Vivotek FD8171 User Manual
Fixed Dome
FD8171
Network Camera
User’s Manual
3MP • 20M IR • Smart Focus System
Rev. 1.1
Rev. 1.0
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Table of Contents
Overview
Revision History ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Read Before Use ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Package Contents ................................................................................................................................... 5
Symbols and Statements in this Document ............................................................................................. 5
Physical Description .............................................................................................................................. 6
Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................... 7
Network Deployment ............................................................................................................................... 9
Adjusting the Lens ................................................................................................................................. 10
Completion ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Software Installation .............................................................................................................................. 17
Ready to Use ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Accessing the Network Camera
Using Web Browsers ............................................................................................................................. 19
Using RTSP Players .............................................................................................................................. 22
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ............................................................................................... 23
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software .................................................................................................... 24
Main Page
Client Settings
Conguration
System > General settings .................................................................................................................... 36
System > Homepage layout ................................................................................................................. 38
System > Logs ...................................................................................................................................... 41
System > Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 43
System > Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 44
Media > Image .................................................................................................................................... 48
Media > Video > FOV ............................................................................................................................ 57
Media > Video > Stream ........................................................................................................................ 57
Media > Video ....................................................................................................................................... 58
Media > Audio........................................................................................................................................ 66
Network > General settings ................................................................................................................... 67
Network > Streaming protocols ........................................................................................................... 75
Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) .................................................................. 84
Security > User Account ........................................................................................................................ 85
Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) ........................................................86
Security > Access List ......................................................................................................................... 93
PTZ > PTZ settings ............................................................................................................................. 98
Event > Event settings ........................................................................................................................ 102
Applications > Motion detection........................................................................................................... 116
Applications > DI and DO .................................................................................................................... 119
Applications > Tampering detection .................................................................................................... 11 9
Applications > Audio detection .......................................................................................................... 120
Applications > VADP (VIVOTEK Application Development Platform) ................................................122
Applications > PIR ............................................................................................................................... 124
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Recording > Recording settings .............................................................................................................. 125
Local storage > SD card management .................................................................................................... 130
Local storage > Content management .................................................................................................... 131
Appendix
URL Commands for the Network Camera ................................................................................................ 134
Technical Specications ...........................................................................................................................218
Technology License Notice ....................................................................................................................... 220
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .......................................................................................................221
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Overview
VIVOTEK FD8171 is a professional indoor dome network camera offering 30 fps @ 3-Megapixel or 60
fps @ 1080p resolution with superb image quality. As a professional day/night camera, FD8171 adopts a
Smart IR technology which prevents overexposure and provides noise reduction to adjust the IR lighting
intensity instantaneously based on the changes of lights in the ambient environment.
Featuring 3D Noise Reduction Technology, it enables the FD8171 to capture clear, polished video under
low-light conditions, which also helps to reduce bandwidth from sensor noise. Combined WDR Enhanced
technology, users can identify image details in extremely bright as well as dark environments.
In addition, FD8171 implements Smart Stream Technology, which allows users to set region of interests
(ROIs) for improved clarity without raising the bitrate so as to optimize storage and bandwidth efciency.
To provide top-notch image quality, FD8171 also comes with a P-iris lens, which controls the iris with
extreme precision with its built-in stepper motor. By using software controls, the lens maintains the iris
opening at an optimal level at all times, resulting in superior sharpness and depth of field as well as
image quality. Furthermore, for installers, properly adjusting the focus of a megapixel network camera
can be difcult due to the image detail. Thus, FD8171 is also designed with VIVOTEK’s Smart Focus
System to make installation and adjustment easier by allowing remote focus and zoom adjustment.
Revision History
■ Rev. 1.0: Initial release
■ Rev. 1.1: Corrected DO pin description.
