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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Network Deployment ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7

Software Installation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 10

Ready to Use ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11

Accessing the Network Camera .................................................................................................................12

Using Web Browsers �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12

Using RTSP Players ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14

Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15

Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16

Main Page ..................................................................................................................................................17

Client Settings ............................................................................................................................................21

Conguration ..............................................................................................................................................23

System ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24

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Audio and Video ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 48

Motion Detection �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������55

Camera Tampering Detection ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������57

Application ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������61

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View Parameters ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 78

Maintenance ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������79

Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................83

URL Commands for the Network Camera ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������83

Technical Specications ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������123

Technology License Notice ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������124

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������125

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Overview

VIVOTEK’s IP7130 fixed network camera is an economical and easy-to-use surveillance system

designed for indoor applications such as ofces, banks, and retail stores.

This camera comes with the tamper detection feature, which detects data loss from camera tampering in
real-time. When the camera is blocked, redirected, or spray-painted, security staff
will be alerted immediately in accordance with the camera settings. With its dual-stream feature, the
IP7130 also allows two video streams to be delivered in a different resolutions, frame rates, and image

qualities for individual recording or bandwidth demands� Images can be displayed in VGA format for real-

time monitoring while displayed on a 3GPP mobile phone in lower resolution, giving users a higher level
of exibility for dealing with camera images on different platforms. The integrated 802.3af compliant PoE
function reduces cabling clutter, making IP7130 a cost-effective surveillance system.

With other advanced features such as two-way audio via SIP protocol, digital I/O, HTTPS encryption,
and the included 32-CH central management software, IP7130 is the camera of choice for customers

requiring value in their investment�

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 and complies with all privacy
laws 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 more 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

■ IP7130

■ Power Adapter

■ Camera Stand

■ Software CD

■ Warranty Card

■ Quick Installation Guide

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Physical Description

Front Panel

Lens

Back Panel

Built-in Microphone

Audio Out

Status LED

Microphone In

Ethernet 10/100

RJ45 Socket

Indented Reset

Button

External/Internal MIC Switch

Power Cord Socket

General I/O

Terminal Block

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

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12V

+12V

Digital output

PIN 1

Power+12V

PIN 2

Digital input

PIN 3

Ground

PIN 4

DI/DO Diagram

Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method�

Status LED

The LED indicates the status of the Network Camera�

Item LED status Description

Steady Red Power on and system booting

1

Red LED unlighted Power off
Steady Red + Blink Green every 1 sec� Network works (heartbeat)

2

Steady Red + Green LED unlighted Network fail
3 Steady Red + Blink Green every 2 sec� Audio mute (heartbeat)
4 Blink Red every 0�15 sec� + Blink Green every 1 sec� Upgrading firmware
5 Blink Red every 0�15 sec� + Blink Green every 0�15 sec� Restore default

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Hardware Reset

Status LED

Indented 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 indented reset button with a paper clip or thin object� Wait for the
Network Camera to reboot�

Restore: Press and hold the reset button until the status LED rapidly blinks� It takes about 30

seconds. Note that all settings will be restored to factory default. Upon successful restore, the

status LED will blink green and red during normal operation�

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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

LAN (Local Area Network)
Router IP address : 192.168.0.1

WAN (Wide Area Network )

Router IP address : from ISP

Cable or DSL Modem

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Network Deployment

Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet

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

1. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, make the connection from the
general I/O terminal block.

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

1:Power +12V
2:Digital output
3:Digital input
4:Ground

Ethernet Switch

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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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 32 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 32 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 33 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, which allows it to be powered via a single Ethernet

cable� If your switch/router supports PoE, refer to the following illustration to connect the

Network Camera to a PoE-enabled switch/router.

power + data transmission

PoE Switch

When using a non-PoE switch

If your switch/router does not support PoE, use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect the
Network Camera and a non-PoE switch/router.

PoE Power Injector

(optional)

Non-PoE Switch

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0002D1730202

00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 IP7130

Network Camera

Model No: IP7130

Made in Taiwan

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

MAC:0002D1730202

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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 from the Software Utility directory on 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�

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Ready to Use

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

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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 installed 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 this 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 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 install 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 26�

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

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Controls, please enable the ActiveX

Controls for your browser�

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

2. Look for Download signed ActiveX

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controls; select Enable or Prompt� Click OK�

3. Refresh your web browser, then install the Active X® control� Follow the instructions to

complete installation�

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rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp

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Using RTSP Players

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

applications 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 41�

For example:

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 41 for more details�

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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

rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp

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 Setting up 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 41�

2. As the the bandwidth on 3G networks is limited, larger video sizes are not available. Please

set the video and audio streaming parameters as listed below�

For more information, please refer to Audio and Video on page 48�

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 41�

4� Launch the player on the 3GPP-compatible mobile device (ex� Real Player)�

5� Type the following URL command into the player�

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

access name for stream1 or stream2>�

For example:

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Using VIVOTEK Recording Software

The product software CD also contains VIVOTEK’s 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 the manual from http://www.vivotek.com�

