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VIVOTEK FD8162 is an easy-to-use fixed dome network camera, featuring 2-Megapixel
or 1080p Full HD resolution with superb image quality up to 30 fps� As a true day/night
camera, the FD8162 features a removable IR-cut filter, maintaining clear images 24 hours
a day� With WDR enhancement, users can identify image details in extremely bright or
dark environments� It is especially suitable for monitoring wide open indoor environments
such as building entrances, airports or applications requiring accurate identification�
With high-performance H�264/MPEG-4/MJPEG compression technology, the FD8162
offers extra-smooth HD video quality� For installers, properly adjusting the focus of a
megapixel network camera can be difficult due to the image detail� To resolve this, the
FD8162 is equipped with a focus assist button to allow users to precisely adjust the camera
focus� Furthermore, the unique design of the one-step mount facilitates easy usage of the
FD8162, offering more flexible, hassle-free installation and maintenance�
Together with a PIR sensor for thermal detection, 802�3af compliant PoE, tamper detection,
Micro SD/SDHC card for on-board storage, video cropping and e-PTZ functionality, the
FD8162 is indisputably the top choice for reliable and high performance surveillance�
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Read Before Use
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country� The Network Camera is not
only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a exible surveillance system. It is
the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for
its intended use�
It is important to rst verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package Contents
listed below� Take note of the warnings in the Quick Installation Guide before the Network Camera is
installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation chapter to avoid damage due to
faulty assembly and installation� This also ensures the product is used properly as intended�
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who have basic
networking knowledge� It is designed for various applications including video sharing, general security/
surveillance, etc� The Configuration chapter suggests ways to best utilize the Network Camera and
ensure proper operations� For creative and professional developers, the URL Commands of the Network
Camera section serves as a helpful reference to customizing existing homepages or integrating with the
current web server�
Package Contents
■ FD8162 - the Network Camera
■ Alignment Sticker
■ T10 Torx screwdriver / Screws / Plastic anchors
■ DC Power Cable
■ Quick Installation Guide / Warranty Card
■ Software CD
Symbols and Statements in this Document
INFORMATION: provides important messages or advices that might help prevent inconvenient
or problem situations�
NOTE: Notices provide guidance or advices that are related to the functional integrity of the
machine�
Tips: Tips are useful information that helps enhance or facilitae an installation, function, or
process�
WARNING! or IMPORTANT!: These statements indicate situations that can be dangerous or
hazardous to the machine or you�
Electrical Hazard: This statement appears when high voltage electrical hazards might occur
to an operator�
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Ethernet
Micro SD Card
Audio InAV Out
Reset
Int.
NTSC
PAL
Ext.
(18 units, effective up
(18 units, effective up
to 15m)
60Hz
NTSC
NTSC
Reset
Int.
NTSC
Physical Description
Camera Front View
Lens
Microphone
Camera Rear View
Built-in
Light Sensor
Black Cover
IR LEDs
(18 units, effective up
to 15m)
Focus Assist
Button
Reserved
PIR Sensor
Micro SD/SDHC
Card Slot
Reset Button
Jumpers
Microphone
internal
external
12
Video Output
NTSC
60Hz
PAL
50Hz
Audio/Video Out
General IO Terminal
Block
Audio In
10/100BaseT
General I/O Terminal Block
Ethernet
This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external
input / output devices. The pin denitions are described below.
PinName
1DC 12V2DC 12V+
3AC 24V_2
87654321
4AC 24V_1
5DI- (GND)
6DI+
7DO8DO+ (+12V)
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Before installing your camera, make
Top View
Side View
sure the built-in PIR (Passive Infrared
Sensor) can be directed toward the
area of interest, where possible
intrusion may occur� (The sensitivity
of PIR sensor depends on the object
size and temperature differences
50
50
5m
41
5m
between the object and the background
environment�)
41
Use the included T10 Torx screwdriver to loosen screws on the sides of dome cover to remove it� You
should then jot down the MAC address printed on the bottom of the camera�
Dome Cover
Bottom of the Camera
Remove the black cover as shown below so that you can ne-tune the focus and zoom the
camera later when the cabling is done�
Tilt Adjustment
Screw
Focus Ctrl
Zoom Ctrl
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Ethernet
Micro SD Card
Audio InAV Out
Reset
Int.