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Read Before Use
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera
is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a exible surveillance
system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before
installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package
Contents listed below. Take note of the warnings in the Quick Installation Guide before the Network
Camera is installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation chapter to
avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used
properly as intended.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who
have basic networking knowledge. It is designed for various applications including video sharing,
general security/surveillance, etc. The Configuration chapter suggests ways to best utilize the
Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For creative and professional developers, the URL
Commands of the Network Camera section serves as a helpful reference to customizing existing
homepages or integrating with the current web server.
Package Contents
■ FD8171
■ Alignment sticker
■ T20 Torx screwdriver / Screws / Plastic anchors / AV cable
■ Software CD
■ Quick Installation Guide
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 facilitate 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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1. DC 12V-
2. DC12V+
3. AC24V_2
4. AC24V_1
5. DI- (GND)
6. DI+
7. DO-
8. DO+ (+12V)
Physical Description
Camera Front View
Vari-focal Lens
Built-in Microphone
Light sensor
IR LEDs (15 units, effective up to
20m)
Focus & Zoom Buttons
Camera Rear View
MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot
Reset Button
Jumpers
Microphone
internal
Video Output
NTSC 60Hz
Audio/Video Out
PIR Sensor
(green)
Reset
Int.
PALExt.
NTSC
Micro SD Card
NOTE:
The max. output load from pins
#7 and 8 is 50mA.
Ethernet
Audio InAV Out
123 74 5 86
General I/O Terminal Block
external
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PAL
50Hz
1 2
Microphone In (pink)
Ethernet 10/100 RJ45
Socket
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Hardware Installation
Top View Side View
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5m
5m
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50
41
Before installing your camera, make 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 between the object
and the background environment).
Remove the dome cover using the included T10 screwdriver. Record the MAC address at
the product label.
Dome Cover
Bottom of the Camera
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NOTE:
Use the included AV cable to connect to a camera tester or LCD monitor to begin initial
setup.
Camera tester
Ceiling Mount
AV Out
Wall 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.
4. Hammer the supplied plastic anchors into the holes.
5. Align the holes on the camera with the plastic anchors on the ceilling/wall, secure the
camera with the included screws.
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Network Deployment
General Connection (without PoE)
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DC 12V
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
AC 24V±10%
Non-PoE Switch
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Ethernet
1. Connect RJ45 Ethernet cable to a switch.
2. Connect the AC cables from the terminal
block as an alternate power source. The
IO cables are user-supplied.
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 PoEenabled switch via Ethernet cable.
PoE Switch
POWER
COLLISION
LINK
1
2
RECEIVE
PARTITION
3
4
5
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When using a non-PoE switch
Use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the Network Camera and a
non-PoE switch.
PoE Power
Injector
(optional)
Non-PoE Switch
Adjusting the Lens
Adjust the camera lens to the desired viewing angle:
1. Loosen the tilt adjustment screws on both sides
2. Turns the lens modules toward the direction you prefer.
3. Tighten the adjustment screws.
2
Tilt: 65°
Tilt Adjustment Screws
Rotate 350°
POWER
COLLISION
1
LINK
RECEIVE
2
PARTITION
3
4
5
Pan 350°
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To adjust the zoom factor and focus range
1. The camera comes with a motorized vari-
Focus window
2. On this page, you can pull the Zoom and
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focal lens module. With a web console,
you can enter the Configuration > Media
> Image > Focus page to tune the image
zoom and focus.
Focus pointers, set up a Focus window,
and use the Perform auto focus button to
automatically obtain an optimal focus result.
You may also manually ne-tune zoom and
focus using the various functional buttons.
Please refer to your User Manual for more
information.
3. You may also push the Auto Focus & Zoom
buttons on the camera to obtain the same
results especially when you are using
camera tester for onsite adjustment.
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Completion
1. 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.
2. Attach the dome cover to the camera as the direction shown below. Tighten two screws
from the sides of the dome cover.
3. Finally, make sure all parts of the camera are securely installed.
1
A
3
2
Dome Cover
B
Be aware of the
cable route!
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General I/O Terminal Block
This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external
input / output devices. The pin denitions are described below. The 24V AC can be used as an
alternate power source.