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VIVOTEK INC. Logo

Live View Window

Camera Control Area

Configuration Area

Host Name

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

Click this logo to visit the VIVOTEK website�

Host Name

The host name can be customized to t your needs. For more information,

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Camera Control Area

Video Stream: This Network Cmera supports MJPEG or MPEG-4 dual streams simultaneously� You can
select either one for live viewing�

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

Conguration Area

Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to
Client Settings on page 21�

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 23�

please refer to

System on page

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

繁體中文

and

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Video and Audio Control Buttons

MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options

Video Title

Time

Title and Time

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Live Video Window

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

Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on
page 48�

MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options: The transmission protocol and media options for MPEG-4 video
streaming. For further conguration, please refer to Client Settings on page 21�

Time: Display the current time. For further conguration, please refer to Video Settings on page 48�

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 48�

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 image.

after clicking the Pause button�

transmission�

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 22 for details�

Pause: Pause the transmission of the streaming media� The button becomes the Resume button

Stop: Stop the transmission of the streaming media� Click the Resume button to continue

Start MP4 Recording: Click this button to record video clips in MP4 file format� Press the

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Time

Video Title

Title and Time

Video Control Buttons

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Volume: If 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: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on
page 48�

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 48�

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

conguration, some buttons may not be available.

Video Settings on page 48�

in a pop-up window� Right-click the image and choose Save Picture As to save it in JPEG (*�jpg) or BMP
(*�bmp) format�

Snapshot: Click this button to capture and save still images� The captured images will be displayed

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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 22 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 nished with the settings on this page, click Save on the page bottom to
enable the settings�

MPEG-4 Media Options

Select to stream video or audio data or both� This is enabled only when the video mode is set to MPEG-4�

MPEG-4 Protocol Options

Depending on your network environment, there are four transmission modes for MPEG-4 streaming:

UDP unicast: This protocol allows for better real-time audio and video streams. However, network
packets may be lost due to network burst trafc and images may be broken. Activate the 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 41�

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 for the same transmission quality as the TCP protocol without needing to

open specic ports for streaming under some network environments. Users inside a rewall can utilize

this protocol to allow streaming data through�

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CLIP_20080108-180853

Date and time suffix

The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS

File name prefix

MP4 Saving Options

Users can record live video as they are watching by clicking Start MP4 Recording on the main page�

Here, you can specify the storage destination and le name.

Folder: Specify the 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.

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Click to switch to Advanced Mode

Firmware Version

Configuration List

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 sub­item 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 user interface of the Basic Mode and the Advanced Mode:

Basic Mode

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Configuration List

Firmware Version

Click to switch to Basic Mode

Advanced Mode

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 the 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
system power 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 when 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 80 for details�

DI and DO

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

Digital output: Select Grounded or Open to dene the 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 section, please set the password for the “root” account rst.

1. Type the password 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: You can modify the management privileges of operators or viewers� Check or uncheck

the desired items, 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 17�)

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 83� Viewers access only the main page for live viewing�

You can also 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 section 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 a self-signed certificate automatically

1� Select this option�

2. In the rst section, 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://192.168.5.151/index.html

https://

4. The Certicate Information will automatically de displayed in the third section 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� A Security Alert dialog box will pop up� Click OK or Yes to en­able HTTPS�

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Create a 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 a 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 certicate authority to issue an SSL certicate; click Browse... to search for the issued
certicate, then click Upload in the second section.

NOTE

► How do I cancel the HTTPS settings?

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

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 certicates, please remove any existing ones. To remove the

signed certicates, uncheck Enable HTTPS secure connection in the rst section and click Save�
Then click Remove to erase the certicate.

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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 the LAN� Please refer to Software Installation on page 10 for details�

2. Enter the Static IP, Subnet mask, Default router, and Primary DNS provided by your ISP.

TM

Enable UPnP presentation: Select this option to enable UPnP

presentation for your Network Camera

so that whenever a Network Camera is connected to the LAN, shortcuts to those Network Cameras

will be listed in My Network Places� You can then click the shortcut to go directly to the web browser�

Currently, UPnP

TM

is supported by Windows XP and Vista. Note that to utilize this feature, the UPnPTM

component must be installed on your computer�

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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

from the LAN. To utilize this feature, make sure that your router supports UPnP

TM

and it is activated�

PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet)

Select this option to configure your Network Camera to make it accessible from anywhere with 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

67) to add a new email or FTP server�

3. Go to Conguration > Application > Media Settings (please refer to Media Settings on page 70)� Select

System log so that you will receive the system logs in TXT file format which contains the Network

Camera’s public IP address on your email or 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; move it from the LAN environment�

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�

TM

► 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 UPnPTM user interface on your computer:

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

TM

3�

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

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From the Internet LAN

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

http://192.168.4.160:8080

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

5� Click Next in the following window�

TM

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 to 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 will need 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�

► If the PPPoE settings are incorrectly congured or Internet access is not working, restore the Network

Camera to factory default; please refer to Restore on page 79 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

Link-local IPv6 address/network mask

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

IPv6 address

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

IPv6 address

Secondary HTTP port

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:

4� Press Enter on the keyboard or click Refresh button to refresh the webpage�
For example:

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 38 for detailed information�)

► 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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LAN

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

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 26 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, where there is a potential
risk of being intercepted� If digest authentication is selected, user credentials are encrypted using MD5

algorithm and thus provide better protection against unauthorized access.