NTSC
PAL
Ext.
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
Hardware Reset
Reset Button
The reset button is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings� Sometimes
resetting the system can return the camera to normal operation� If the system problems remain
after reset, press the reset button longer to restore the factory settings and install again�
Reset: Press and release the recessed reset button with a straightened paper clip� Wait for the
Network Camera to reboot�
Restore: Press and hold the recessed reset button for at least several seconds to restore� Note
that all settings will be restored to factory defaults�
SD/SDHC Card Capacity
This network camera is compliant with Micro SD/SDHC 32GB and other preceding standard SD
cards�
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Wall Mount
Ceiling Mount
1� Attach the alignment sticker to the ceilling/wall�
2� Through the two circles on the sticker, drill two pilot holes into the ceilling/wall�
3� The Network Camera can be mounted with the cable routed through the ceiling/wall or
from the side� If you want to feed the cable through the ceiling/wall, drill a cable hole A as
shown in the above picture�
4� Hammer the supplied plastic anchors into the holes�
5� Align the two holes on each side of the camera base with the two plastic anchors on the
ceilling/wall, insert the supplied screws to corresponding holes and secure them with a
screwdriver�
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Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet
There are several ways to set up the Network Camera over the Internet� The rst way is to set
up the Network Camera behind a router� The second way is to utilize a static IP� The third way is
to use PPPoE�
Internet connection via a router
Before enabling the access to the Network Camera over the Internet, make sure you have a
router and follow the steps below�
1� Connect your Network Camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated below�
Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 12 for
details�
LAN (Local Area Network)
RouterIPaddress: 192.168.0.1
2� In this case, if the Local Area Network (LAN) IP address of your Network Camera is
192�168�0�3, please forward the following ports for the Network Camera on the router�
■ Secondary HTTP port
■ 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 51 for details�
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Internet connection with static IP
Choose this connection type if you are required to use a static IP for the Network Camera�
Please refer to LAN conguration on page 51 for details.
Internet connection via PPPoE (Point-to-Point over Ethernet)
Choose this connection type if you are connected to the Internet via a DSL Line� Please refer to
PPPoE on page 49 for details�
Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE)
When using a PoE-enabled switch
The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single
Ethernet cable� Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enabled
switch via Ethernet cable�
PoE Switch
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Power + Data Transmission
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)
Non-PoE Switch
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General Connection (without PoE)
1� If you have external DI devices, make the connection from general I/O terminal block�
2� Ethernet, power, and other cables are user-supplied� Use a Category 5 Cross Cable when
Network Camera is directly connected to PC�
3� Connect either the DC or AC pins from the terminal block to a power outlet�
Ethernet
Switch
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Red
Software Installation
Black
Pin1 & 2 DC 12V
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�
IW
2
Installation
Wizard 2
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 a brief search, the main installer window will pop up� Double-click on the MAC address
that matches the one printed on the camera label or the S/N number on the package box label
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to open a browser management session with the Network Camera�
Internet Explorer�
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0002D107258A
00-02-D1-07-25-8A 192.168.5.151 FD8162
0002D107258A
Ready to Use
1� A browser session with the Network Camera should prompt as shown below�
2� You should be able to see live video from your camera� You may also install the 32-channel
recording software from the software CD in a deployment consisting of multiple cameras� For
its installation details, please refer to its related documents�
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Based on the live image retrieved from the camera, adjust the camera lens to the desired view
angle:
1� Turn the lens module left and right�
2� Loosen the tilt adjustment screws on both sides of the camera and then turn the lens module
up and down� Upon completion, tighten the screws�
3� Turn the lens to adjust the image orientation�
2
3
Tilt 65°
1
Pan 350°
3-axis Mechanism Design
Rotate 350°
To adjust the zoom factor and focus range
1� Loosen the zoom controller and then adjust zoom factor by moving the controller left and
right� Upon completion, tighten the zoom controller screw�
2� Loosen the focus controller and then adjust focus range by moving the controller left and
right� Upon completion, tighten the focus controller screw�
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IMPORTANT! DO NOT over-tighten the controller
bars� Doing so will damage the camera lens module�
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1� Align the notches on the inner side of the black cover with the rivets on the sides of the lens,
and then x the black cover.