1 DC 12V2 DC 12V+
3 AC24V_2
4 AC24V_1
5 DI- (GND)
6 DI+
7 DO8 DO+ (+12V)
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DI/DO Diagram
1. The DO+ pin provides different output voltages depending on the camera model (12V, 5V,
3.3V), and the max. load is 50mA.
2. The max. voltage for DO- pins is 80VDC (External power).
In order to control AC devices, the above diagram can be taken in consideration. The diagram
uses a relay to control the ON/OFF condition of the AC device.
3. An external relay can be triggered by using DO+ or by an external power source, depending
on the type of relay you use.
4. In case of using an individual relay (instead of using a relay module), for protection against
voltage or current spikes, a transient voltage suppression diode must be connected in parallel
with the inductive load.
DI-
VDC
DO+
DI+
Switch
BJT transistor
DO-
NO NC
Relay
External
power source
AC
Source
External
device
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DI-
BJT transistor
DO+
DI+
DO-
Switch
NO NC
Relay
VDC
AC
Source
External
device
Hardware Reset
Recessed Reset
Button
The reset button is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes
resetting the system can return the camera to normal operation. If the system problems remain
after reset, restore the factory settings and install again.
Reset: Press and release the recessed reset button with a straightened paper clip. Wait for the
Network Camera to reboot.
Restore: Press and hold the recessed reset button until the status LED rapidly blinks. Note that
all settings will be restored to factory default. Upon successful restore, the status LED will blink
green and red during normal operation.
Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Capacity
This network camera is compliant with Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC 8GB, 16GB, or 64GB and other
preceding standard SD cards.
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Internet connection via a router
Before setting up the Network Camera over the Internet, make sure you have a router and follow
the steps below.
1. Connect your Network Camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated below.
Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 17 for
details.
IP address : 192.168.0.3
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default router : 192.168.0.1
Internet
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
Cable or DSL Modem
IP address : 192.168.0.2
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default router : 192.168.0.1
2. In this case, if the Local Area Network (LAN) IP address of your Network Camera is
192.168.0.3, please forward the following ports for the Network Camera on the router.
■ HTTP port: default is 80
■ RTSP port: default is 554
■ RTP port for audio: default is 5558
■ RTCP port for audio: default is 5559
■ RTP port for video: default is 5556
■ RTCP port for video: default is 5557
If you have changed the port numbers on the Network page, please open the ports
accordingly on your router. For information on how to forward ports on the router, please refer
to your router’s user’s manual.
3. Find out the public IP address of your router provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Use the public IP and the secondary HTTP port to access the Network Camera from the
Internet. Please refer to Network Type on page 67 for details.
For example, your router and IP settings may look like this:
Device IP Address: internal
port
IP Address: External Port (Mapped port on the
router)
Public IP of router 122.146.57.120
LAN IP of router 192.168.2.1
Camera 1 192.168.2.10:80 122.146.57.120:8000
Camera 2 192.168.2.11:80 122.146.57.120:8001
... ... ...
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Congure the router, virtual server or rewall, so that the router can forward any data coming into a precongured port number to a network camera on the private network, and
allow data from the camera to be transmitted to the outside of the network over the same
path.
From Forward to
122.146.57.120:8000 192.168.2.10:80
122.146.57.120:8001 192.168.2.11:80
... ...
When properly congured, you can access a camera behind the router using the HTTP
request as follows: http://122.146.57.120:8000
If you change the port numbers on the Network conguration page, please open the ports
accordingly on your router. For example, you can open a management session with your
router to congure access through the router to the camera within your local network.
Please consult your network administrator for router conguration if you have troubles with
the conguration.
For more information with network conguration options (such as that of streaming ports),
please refer to Conguration > Network Settings. VIVOTEK also provides the automatic
port forwarding feature as an NAT traversal function with the precondition that your router
must support the UPnP port forwarding feature.