HTTP port / Secondary HTTP port: By default, the HTTP port is set to 80 and the secondary HTTP port

is set to 8080� There can 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.

Access name for stream 1 / Access name for stream 2: The access name is used to differentiate the

streaming source�

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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http://192.168.5.151/video2.mjpg

URL command -- http://<ip address>:<http port>/<access name for stream1 or stream2>

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

1. Launch Mozilla Firefox or Netscape.

2� Type the URL command in the address bar� Press Enter�
3� The JPEG images will be displayed in your web browser�

NOTE

®

► Microsoft

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

address>:<http port>/<access name for stream1 or stream2> will fail to access the Network Camera�

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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Audio transmitted from operators

Audio transmitted to operators

America

Taiwan

Mute

Audio is being transmitted to the Network Camera

Mic Volume

Talk Button

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 21 and Audio and Video Settings on page 48�

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 an 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://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp

Video 16:38:01 2008/01/03

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 26 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, there can be potential risks
of it being intercepted� If digest authentication is selected, user credentials are encrypted using MD5

algorithm, which provides stronger protection against unauthorized access.

The availability of 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 / Access name for stream 2: This Network camera supports dual 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 must set the video mode to

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 or stream2>

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 URL command in the text box� For example:
4� The live video will be displayed in your player as shown
below�

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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 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 assigned incorrectly, the following warning message will be displayed:

Multicast settings for stream 1 / Multicast settings for stream 2: Click the items to display the detailed
conguration information. Select the Always multicast option to enable multicast for stream 1 or stream 2.

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

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 with 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 appear in
the DDNS Registration Result column�

3� Click Copy and all 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 for 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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Connection status

Connection status

192.168.3.25

61.22.15.3

192.168.1.147

IP address

45:00:34

00:10:09

12:20:34

Elapsed time

greg

anonymous

root

User ID

Add to Deny List DisconnectRefresh

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:

■ 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

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

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

password and manage user accounts, please refer to Security on page 26�

information about RTSP Authentication, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 41�

about Allow Anonymous Viewing, please refer to Security on page 26�

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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

There are two lists for permission control: Allowed list and Denied list� Only those clients whose IP
addresses are on the Allowed list and not on the Denied list can access the Network Camera� 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 36 for detailed information�

■ Add a rule to Allowed/Denied list: Click Add to add a rule to Allowed/Denied list.

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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Allowed

List

Denied

List

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. This rule is
only applied to IPv4�
For example:

■ Delete Allowed/Denied list:
In the Delete Allowed List or Delete Denied List column, make a selection and click Delete�

NOTE

► For example, when the range of IP addresses on the allowed list is set from 1.1.1.0 to

192.255.255.255 and the range in the denied list is set from 1.1.1.0 to 170.255.255.255, only users’

IPs between 171�0�0�0 and 192�255�255�255 can access the Network Camera�

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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Title and Time

Video 17:08:56 2008/06/25

Audio and Video

This section explains how to co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�

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�

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�

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, 1/90 second,
1/30 second, 1/15 second, and 1/5 second. Shorter exposure times result in less light.

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

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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�

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.

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�

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■ 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. The default value is set to 0.

■ Saturation: Adjust the image saturation level, which ranges from -5 to +5. The default value is set to 0.

■ Contrast: Adjust the image contrast level, which ranges from -5 to +5. The default value is set to 0.

■ Sharpness:

Adjust the image sharpness level, which ranges from -3 to +3. The default value is set to 0.

Enable Edge Enhancement

Edge enhancement is an image processing lter that enhances the edge contrast of an image or video to

improve its sharpness� Enter a value from 1 to 128 to set the degree of enhancement desired�

Enable Noise Reduction
Noise reduction is the process of removing noise from a signal� Select the type of noise to remove and

enter a value from 1 to 63 to set the degree of enhancement required�

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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Video quality settings for stream 1 / stream 2

Advanced Mode

The Network Camera offers two choices of video compression standards for real-time viewing: MPEG-4
and MJPEG�

Click the items to display the detailed conguration settings. You can set up two seperate streams for the
Network Camera 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�

If MPEG-4 mode is selected, the video is streamed via RTSP protocol. There are four parameters
provided in MPEG-4 mode which allow you to adjust the video performance:

■ Frame size

Select the video size. Note that a larger frame size takes up more bandwidth. The frame sizes are

selectable in the following resolutions: 176 x 144, 320 x 240, and 640 x 480.

■ 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�

■ 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, and 4Mbps. 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�

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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

Select the video size. Note that a larger frame size takes up more bandwidth. The frame sizes are

selectable in the following resolutions: 176 x 144, 320 x 240, and 640 x 480.

■ 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�

■ 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�

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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 or GSM-AMR and the bit rate

Advanced Mode

�

■ 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�

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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Video(TCP-AV)

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.

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:

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 61�

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Percentage = 30%

A

B D

C

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.