2� If you choose to feed the cable through the ceiling/wall, arrange the cables neatly through
the cable hole A (not shown in the drawing)� If you choose to feed the cable from the side, remove plate B�
3� Attach the dome cover to the camera as the direction shown below� Tighten two screws from
the sides of the dome cover�
4� Finally, make sure all parts of the camera are securely installed�
1
Black Cover
A
3
B
2
Dome Cover
IMPORTANT! Be ware of
the cable route!
1� When mounting the camera, you can use the key hole slot at the bottom� The key hole slot
helps facilitate installation and a safe mounting� First fasten a pioneer screw to the wall/
ceiling� Mount the camera to the screw�
2� Use a pencil to mark the locations of the 3 permanent mounting holes�
3� When cabling and the initial adjustment is done, mount the camera by fastening screws to the
3 mounting holes�
Key Hole Slot
Mounting Holes
Pioneer Screw
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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 Netwotk 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 prompt 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 live
video. If you do not have Quick Time on your computer, please download Quick Time
from Apple Inc's website, and then launch your web browser.
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NOTE:
1. By default, your Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized
access, it is highly recommended to congure a password for your camera later.
more information about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security
on page 40
.
2. If you see a dialogue box indicating that your security settings prohibit running
ActiveX Controls®, please enable ActiveX Controls for your browser.
To enable the ActiveX® Controls for your browser:
1� Choose Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level�
VIVOTEK
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2� Look for Download signed ActiveX
®
controls; select Enable or Prompt� Click OK�
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3� Refresh your web browser, then install the ActiveX® control� Follow the instructions to
complete installation�
Using RTSP Players
To view the H�264/MPEG-4 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the
following players that support RTSP streaming�
Quick Time Player
Real Player
1� Launch the RTSP player�
2� Choose File > Open URL� A URL dialog box will prompt�
3� The address format is rtsp://<ip address>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming access name for
stream1 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 60�
For example:
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp
4. The live video will be displayed in your player. For more information on how to congure the
RTSP access name, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 59 for details�
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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
10�
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 60�
2� As the the bandwidth on 3G networks is limited, you will not be able to use a large video size�
Please set the video and audio streaming parameters as listed below�
For more information, please refer to Stream settings on page 78�
Video ModeMPEG-4
Frame size176 x 144
Maximum frame rate5 fps
Intra frame period1S
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 60�
4� Launch the player on the 3GPP-compatible mobile devices (e�g�, Real Player)�
5. Type the following URL commands in the URL eld.
The address format is rtsp://<public ip address of your camera>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming
access name for stream 3>�
For example:
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp
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Using VIVOTEK Recording Software
The product software CD also contains recording software, allowing simultaneous monitoring
and video recording for multiple Network Cameras� Please install the recording software; then
launch the program to add the Network Camera to the Channel list� For detailed information
about how to use the recording software, please refer to the user’s manual of the software or
download it fromhttp://www�vivotek�com�
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Main Page
This chapter explains the screen elements on the main page� It is composed of the following
sections: VIVOTEK INC. Logo, Host Name, Camera Control Area, Conguration Area, and Live
Video Window�
VIVOTEK INC.
Logo
Camera Control
Area
Resize Button
Hide Button
Host Name
Live View Window
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, please refer to System on page 29.
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 78
for detailed information�
Manual Trigger: Click to enable/disable an event trigger manually� Please configure an event setting
before enabling this function. A total of 3 or 4 event settings can be congured. For more information
about event setting, please refer to page 86� If you want to hide this item on the homepage, please go to
the System > Homepage Layout > General settings > Customized button to uncheck “show manual
trigger button”�
PTZ Panel: This camera supports digital (e-PTZ) pan/tilt/zoom control� The e-PTZ control setting section
is displayed as the default control option� Please refer to page 83 for more information�
Digital Output: Click to turn the digital output device on or off�
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Focus Assist Button:
Follow the steps below to manually ne-tune the camera’s focus.