Internet connection with static IP
Choose this connection type if you are required to use a static IP for the Network Camera.
Please refer to LAN setting on page 67 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 68 for details.
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Software Installation
Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), free-bundled software included on the product CD, helps you set up
your Network Camera on the LAN.
IW
1. Install IW2 under the Software Utility directory from the software CD.
Double-click the IW2 shortcut on your desktop to launch the program.
2. The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment.
After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program.
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Installation
Wizard 2
3. The program will search for all VIVOTEK network devices on the same LAN.
4. After a brief search, the installer window will prompt. Click on the MAC and model name
that matches the one printed on the product label. You can then double-click on the address to
open a management session with the Network Camera.
Network Camera
Model No: FD8171
MAC:0002D1730202
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Pat. 6,930,709
R o HS
Made in Taiwan
00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 FD8171
0002D1730202
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Ready to Use
1. A browser session with the Network Camera should prompt as shown below.
2. You should be able to see live video from your camera. You may also install the 32-channel
recording software from the software CD in a deployment consisting of multiple cameras. For
its installation details, please refer to its related documents.
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Accessing the Network Camera
This chapter explains how to access the Network Camera through web browsers, RTSP players,
3GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software.
Using Web Browsers
Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access the Network Cameras on LAN.
If your network environment is not a LAN, follow these steps to access the Netwotk Camera:
1. Launch your web browser (e.g., Microsoft
Chrome).
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.
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Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google
NOTE:
► For Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome users, your browser will use Quick Time to stream
the live video. If you don’t have Quick Time on your computer, please download it 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 85.
► If you see a dialog box indicating that your security settings prohibit running ActiveX
®
Controls, please enable the ActiveX
Controls for your browser.
®
1. Choose Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level.
2. Look for Download signed ActiveX® controls; select Enable or Prompt. Click OK.
3. Refresh your web browser, then install the ActiveX
®
control. Follow the instructions to
complete installation.
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IMPORTANT:
1. Currently the Network Camera utilizes 32-bit ActiveX plugin. You CAN NOT open a
management/view session with the camera using a 64-bit IE browser.
2. If you encounter this problem, try execute the Iexplore.exe program from C:\Windows\
SysWOW64. A 32-bit version of IE browser will be installed.
3. On Windows 7, the 32-bit explorer browser can be accessed from here:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
NOTE:
1. For a megapixel camera, it is recommended to use monitors of the 24" size or larger,
and are capable of 1600x1200 or better resolutions.
2. Below are the defaults for Audio settings:
For cameras with built-in microphone: Not Muted.
For cameras without built-in microphone: Muted.
To receive audio input from external microphone, you may need to enable the audio
input from Media > Audio. Refer to page 66 for more information.
Tips:
• The onscreen Java control can malfunction under the following situations:
A PC connects to different cameras that are using the same IP address (or the same
camera running different rmware versions). Removing your browser cookies will solve
this problem.
• In the event of plug-in compatibility issues, you may try to uninstall the plug-in that was
previously installed.
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Using RTSP Players
To view the MPEG-4 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following
players that support RTSP streaming.
Quick Time Player
VLC 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
stream #1, #2, #3, or #4>
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 76.
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 76 for details.
Video 16:38:01 2013/12/15
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Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices
To view the streaming media through 3GPP-compatible mobile devices, make sure the Network
Camera can be accessed over the Internet. For more information on how to set up the Network
Camera over the Internet, please refer to Setup the Network Camera over the Internet on page
15.
To utilize this feature, please check the following settings on your Network Camera:
1. Because most players on 3GPP mobile phones do not support RTSP authentication, make
sure the authentication mode of RTSP streaming is set to disable.
For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 76.
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 58.
Video Mode H.264
Frame size 176 x 144
Maximum frame rate 5 fps
Intra frame period 1S
Video quality (Constant bit rate) 40kbps
Audio type (G.711) PCMU
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 76.