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 63 for
detailed information�

NOTE

► How does motion detection work?

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 temper 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 Tamper 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 63 for detailed information�

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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 homepage 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:

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 image le from your local computer.

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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Font Color of the Video
Title

Font Color

Background Color of the
Control Area

Font Color of the Configuration Area

Background Color of the
Configuration Area

Background Color of the
Video Area

Frame Color

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

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1

2

3

4

■ Follow the steps below to set up a customized 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�

Color Selector

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�

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ex. Motion Detection,
Digital Input,
System Reboot

Event Trigger

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

ex. Email, FTP, HTTP Server,
Network Storage

Media

(what to send)

Server

(where to send)

Action

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 illustation 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 configure the Network Camera to send
snapshots or videos to your email address or FTP site�

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 55 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.

■ 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� If you want receive Recording notify message, please refer to page 72

for detailed information�

■ 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 57 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�

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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 67�
Click Add Media to configure Media Settings� For more information, please refer to Media Settings on
page 70�

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 the 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 the 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 defualt 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.

■ 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.

■ Remote folder name
Enter the folder where the media file will be placed. If the folder name entered does not exist, the

Network Camera will create it 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 74 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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1 pic. 2 pic. 3 pic. 4 pic. 5 pic. 6 pic. 7 pic. 8 pic. 9 pic.

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

Trigger Activation

Snapshot_20080104_100341

Date and time suffix

The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS

File name prefix

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 media types available: Snapshot, Video Clip, and System log.
the detailed conguration options. You can congure either or all of them.

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

Select the item to display

■ Source: Select to take snapshots from stream 1 or stream 2.

■ 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�

■ 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 append the date/time to the le name.

For example:

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

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Video_20080104_100341

Date and time suffix

The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS

File name prefix

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

Trigger Activation

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

■ Source: Select to record video clips from stream 1 or stream 2.

■ 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.

■ 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:

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�

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Recording notify message: Select to send a recording notication message when a trigger is activated.
The following is an example of a recording notication message (.txt le), which shows a list of deleted

previously-recorded data due to cycle recording�

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�

You can continue to select a server and media type for the event� Please go back to page 66 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 le list window. This function is only for Network Storage�

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 next page�

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20081120

20081121

20081122

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

The format is: YYYYMMDD

Click to open the directory

Click to delete selected items

Click 20081120 to open the directory:

The format is: HH (24r)

Click to open the le list for that hour

Click to delete
selected items

Click to delete all
recorded data

Click to delete all recorded data

Click to go back to the previous
level of the directory

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 70 for detailed information�

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2

3

4

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

User name and password for your server

Recording

Advanced Mode

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

Recording Settings

NOTE

► Before setting up this page, please set up the Network Storage on the Server Settings page rst.

Network Storage Setting

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

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 enable the settings and click Close to exit the page�

Recording Settings

Click Add to open the recording setting page. On 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 the recording setting (High, Normal, and Low).

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20081121

20081122

Source: Select the recording source (stream 1 or stream 2)�

Recording Schedule: Specify the recording duration�

■ Select the days of the week.

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

Destination: You can select the SD card or network storage to strore the recorded video les.

Capacity: You can choose either the entire free space available or limit the recording size. 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 64 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 73 for details�

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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 the maximum 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 32)�

Daylight Saving Time: Select this option to retain the Daylight Saving Time settings (please refer to
System on page 24)�

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

If none of the options are selected, all settings will be restored to factory default.

The following message is displayed during the restoring process�

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Export / Upload Files

Advanced Mode

This feature allows you to Export / Upload daylight saving time rules, custom language les, and setting
backup les.

Export daylight saving time conguration le: Click to set the start and end time of DST�

Follow the steps below to export:

1. In the Export les column, click Export to export the daylight saving time conguration le from the

Network Camera�

2. A le download dialog will pop up as shown below. Click Open to review the XML le or click Save to

store the le for editing.

®

3. Open the le with Microsoft

Notepad and locate your time zone; set the start and end time of DST.

When completed, save the le.

In the example below, DST begins each year at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ends at
2:00 a.m. on the rst Sunday in November.

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Upload daylight saving time rule: Click Browse… and specify the XML le to upload.

If the incorrect date and time are assigned, you will see the following warning message when uploading
the le to the Network Camera.

The following message is displayed when attempting to upload an incorrect le format.

Export language file: Click to export language strings� VIVOTEK provides nine languages: English,
Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano,

日本語

, Português,

簡体中文

, and

繁體中文

�

Upload custom language le: Click Browse… and specify your own custom language le to upload.

Export setting backup le: Click to export all parameters for the device and user-dened scripts.

Upload setting backup le: Click Browse… to upload a setting backup le. Please note that the model
and rmware version of the device should be the same as the setting backup le. If you have set up a
xed IP or other special settings for your device, it is not suggested to upload a settings backup le.

Upgrade Firmware

This feature allows you to upgrade the firmware of your Network Camera� It takes a few minutes to
complete the process�
Note: Do not power off the Network Camera during the upgrade!

