarm will be triggered only when the

tampering factor (the difference between current frame and pre-saved background) exceeds the trigger

threshold�

3� Set up the event source as Camera Tampering Detection on Application page > Event Settings /

Server Settings (how to send alarm message) / Media Settings (send what type of alarm
message)� Please refer to page 80 for detailed information�

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Camera Control

This section explains how to control the Network Camera’s e-Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation. It allows
users to quickly move the focus to a target area for close-up viewing without moving the camera

physically�

Select Stream: Select one of the stream 1~3 to set up the e-PTZ control� Please note that each stream
can be set up with its own e-preset positions and e-patrol settings� For detailed information about
how to set up E-Preset Positions and E-Patrol Settings, please refer to page 72~74�

Zoom Times Display

If you check this item, the zoom indicator will be displayed on the home page when you zoom in/out the
live viewing window as the picture shown on the next page.

When completed with the settings of e-PTZ, click Save to enable the settings on this page�

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E-Preset Positions

A total of 20 preset positions can be congured. You can select preset positions for the camera to patrol.

Please follow the steps below to preset a position:
1� Adjust the shooting area to the desired position using the buttons on the right side of the window�
2� Enter a name for the preset position, which allows for up to forty characters� Click Add to enable the

settings� The preset positions will be displayed under the Preset Location list on the left-hand side�
3� To add additional preset positions, please repeat steps 1~2�
4� To remove a preset position from the list, select it from the drop-down list and click Delete�
5� The e-preset positions will also displayed on the main page� Please refer to the illustration on page 74�
6� Click Save to enable the settings�

Functions are the same

1

as the Control Panel on
the home page

2

2

4

6

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E-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� Click a preset location on the list and click Select�
2� The selected preset location will be displayed on the Source list�
3� Set the Dwelling time for the preset location during auto patrol� You can also manually enter a value

in the blank and click Update�
4� Repeat step 1 and 3 to select additional preset locations�
5� If you want to delete a selected location, select it from the Source list and click Remove�
6� Select a location and click Up or Down to rearrange the patrol order�
7� Click Save to enable the settings�

1

3

2

5

6

7

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Home page

x1.0

■ 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 stream 1~3, you can select one of the video streams

to display its separate e-preset positions�

Global View

In addition to using the e-PTZ control panel, you can also use the mouse to drag or resize the oating
frame to pan/tilt/zoom the viewing region. The live view window will also move to the viewing region

accordingly�

Moving Instantly
If you check this item, the live view window will switch to the new viewing region instantly after you move

the oating frame.

Click on Image
The e-PTZ function also supports “Click on Image“� When you click on any point of the Global View
Window or Live View Window, the viewing region will also move to that point�

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Homepage Layout

Advanced Mode

This section explains how to set up your own customized homepage layout.

Preview

This column shows the settings of your hompage layout� You can manually select the background and
font colors in Theme Options (the third column 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

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�

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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 led. Click Save to enable the
settings�

Preset Patterns

Font Color

Background Color of the
Control Area

Font Color of the Configuration Area

Background Color of the
Configuration Area

Font Color of the Video
Title

Background Color of the
Video Area

Frame Color

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■ Follow the steps below to set up the customed homepage:
1� Click Custom on the left column�

2. Click the eld where you want to change the color on the right column.

Custom
Pattern

3� The palette window will pop up as shown below�

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2

1

4

4. Drag the slider bar and click on the left square to select a desired color.

5. The selected color will be displayed in the corresponding elds and in the Preview column�

6� Click Save to enable the settings�

3

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Application

Advanced Mode

This section explains how to congure 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 notications.