4. Launch the player on the 3GPP-compatible mobile devices (e.g., VLC 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 # with small frame size and frame rate>.
For example:
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Using VIVOTEK Recording Software
The product software CD also contains an ST-7501 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
Hide Button
Resize Buttons
Host Name
Configuration
Area
Live View Window
VIVOTEK INC. Logo
Click this logo to visit the VIVOTEK website.
Host Name
The host name can be customized to t your needs. For more information, please refer to System on page 36.
Camera Control Area
Video Stream: This Network Camera 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
58 for detailed information.
Manual Trigger: Click to enable/disable an event trigger manually. Please configure an event setting
on Application page before enable this function. A total of 3 event settings can be congured. For more
information about event setting, please refer to page 101. If you want to hide this item on the homepage,
please go to Conguration> System > Homepage Layout > General settings > Customized button
to deselect “show manual trigger button”.
Digital Output: Click to turn the digital output device on or off.
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Global View: Click on this item to display the Global View window. The Global View window contains a
full view image (the largest frame size of the captured video) and a oating frame (the viewing region of
the current video stream). The oating frame allows users to control the e-PTZ function (Electronic Pan/
Tilt/Zoom). For more information about e-PTZ operation, please refer to E-PTZ Operation on page 98.
For more information about how to set up the viewing region of the current video stream, please refer to
page 60.
Move Instantly: If you choose to display only a portion of the total eld of view, say, zoomed in on the
current eld of view using the Global View setting, you can select or deselect the “Move Instantly” option.
Move Instantly means the process of moving from one portion to another is not shown on screen.
The viewing region of
the current video
stream
The largest frame size
PTZ Panel: This Network Camera supports “digital“ (e-PTZ) pan/tilt/zoom control. Please refer to PTZ
settiings on page 98 for detailed information.
Conguration Area
Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to
Client Settings on page 30.
Conguration: Click this button to access the conguration 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 Conguration on page 34.
Language: Click this button to choose a language for the user interface. Language options are available
in: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano,
日本語
, Português,
簡体中文
, and
繁體中文
. Please
note that you can also change a language on the Conguration page; please refer to page 34.
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.
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Live Video Window
H.264 / MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options
■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to H.264 / MPEG-4:
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Video Title
Title and Time
Zoom Indicator
Video (TPC-AV)
Video 17:08:56 2013/10/25
x4.0
2013/10/25 17:08:56
Time
Video and Audio Control Buttons
Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on
page 48.
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 30.
Time: Display the current time. For further conguration, please refer to Media > Image > Genral settings
on page 48.
Title and Time: The video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For further conguration,
please refer to Media > Image > General settings on page 48.
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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 slide 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 31 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.
NOTE:
• By default, the input from the internal microphone is disabled. Please visit Media > Audio to enable the
input.
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■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MJPEG:
VIVOTEK
Video Title
Title and Time
Video (HTTP-V)
Video 17:08:56 2013/10/25
2013/10/25 17:08:56
Time
Video Control Buttons
Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on
page 48.
Time: Display the current time. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 48.
Title and Time: Video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For more information, please
refer to Media > Image on page 48
.
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.
Start MP4 Recording: Click this button to record video clips in MP4 file format to your computer.
Press the
Stop MP4 Recording button to end recording. When you exit the web browser, video
recording stops accordingly. To specify the storage destination and le name, please refer to MP4 Saving
Options on page 31 for details.
Full Screen: Click this button to switch to full screen mode. Press the “Esc” key to switch back to normal
mode.
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VIVOTEK
Client Settings
This chapter explains how to select the stream transmission mode and saving options on the
local computer. When completed with the settings on this page, click Save on the page bottom
to enable the settings.
H.264 Media Options
H.264 Media Options
Select to stream video or audio data or both. This is enabled only when the video mode is set to H.264 or
MPEG-4.
H.264 / 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 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 76.
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 specic ports for
streaming under some network environments. Users inside a firewall can utilize this protocol to allow
streaming data through.
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