Follow the steps below to upgrade the rmware:

1. Download the latest rmware le from the VIVOTEK website. The le is in .pkg le format.

2� Click Browse… and specify the rmware le.
3� Click Upgrade� The Network Camera starts to upgrade and will reboot automatically when the upgrade
completes�

If the upgrade is successful, you will see “Reboot system now!! This connection will close”. After that, re-

access the Network Camera�

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Starting firmware upgrade...
Do not power down the server during the upgrade.
The server will restart automatically after the upgrade is
completed.
This will take about 1 - 5 minutes.
Wrong PKG file format
Unpack fail

0

IP7130 - VVTK - 0100b

The following message is displayed when the upgrade has succeeded�

The following message is displayed when you have selected an incorrect rmware le.

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Appendix

URL Commands for the Network Camera

Overview

For some customers who already have their own web site or web control application, the Network
Camera/Video Server can be easily integrated through URL syntax. This section specifies the external

HTTP-based application programming interface� The HTTP-based camera interface provides the

functionality to request a single image, control camera functions (PTZ, output relay etc.), and get and set

internal parameter values� The image and CGI-requests are handled by the built-in Web server�

Style Convention

In URL syntax and in descriptions of CGI parameters, text within angle brackets denotes content that
is to be replaced with either a value or a string. When replacing the text string, the angle brackets
should also be replaced. An example of this is the description of the name for the server, denoted with
<servername> in the URL syntax description below, that is replaced with the string myserver in the URL

syntax example further down in the page�

URL syntax is denoted with the word "Syntax:" written in bold face followed by a box with the referenced
syntax as shown below. For example, name of the server is written as <servername> and is intended to
be replaced with the name of the actual server. This can either be a name, e.g., "mywebcam" or "thecam.
adomain.net" or the associated IP number for the server, e.g., 192.168.0.220.

Syntax:

http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg

Description of returned data is written with "Return:" in bold face followed by the returned data in a box. All data is
returned in HTTP format, i.e., each line is separated with a Carriage Return and Line Feed (CRLF) printed as \r\n.

Return:

HTTP/1.0 <HTTP code> <HTTP text>\r\n

URL syntax examples are written with "Example:" in bold face followed by a short description and a light grey box

with the example�

Example: request a single snapshot image

http://mywebserver/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg

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Overview

For some customers who already have their own web site or web control application, a Network

Camera/Video server can be easily integrated through URLs. This document provides the supersets of URL

commands V2 for VIVOTEK 7000 series products.

This section specifies the external HTTP-based application programming interface. The HTTP-based camera

interface provides the functionality to request a single image, to control camera functions (PTZ, output relay

etc.), and to get and set internal parameter values. The image and CGI-requests are handled by the built-in

Web server.

Style Convention

In URL syntax and in descriptions of CGI parameters, a text within angle brackets denotes a content that is

to be replaced with either a value or a string. When replacing the text string, the angle brackets shall also be

replaced. An example of this is the description of the name for the server, denoted with <servername> in the

URL syntax description below, which is replaced with the string myserver in the URL syntax example, also

below.

URL syntax is written with the word “Syntax:" written in bold face followed by a box with the reference

syntax as seen below. The name of the server is written as <servername>. This is intended to be replaced

with the name of the actual server. This can either be a name, e.g., "mywebcam" or "thecam.adomain.net"

or the associated IP number for the server, e.g., 192.168.0.220.

Special notes will be marked in RED.

Syntax:

http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg

Description of returned data is written with "Return:" in bold face followed by the returned data shown in a

box. All data is returned as HTTP formatted, i.e., starting with the string HTTP and line separated with a

Carriage Return and Line Feed (CRLF) printed as \r\n.

Return:

HTTP/1.0 <HTTP code> <HTTP text>\r\n

URL syntax examples are written with "Example:" in bold face followed by a short description and a light

grey box with the example.

Example: Request a single snapshot image

http://mywebserver/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg

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General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters

CGI parameters are written in lower-case and as one word without any underscores or other separators.

When the CGI request includes internal camera parameters, these parameters must be written exactly as

they are named in the camera or video server. The CGIs are organized in functionally-related directories

under the cgi-bin directory. The file extension .cgi is required.

Syntax:

http://<servername>/cgi-bin/<subdir>[/<subdir>...]/<cgi>.<ext>

[?<parameter>=<value>[&<parameter>=<value>...]]

Example: Set digital output #1 to active

http://mywebserver/cgi-bin/dido/setdo.cgi?do1=1

Security Level

SECURITY LEVEL SUB-DIRECTORY DESCRIPTION

0 anonymous Unprotected.

1 [view] anonymous, viewer,

dido, camctrl

1. Can view, listen, talk to camera.

2. Can control DI/DO, PTZ of the camera.

4 [operator] anonymous, viewer,

dido, camctrl, operator

Operator access rights can modify most of the camera’s

parameters except some privileges and network options.

6 [admin] anonymous, viewer,

dido, camctrl, operator,

admin

Administrator access rights can fully control the camera’s

operations.

7 N/A Internal parameters. Unable to be changed by any external

interfaces.

Get Server Parameter Values

Note: The access right depends on the URL directory.