1. Manually adjust the zoom controller of the camera lens to x the camer’s view angle.
2� Click on the “On” button of the Focus Assist function on the homepage session with the camera to
start the focus assist function� The Live View window will automatically enter the full screen mode�
Zoom
Focus
3. The oating indicator will appear at the bottom of the screen showing the calculated focus information.
While you manually adjust the camera’s focus, the numeric readings and the onscreen color bar
should fluctuate and you should find the best results when the focus value is stated as the “BEST
FOCUS�”
FOCUS VALUE
98/107
The color bar fluctuates according to current focus value.The color bar reaches the optimal value.
BEST FOCUS
106/107
4� When done, tighten the zoom and focus controller bars, and then press the ESC key to leave the full-
screen mode�
5� Turn off the focus assist function by clicking the “Off” button�
IMPORTANT!
1. Before using the Focus Assist function, the camera should have been stably installed
and the camera's shooting direction and view angle must be secured for a stable view.
If the view is altered, you should fine-tune the camera's zoom and focus again by
turning off and restarting the function.
2. Instead of a BNC connector, the camera is equipped with an AV output phone-jack that
serves the same purpose for initial video adjustment. You may use the AV output to
connect to a portable monitor such as a mini-DVR.
You may also refer to VIVOTEK’s website for an application note on the use of this function: http://www�
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
The viewing region of
the curruent video
stream
video) and a oating frame (the viewing region of the
current video stream). The oating frame allows users
The largest frame size
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 83� For more
information about how to set up the viewing region of
the current video stream, please refer to page 78�
To move the current view window, place
your cursor on it and let the cursor
change to the all-direction arrow�
Conguration Area
all-direction arrow
Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page� For more information, please refer to
Client Settings on page 26�
Conguration: Click this button to access more of the conguration options provided with the Network
Camera� It is suggested that a password is applied to the Network Camera so that only the administrator
can configure the Network Camera� For more information, please refer to the description for the
Conguration menus on page 28.
Language: Click this button to choose a language for the user interface� Language options are available
in: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano,
日本語
, Português,
簡体中文
, and
繁體中文
� You can
also change a language on the Conguration page; please refer to page 28.
Hide Button
You can click the hide button to hide the control panel or display the control panel�
Resize Buttons
:
Click the Auto button, the video cell will resize automatically to t the monitor.
Click 100% is to display the original homepage size�
Click 50% is to resize the homepage to 50% of its original size�
Click 25% is to resize the homepage to 25% of its original size�
Live Video Window
■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to H�264 / MPEG-4:
MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options
Video Title
Title and Time
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Time
Video Control Buttons
Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Video settings on
page 69�
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Audio will project from
H�264 / MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options: The transmission protocol and media options for H�264 /
MPEG-4 video streaming. For further conguration, please refer to Client Settings on page 26.
Time: Display the current time. For further conguration, please refer to Media > Image > Genral settings
on page 69�
Title and Time: The video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For further conguration,
please refer to Media > Image > Genral settings on page 69�
Video and Audio Control Buttons: Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera
conguration, some buttons may not be available.