In the illustration on the right, an event can be
triggered by many sources, such as motion detection

or external digital input devices. When an event is

triggered, you can specify what type of action that will

be performed. You can congure the Network Camera

to send snapshots or videos to your email address or
FTP site�

Event Trigger

ex. Motion Detection,
Digital Input,
System Reboot

ex. Snapshot, Video Clips,
System Log, Digital Output

Media

(what to send)

Action

Server

(where to send)

ex. Email, FTP, HTTP Server,
Network Storage

Customized Script

This function allows you to upload a sample script (.xml le) to the webpage, which will save your time on
conguring the settings. Please note that there is a limited number of customized scripts you can upload;

if the current amount of customized scripts has reached the limit, an alert message will pop up� If you
need more information, please ask for VIVOTEK technical support�

Click to upload a le

Click to modify the
script online

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Event Settings

In the Event Settings column, click Add to open the Event Settings page� On this page, you can
arrange three elements -- Trigger, Schedule, and Action to set an event� A total of 3 event settings can be

congured.

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 rst.

Detect next event after

seconds: Enter the duration in seconds to pause motion detection after a

motion is detected�

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An event is an action initiated by a user-defined trigger source; it is the causal arrangement of the
following three elements: Trigger, Event Schedule, and Action�

Trigger

This is the cause or stimulus which denes when to trigger the Network Camera. The trigger source can
be congured to use the Network Camera’s built-in motion detection mechanism or external digital input

devices�
There are several choices of trigger sources as shown below�

Select the item to display the detailed

conguration options.

■ Video motion detection

This option makes use of the built-in motion detection mechanism as a trigger source� To enable this

function, you need to congure a Motion Detection Window rst. For more information, please refer to

Motion Detection on page 67 for details�

■ Periodically

This option allows the Network Camera to trigger periodically for every other dened minute. Up to 999

minutes are allowed�

■ Digital input

This option allows the Network Camera to use an external digital input device or sensor as a trigger

source� Depending on your application, there are many choices of digital input devices on the market

which helps to detect changes in temperature, vibration, sound, and light, etc�

■ PIR

This option allows the Network Camera to trigger when the built-in PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor

detects any motion objects by their thermal to prevent occurrences of false alarms�

■ System boot

This option triggers the Network Camera when the power to the Network Camera is disconnected�

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■ Recording notify

This option allows the Network Camera to trigger when the recording disk is full or when recording

starts to rewrite older data�

■ 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 congure the Tampering Detection option rst. Please refer

to page 70 for detailed information�

Event Schedule

Specify the period for the event�

■ Select the days of the week.

■ Select the recording schedule in 24-hr time format.

Action

Dene the actions to be performed by the Network Camera when a trigger is activated.

■ Trigger digital output for

seconds

Select this option to turn on the external digital output device when a trigger is activated. Specify the

length of the trigger interval in the text box.

■ Turn on IR Illuminators for seconds

Select this to turn on IR Illuminators when a trigger is activated every time or only in low light

conditions. Specify the length of trigger interval in the text box.

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To set an event with recorded video or snapshots, it is necessary to congure the server and

media settings so that the Network Camera will know what action to take (such as which server
to send the media files to) when a trigger is activated�

■ Add

Server / Add Media

Click Add Server to configure Server Settings� For more information, please refer to Server Settings

on page 84�

Click Add Media to configure Media Settings� For more information, please refer to Media Settings on

page 87�

Here is an example of the Event Settings page:

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When completed, click Save to enable the settings and click Close to exit Event Settings page. The new
event settings / server settings / media settings will appear in the event drop-down list on the Application

page�

Here is an example of the Application page with an event setting:

When the Event Status is ON, once an event is triggered by motion detection, the Network Camera will
automatically send snapshots via e-mail�

If you want to stop the event trigger, you can click ON to turn it to OFF status or click Delete to remove
the event setting�

To remove a server setting from the list, select a server name from the drop-down list and click Delete�
Note that only when the server setting is not being applied to an event setting can it be deleted�

To remove a media setting from the list, select a media name from the drop-down list and click Delete�
Note that only when the media setting is not being applied to an event setting can it be deleted�

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Server Settings

Click Add Server on Event Settings page to open the Server Setting page� On this page, you can specify

where the notication messages are sent when a trigger is activated. A total of 5 server settings can be
congured.

Server name: Enter a name for the server setting�

Server Type

There are four choices of server types available: Email, FTP, HTTP, and Network storage�

to display the detailed conguration options. You can congure either one or all of them.