Method: GET/POST

Syntax:

http://<servername>/cgi-bin/anonymous/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>]

[&<parameter>…]

http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>]

[&<parameter>…]

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http://<servername>/cgi-bin/operator/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>]

[&<parameter>…]

http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>]

[&<parameter>…]

Where the <parameter> should be <group>[_<name>] or <group>[.<name>]. If you do not specify any

parameters, all the parameters on the server will be returned. If you specify only <group>, the parameters

of the related group will be returned.

When querying parameter values, the current parameter values are returned.

A successful control request returns parameter pairs as follows:

Return:

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n

Content-Type: text/html\r\n

Context-Length: <length>\r\n

\r\n

<parameter pair>

where <parameter pair> is

<parameter>=<value>\r\n

[<parameter pair>]

<length> is the actual length of content.

Example: Request IP address and its response

Request:

http://192.168.0.123/cgi-bin/admin/getparam.cgi?network_ipaddress

Response:

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n

Content-Type: text/html\r\n

Context-Length: 33\r\n

\r\n

network.ipaddress=192.168.0.123\r\n

Set Server Parameter Values

Note: The access right depends on the URL directory.

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Method: GET/POST

Syntax:

http://<servername>/cgi-bin/anonymous/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value>

[&<parameter>=<value>…][&update=<value>][&return=<return page>]

http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value>

[&<parameter>=<value>…][&update=<value>] [&return=<return page>]

http://<servername>/cgi-bin/operator/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value>

[&<parameter>=<value>…][&update=<value>] [&return=<return page>]

http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value>

[&<parameter>=<value>…][&update=<value>] [&return=<return page>]

PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION

<group>_<name>

value to assigned Assign <value> to the parameter <group>_<name>.

update

<boolean> Set to 1 to update all fields (no need to update parameter in

each group).

return

<return page> Redirect to the page <return page> after the parameter is

assigned. The <return page> can be a full URL path or relative

path according to the current path. If you omit this parameter, it

will redirect to an empty page.

(Note : The retu rn page c an be a gen era l HTML file (.htm, .html)

or a VIVOTEK server script executable (.vspx) file. It cannot be

a CGI command or have any extra parameters. This parameter

must be placed at the end of the parameter list

Return:

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n

Content-Type: text/html\r\n

Context-Length: <length>\r\n

\r\n

<parameter pair>

where <parameter pair> is

<parameter>=<value>\r\n

[<parameter pair>]

Only the parameters that you set and are readable will be returned.

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Example: Set the IP address of server to 192.168.0.123:

Request:

http://myserver/cgi-bin/admin/setparam.cgi?network_ipaddress=192.168.0.123

Response:

HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n

Content-Type: text/html\r\n

Context-Length: 33\r\n

\r\n

network.ipaddress=192.168.0.123\r\n

Available parameters on the server

Valid values:

VALID VALUES DESCRIPTION

string[<n>] Text strings shorter than ‘n’ characters. The characters “,’, <,>,& are invalid.

password[<n>] The same as string but displays ‘*’ instead.

integer Any number between (-231 – 1) and (231 – 1).

positive integer Any number between 0 and (232 – 1).

<m> ~ <n> Any number between ‘m’ and ‘n’.

domain name[<n>] A string limited to a domain name shorter than ‘n’ characters (eg.

www.ibm.com).

email address [<n>] A string limited to an email address shorter than ‘n’ characters (eg.

[e-mail]).

ip address A string limited to an IP address (eg. 192.168.1.1).

mac address A string limited to contain a MAC address without hyphens or colons.

boolean A boolean value of 1 or 0 represents [Yes or No], [True or False], [Enable or

Disable].

<value1>,

<value2>,

<value3>,

…

Enumeration. Only given values are valid.

blank A blank string.

everything inside <> A description

positive Integer Any number between 0 and (232 – 1)

integer primary key SQLite data type. A 32-bit signed integer. The value is assigned a unique

integer by the server.

text SQLite data type. The value is a text string, stored using the database

encoding (UTF-8, UTF-16BE or UTF-16-LE).

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NOTE: The camera should not be restarted when parameters are changed.

Group: system

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

hostname string[40] 1/6 Host name of server

(Network Camera,

Wireless Network Camera,

Video Server,

Wireless Video Server).

ledoff <boolean> 6/6 Turn on (0) or turn off (1) all led

indicators.

date <yyyy/mm/dd>,

keep,

auto

6/6 Current date of system. Set to ‘keep’

to keep date unchanged. Set to ‘auto’

to use NTP to synchronize date.

time <hh:mm:ss>,

keep,

auto

6/6 Current time of the system. Set to

‘keep’ to keep time unchanged. Set to

‘auto’ to use NTP to synchronize time.

datetime <MMDDhhmmYYYY.ss> 6/6 Another current time format of the

system.

ntp <domain name>,

<ip address>,

<blank>

6/6 NTP server.

*Do not use “skip to invoke default

server” for default value.

timezoneindex -489 ~ 529 6/6 Indicate timezone and area.