Snapshot: Click this button to capture and save still images� The captured images will be displayed
in a pop-up window� Right-click the image and choose Save Picture As to save it in JPEG (*�jpg) or BMP
(*�bmp) format�
Digital Zoom: Click and uncheck “Disable digital zoom” to enable the zoom operation� The navigation
screen indicates the part of the image being magnied. To control the zoom level, drag the slider bar. To
move to a different area you want to magnify, drag the navigation screen�
Pause: Pause the transmission of the streaming media� The button becomes the Resume button
after clicking the Pause button�
Stop: Stop the transmission of the streaming media� Click the Resume button to continue
transmission�
Start MP4 Recording: Click this button to record video clips in MP4 file format to your computer�
Press the
Stop MP4 Recording button to end recording� When you exit the web browser, video
recording stops accordingly. To specify the storage destination and le name, please refer to MP4 Saving
Options on page 27 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�
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■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MJPEG:
MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options
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Video Title
Title and Time
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Time
Video Control Buttons
Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on
page 69�
Time: Display the current time� For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 69�
Title and Time: Video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video� For more information, please
refer to Media > Image on page 69
�
Video and Audio Control Buttons: Depending on the camera model and your current conguration, some
buttons may not be available�
Snapshot: Click this button to capture and save still images� The captured images will be displayed
in a pop-up window� Right-click the image and choose Save Picture As to save it in JPEG (*�jpg) or BMP
(*�bmp) format�
Digital Zoom: Click and uncheck “Disable digital zoom” to enable the zoom operation� The navigation
screen indicates the part of the image being magnied. To control the zoom level, drag the slider bar. To
move to a different area you want to magnify, drag the navigation screen�
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 27 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 options with the transmission protocols with
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 trafc and images may be broken. Activate UDP connection
when occasions require time-sensitive responses and the video quality is less important� Note that each
unicast client connecting to the server takes up additional bandwidth and the Network Camera allows up
to ten simultaneous accesses�
UDP multicast: This protocol allows multicast-enabled routers to forward network packets to all clients
requesting streaming media� This helps to reduce the network transmission load of the Network Camera
while serving multiple clients at the same time� Note that to utilize this feature, the Network Camera must
be configured to enable multicast streaming at the same time� For more information, please refer to
RTSP Streaming on page 60�
TCP: This protocol guarantees the complete delivery of streaming data and thus provides better video
quality� The downside of this protocol is that its real-time effect is not as good as that of using the UDP
protocol�
HTTP: This protocol allows the same quality as TCP protocol without needing to open specic ports for
streaming under some network environments. Users behind a rewall can utilize this protocol to allow
camera’s streaming data to pass through�
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MP4 Saving Options
Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking 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 prex: Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the video le name.
Add date and time sufx to the le name: Select this option to append the date and time to the end of the
le name.
CLIP_20110328-180853
File name prefix
Date and time suffix
The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS
Local Streaming Buffer Time
Due to unsteady bandwidth flow, 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 being
played on the live viewing window� This helps produce a smoothlier live streaming� If you enter a vlue of
3000 milliseconds, the streaming will delay for 3 seconds�
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Conguration
Click Configuration on the main page to enter the camera setting pages� Note that only
Administrators can access the conguration page.
VIVOTEK 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 (PTZ/ Event/ Recording/ Local storage) are not displayed in Basic Mode�
If you want to set up advanced functions, please click on [Advanced Mode] at the bottom of the
conguration list to switch to Advanced Mode.
In order to simplify the user interface, detailed information will be hidden unless you click on the
function item. When you click on the rst sub-item, the detailed information for the rst sub-item
will be displayed; when you click on the second sub-item, the detailed information for the second
sub-item will be displayed and that of the rst sub-item will be hidden.
The following is the interface of the Basic Mode and the Advanced Mode:
Basic Mode
Navigation Area
Configuration List
Click to switch to Advanced Mode
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Advanced Mode
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Navigation Area
Configuration List
Click to switch to Basic Mode
Firmware Version
Each function on the conguration list will be explained in the following sections. Those functions that are
displayed only in Advanced Mode are marked with
Advanced Mode
� If you want to set up advanced
functions, please click on [Advanced Mode] at the bottom of the conguration list.
The Navigation Area provides access to all different views from the Home page (for live viewing),
Conguration page, and multi-language selection�
System > General settings
This section explains how to congure the basic settings for the Network Camera, such as the
host name and system time� It is composed of the following two columns: System and System
Time�
System
Host name: Enter a desired name for the Network Camera� The name will be displayed at the top center
of the main page�
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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�
Sync with computer time: Select this option to synchronize the date and time of the Network Camera with
the local computer� The read-only date and time of the PC is displayed as updated�
Manual: The administrator can enter the date and time manually� Note that the date and time format are
[yyyy/mm/dd] and [hh:mm:ss]�
Automatic: The Network Time Protocol is a protocol which synchronizes computer clocks by periodically
querying an NTP Server�
NTP server: Assign the IP address or domain name of the time-server� Leaving the text box blank
connects the Network Camera to the default time servers�
Update interval: Select to update the time using the NTP server on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly
basis�
Time zone
Advanced Mode
: Select the appropriate time zone from the list� If you want to upload
Daylight Savings Time rules, please refer to System > Maintenance > Import/ Export les on page 37
for details�
When nished with the settings on this page, click Save at the bottom of the page to enable the settings�
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