Email: Select to send the media les via email when a trigger is activated.

Select the item

■ Sender email address: Enter the email address of the sender.

■ Recipient email address: Enter the email address of the recipient.

■ Server address: Enter the domain name or IP address of the email server.

■ User name: Enter the user name of the email account if necessary.

■ Password: Enter the password of the email account if necessary.

■ Server port: The default mail server port is set to 25. You can also manually set another port.

If your SMTP server requires a secure connection (SSL), check This server requires a secure

connection (SSL).

To verify if the email settings are correctly congured, 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 to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page.

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FTP: Select to send the media les to an FTP server when a trigger is activated.

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■ Server address: Enter the domain name or IP address of the FTP server.

■ Server port

By default, the FTP server port is set to 21� It can also be assigned to another port number between

1025 and 65535�

■ User name: Enter the login name of the FTP account.

■ Password: Enter the password of the FTP account.

■ FTP folder name

Enter the folder where the media le will be placed. If the folder name does not exist, the Network

Camera will create one on the FTP server�

■ 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 rewall.

To verify if the FTP settings are correctly congured, click Test� The result will be shown in a pop-up
window as shown below. If successful, you will also receive a test.txt le on the FTP server.

Click Save to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page.

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HTTP: Select to send the media les to an HTTP server when a trigger is activated.

■ URL: Enter the URL of the HTTP server.

■ User name: Enter the user name if necessary.

■ Password: Enter the password if necessary.

To verify if the HTTP settings are correctly congured, click Test� The result will be shown in a pop-up
window as below. If successful, you will receive a test.txt le on the HTTP server.

Click Save to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page.

Network storage: Select to send the media les to a network storage location when a trigger is activated�
Please refer to Network Storage Setting on page 91 for details�

Click Save to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page.

When completed, the new server settings will automatically be displayed on the Event Settings page�

For example:

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Media Settings

Click Add Media on the Event Settings page to open the Media Settings page� On this page, you can
specify the type of media that will be sent when a trigger is activated� A total of 5 media settings can be

congured.

Media name: Enter a name for the media setting�

Media Type

There are three choices of media types available: Snapshot, Video Clip, and System log�

to display the detailed conguration options. You can congure either one or all of them.

Snapshot: Select to send snapshots when a trigger is activated�

Select the item

■ Source: Select to take snapshots from stream 1 ~ 4.

■ Send

pre-event images
The Network Camera has a buffer area; it temporarily holds data up to a certain limit� Enter a number
to decide how many images to capture before a trigger is activated� Up to 7 images can be generated�

■ Send

post-event images
Enter a number to decide how many images to capture after a trigger is activated� Up to 7 images can
be generated�

For example, if both the Send pre-event images and Send post-event images are set to 7, a total of 15

images are generated after a trigger is activated�

1 pic. 2 pic. 3 pic. 4 pic. 5 pic. 6 pic. 7 pic. 8 pic. 9 pic.

Trigger Activation

10 pic. 11 pic. 10 pic. 12 pic. 13 pic. 14 pic. 15 pic.

■ File name prex
Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the le name.

■ Add date and time sufx to the le name
Select this option to add a date/time sufx to the le name.

For example:

Snapshot_20091104_100341

File name prefix

Date and time suffix

The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS

Click Save to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page.

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Video clip: Select to send video clips when a trigger is activated�

■ Source: The source of video clip, which will be identical to the time shift caching stream. For more

information about time shift caching stream, please refer to page 54�

■ Pre-event recording

The Network Camera has a buffer area; it temporarily holds data up to a certain limit� Enter a number
to decide the duration of recording before a trigger is activated� Up to 9 seconds can be set�

■ Maximum duration
Specify the maximum recording duration in seconds. Up to 10 seconds can be set.
For example, if pre-event recording is set to five seconds and the maximum duration is set to ten

seconds, the Network Camera continues to record for another 4 seconds after a trigger is activated�

1 sec. 2 sec. 3 sec. 4 sec. 5 sec. 6 sec. 7 sec. 8 sec. 9 sec. 10 sec.