-480: GMT-12:00 Eniwetok,

Kwajalein

-440: GMT-11:00 Midway Island,

Samoa

-400: GMT-10:00 Hawaii

-360: GMT-09:00 Alaska

-320: GMT-08:00 Las Vegas,

San_Francisco, Vancouver

-280: GMT-07:00 Mountain Time,

Denver

-281: GMT-07:00 Arizona

-240: GMT-06:00 Central America,

Central Time, Mexico City,

Saskatchewan

-200: GMT-05:00 Eastern Time, New

York, Toronto

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-201: GMT-05:00 Bogota, Lima,

Quito, Indiana

-160: GMT-04:00 Atlantic Time,

Canada, Caracas, La Paz, Santiago

-140: GMT-03:30 Newfoundland

-120: GMT-03:00 Brasilia, Buenos

Aires, Georgetown, Greenland

-80: GMT-02:00 Mid-Atlantic

-40: GMT-01:00 Azores,

Cape_Verde_IS.

0: GMT Casablanca, Greenwich Mean

Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon,

London

40: GMT 01:00 Amsterdam, Berlin,

Rome, Stockholm, Vienna, Madrid,

Paris

41: GMT 01:00 Warsaw, Budapest,

Bern

80: GMT 02:00 Athens, Helsinki,

Istanbul, Riga

81: GMT 02:00 Cairo

82: GMT 02:00 Lebanon, Minsk

83: GMT 02:00 Israel

120: GMT 03:00 Baghdad, Kuwait,

Riyadh, Moscow, St. Petersburg,

Nairobi

121: GMT 03:00 Iraq

140: GMT 03:30 Tehran

160: GMT 04:00 Abu Dhabi, Muscat,

Baku, Tbilisi, Yerevan

180: GMT 04:30 Kabul

200: GMT 05:00 Ekaterinburg,

Islamabad, Karachi, Tashkent

220: GMT 05:30 Calcutta, Chennai,

Mumbai, New Delhi

230: GMT 05:45 Kathmandu

240: GMT 06:00 Almaty, Novosibirsk,

Astana, Dhaka, Sri Jayawardenepura

260: GMT 06:30 Rangoon

280: GMT 07:00 Bangkok, Hanoi,

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Jakarta, Krasnoyarsk

320: GMT 08:00 Beijing, Chongging,

Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore,

Taipei

360: GMT 09:00 Osaka, Sapporo,

Tokyo, Seoul, Yakutsk

380: GMT 09:30 Adelaide, Darwin

400: GMT 10:00 Brisbane, Canberra,

Melbourne, Sydney, Guam,

Vladivostok

440: GMT 11:00 Magadan, Solomon

Is., New Caledonia

480: GMT 12:00 Aucklan, Wellington,

Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Is.

520: GMT 13:00 Nuku'Alofa

formertimezoneindex -489 ~ 529 6/6 Record the last time zone for time

jump when changing time zones.

daylight_enable <boolean> 6/6 Enable automatic daylight saving

time in time zone.

daylight_dstactualmode <boolean> 6/7 Check if current time is under daylight

saving time.

daylight_auto_begintime string[19] 6/7 Display the current daylight saving

start time.

(product dependent)

daylight_auto_endtime string[19] 6/7 Display the current daylight saving

end time.

(product dependent)

daylight_manual_offset <integer> 6/6 Manually set daylight saving time with

offset.

daylight_manual_begintime string[19] 6/6 Manually set daylight saving time

beginning.

daylight_manual_endtime string[19] 6/6 Manually set daylight saving time

end.

updateinterval 0,

3600,

86400,

604800,

2592000

6/6 0 to Disable automatic time

adjustment, otherwise, it indicates

the seconds between NTP automatic

update intervals.

enableir <boolean> 6/6 Enable IR control

(capability.nir>0)

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(product dependent).

restore 0,

<positive integer>

7/6 Restore the system parameters to

default values after <value> seconds.

reset 0,

<positive integer>

7/6 Restart the server after <value>

seconds if <value> is non-negative.

restoreexceptnet <Any value> 7/6 Restore the system parameters to

default values except (ipaddress,

subnet, router, dns1, dns2, pppoe).

This command can cooperate with

other “restoreexceptXYZ” commands.

When cooperating with others, the

system parameters will be restored to

the default value except for a union of

the combined results.

restoreexceptdst <Any value> 7/6 Restore the system parameters to

default values except all daylight

saving time settings.

This command can cooperate with

other “restoreexceptXYZ” commands.

When cooperating with others, the

system parameters will be restored to

default values except for a union of

combined results.

restoreexceptlang <Any Value> 7/6 Restore the system parameters to

default values except the custom

language file the user has uploaded.

This command can cooperate with

other “restoreexceptXYZ” commands.

When cooperating with others, the

system parameters will be restored to

the default value except for a union of

the combined results.

SubGroup of system: info (The fields in this group are unchangeable.)

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

modelname string[40] 0/7 Internal model name of the server (eg. IP7139)

extendedmodelname string[40] 0/7 ODM specific model name of server (eg.