Trigger Activation

■ Maximum le size
Specify the maximum le size allowed.

■ File name prex
Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the le name.

For example:

Video_20091104_100341

File name prefix

Date and time suffix

The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS

Click Save to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page.

System log: Select to send a system log when a trigger is activated�
Click Save to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page.

When completed, click Save to enable the settings and click Close to exit this page. The new media
settings will appear on the Event Settings page�

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You can continue to select a server and media type for the event� Please go back to page 66 for detailed
information�

■ SD Test: Click to test your SD card� The system will display a message indicating success or failure� If
you want to use your SD card for local storage, please format it before use� Please refer to page 91 for
detailed information�

■ Create folders by date, time, and hour automatically: If you check this item, the system will generate

folders automatically by date�

■ View: Click this button to open a file list window. This function is only for SD card and Network
Storage�

If you click View button of SD card, a Local storage page will pop up for you to manage recorded les

on SD card� For more information about Local storage, please refer to page 94 for illustration�

If you click View button of Network storage, a file directory window will pop up for you to view

recorded data on Network storage� For detailed illustration, please refer to the next page�

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The following is an example of a le destination with video clips:

Click to delete selected items

Click 20091120 to open the directory:

The format is: HH (24r)

Click to open the le list for that hour

20091120

20091121

20091122

The format is: YYYYMMDD

Click to open the directory

Click to delete all recorded data

2009/11/20

2009/11/20

Click to delete
selected items

Click to go back to the previous
level of the directory

Click to delete all
recorded data

2009/11/20

2009/11/20

The format is: File name prex + Minute (mm)

You can set up the le name prex on Media Settings page.

Please refer to page 87 for detailed information�

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Recording

Advanced Mode

This section explains how to congure the recording settings for the Network Camera.

Recording Settings

Insert your SD card and click here to test

NOTE

► Before setting up this page, please set up the Network Storage on the Server Settings page rst.
► Please remember to format your SD card when using for the rst time. Please refer to page 94 for

detailed information�

Network Storage Setting

Click Server to open the Server Settings page and follow the steps below to set up:
1� Fill in the information for your server�

For example:

3

Network storage path
(\\server name or IP address\folder name)

1

2

4

User name and password for your server

2� Click Test to check the setting� The result will be shown in the pop-up window�

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If successful, you will receive a test.txt le on the network storage server.

3� Enter a server name�
4� Click Save to complete the settings and click Close to exit the page.

Recording Settings
Click Add to open the recording setting page� In this page, you can define the recording source,

recording schedule, and recording capacity. A total of 2 recording settings can be congured.

Recording name: Enter a name for the recording setting�

Enable this recording: Select this option to enable video recording�

Priority: Select the relative importance of this recording setting (High, Normal, and Low)�

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Source: Select the recording source (stream 1 ~ 4)�

Trigger: Select a trigger source�

■ Schedule: The server will start to record les on the local storage or network storage (NAS).

■ Network fail: Since network fail, the server will start to record les on the local storage (SD card).

Recording Schedule: Specify the recording duration�

■ Select the days of the week.

■ Select the recording start and end times in 24-hr time format.

Destination: You can select the SD card or network storage that was set up for the recorded video les.

Capacity: You can choose either the entire free space available or limit the reserved space� The
recording size limit must be larger than the reserved amount for cyclic recording�

File name prex: Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the le name.

Enable cyclic recording: If you check this item, when the maximum capacity is reached, the oldest le
will be overwritten by the latest one� The reserved amount is reserved for cyclic recording to prevent
malfunction� This value must be larger than 15 MBytes�

If you want to enable recording notication, please click Application to set up� Please refer to Trigger >
Recording notify on page 81 for detailed information�

When completed, select Enable this recording� Click Save to enable the setting and click Close to exit

this page. When the system begins recording, it will send the recorded les to the Network Storage.

The new recording name will appear in the drop-down list on the recording page as shown below�

To remove a recording setting from the list, select a recording name from the drop-down list and click
Delete�

■ Click Video (Name): Opens the Recording Settings page to modify�

■ Click ON (Status): The Status will become OFF and stop recording�

■ Click NAS (Destination): Opens the le list of recordings as shown below. For more information about

folder naming rules, please refer to page 90 for details�

20091120

20091121

20091122

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Local Storage

Advanced Mode

This section explains how to manage the local storage on the Network Camera. Here you can
view SD card status, search for recorded les to playback, download, etc.

no SD card

SD Card Management

SD card status: This column shows the status and reserved space of your SD card� Please remember to

format the SD card when using for the rst time.

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SD card control

■ Enable cyclic storage: Check this item if you want to enable cyclic recording� When the maximum
capacity is reached, the oldest le will be overwritten by the latest one.

■ Enable automatic disk cleanup: Check this item and enter the number of days you wish to retain a le.
For example, if you enter “7 days”, the recorded les will be stored on the SD card for 7 days.

Click Save to enable your settings�

Searching and Viewing the Records

This column allows the user to set up search criteria for recorded data� If you do not select any criteria
and click Search button, all recorded data will be listed in the Search Results cloumn�

File attributes: Select one or more items as your search criteria�

Trigger time: Manually enter the time range you want to search�

Click Search and the recorded data corresponding to the search criteria will be listed in Search Results
window�

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Search Results

The following is an example of search results. There are four columns: Trigger time, Media type, Trigger

type, and Locked� Click

Numbers of entries displayed on one page

to sort the search results in either direction�

Enter a key word to lter the

search results

Highlight an
item

Click to switch
pages

View: Click on a search result which will highlight the selected item in purple as shown above� Click the

View button and a media window will pop up to play back the selected le.
For example:

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Download: Click on a search result to highlight the selected item in purple as shown above� Then click
the Download button and a le download window will pop up for you to save the le.

JPEGs to AVI: This functions only applies to “JPEG“ format files such as snapshots. You can select
several snapshots from the list, then click this button. Those snapshots will be converted into an AVI le.

Lock/Unlock: Select the desired search results, then click this button� The selected items will become

Locked, which will not be deleted during cyclic recoroding� You can click again to unlock the selections�

For example:

Remove: Select the desired search results, then click this button to delete the les.

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System Log

Advanced Mode

This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to send the system log to the

remote server as backup�

Remote Log

You can congure the Network Camera to send the system log le to a remote server as a log backup.

Before utilizing this feature, it is suggested that the user install a log-recording tool to receive system log

messages from the Network Camera. An example is Kiwi Syslog Daemon. Visit http://www.kiwisyslog.

com/kiwi-syslog-daemon-overview/�

Follow the steps below to set up the remote log:

1. In the IP address text box, enter the IP address of the remote server.

2. In the port text box, enter the port number of the remote server.

3� When completed, select Enable remote log and click Save to enable the setting�

Current Log

This column displays the system log in chronological order� The system log is stored in the Network
Camera’s buffer area and will be overwritten when reaching a certain limit�

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View Parameters

Advanced Mode

The View Parameters page lists the entire system’s parameters in alphabetical order� If you
need technical assistance, please provide the information listed on this page�

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Maintenance

This chapter explains how to restore the Network Camera to factory default, upgrade rmware

version, etc�

Reboot

This feature allows you to reboot the Network Camera, which takes about one minute to complete� When
completed, the live video page will be displayed in your browser� The following message will be displayed
during the reboot process�

If the connection fails after rebooting, manually enter the IP address of the Network Camera in the

address eld to resume the connection.

Restore

This feature allows you to restore the Network Camera to factory default settings�

Network Type: Select this option to retain the Network Type settings (please refer to Network Type on
page 34)�

Daylight Saving Time: Select this option to retain the Daylight Saving Time settings (please refer to
System on page 25)

Custom Language: Select this option to retain the Custom Language settings�

If none of the options is selected, all settings will be restored to factory default�

The following message is displayed during the restoring process�

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