DCS-5610). If it is not an ODM model, this field

will be equal to “modelname”

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serialnumber <mac

address>

0/7 12 characters MAC address (without hyphens).

firmwareversion string[40] 0/7 Firmware version, including model, company,

and version number in the format:

<MODEL-BRAND-VERSION>

fwversion string[40] 0/7

ODM-specific firmware version (eg.

210l for

IP7133-SECN

). If there is no specific value, this

field should not be added.

supportscriptversion string[40] 0/7 The version of the supported script language.

scriptversion string[40] 0/7 Current script language version.

webpageversion string[40] 0/7 Current webpage version.

language_count <integer> 0/7 Number of webpage languages available on the

server.

language_i<0~(count-1)> string[16] 0/7 Available language lists.

customlanguage_maxcount <integer> 0/7 Maximum number of custom languages

supported on the server.

customlanguage_count <integer> 0/7 Number of custom languages which have been

uploaded to the server.

customlanguage_i<0~(max

count-1)>

string 0/7 Custom language name.

Group: status

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

videoactualmodulation ntsc,

pal

4/7 The actual modulation type

(videoin.type=0).

di_i<0~(ndi-1)> <boolean> 1/7 0 => Inactive, normal

1 => Active, triggered

do_i<0~ndi-1)> <boolean> 1/7 0 => Inactive, normal

1 => Active, triggered

onlinenum_rtsp integer 6/7 Current number of RTSP connections.

onlinenum_sip integer 6/7 Current number of SIP connections.

onlinenum_httppush integer 6/7 Current number of HTTP push server connections.

eth_i0 <string> 1/99 Get network information from mii-tool.

Group: di_i<0~(ndi-1)> (capability.ndi > 0)

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

normalstate high, 1/1 Indicates open circuit or closed circuit

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low (inactive status)

Group: do_i<0~(ndo-1)> (capability.ndo > 0)

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

normalstate open,

grounded

1/1 Indicate open circuit or closed circuit

(inactive status)

Group: viewmode

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

busymode <boolean> 1/1 Enable snapshot mode to allow more users to view

video.

refreshinterval 1~99 1/1 The interval for busy mode video refresh in seconds.

defaultsource 0~(n-1),

quad

1/1 Default channel of video source

(capability.nvideoin>0)

Group: security

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

privilege_do view, operator,

admin

6/6 Indicate which privileges and above can control

digital output

user_i0_name string[64] 6/7 User name of root

user_i<1~20>_name string[64] 6/7 User name

user_i0_pass password[64] 6/6 Root password

user_i<1~20>_pass password[64] 7/6 User password

user_i0_privilege viewer,

operator,

admin

6/7 Root privilege

user_i<1~20>_

privilege

viewer,

operator,

admin

6/6 User privilege

Group: network

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

type lan,

pppoe

6/6 Network connection type.

preprocess 0~15 6/6 Stop related process before setting port value.

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resetip <boolean> 6/6 1 => Get ipaddress, subnet, router, dns1, dns2 from DHCP

server at next reboot.

0 => Use preset ipaddress, subnet, rounter, dns1, and dns2.

ipaddress <ip address> 6/6 IP address of server.

subnet <ip address> 6/6 Subnet mask.

router <ip address> 6/6 Default gateway.

dns1 <ip address> 6/6 Primary DNS server.

dns2 <ip address> 6/6 Secondary DNS server.

wins1 <ip address> 6/6 Primary WINS server.

wins2 <ip address> 6/6 Secondary WINS server.

Subgroup of network: ipv6

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

enable <boolean> 6/6 Enable IPv6.

addonipaddress <ip address> 6/6 IPv6 IP address.

addonprefixlen 0~128 6/6 IPv6 prefix length.

addonrouter <ip address> 6/6 IPv6 router address.

addondns <ip address> 6/6 IPv6 DNS address.

allowoptional <boolean> 6/6 Allow manually setup of IP address setting.

Subgroup of network: ftp

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

port 21, 1025~65535 6/6 Local ftp server port.

Subgroup of network: http

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

port 80, 1025 ~ 65535 6/6 HTTP port.

alternateport 1025~65535 6/6 Alternate HTTP port.

authmode basic, digest 1/6 HTTP authentication mode.

s0_accessname string[32] 1/6 HTTP server push access name for stream 1.

(capability.protocol.spush_mjpeg =1 and

video.stream.count>0)

s1_accessname string[32] 1/6 HTTP server push access name for stream 2.

(capability.protocol.spush_mjpeg =1 and

video.stream.count>1)

anonymousviewing <boolean> 1/6 Enable anoymous streaming viewing.

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Subgroup of network: https

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

port 443, 1025 ~ 65535 6/6 HTTPS port.

Subgroup of network: rtsp

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

port 554, 1025 ~

65535

1/6 RTSP port.

(capability.protocol.rtsp=1)

anonymousviewing <boolean> 1/6 Enable anoymous streaming viewing.

authmode disable,

basic,

digest

1/6 RTSP authentication mode.

(capability.protocol.rtsp=1)

s0_accessname string[3b;42] 1/6 RTSP access name for stream1.

(capability.protocol.rtsp=1 and video.stream.count>0)

s1_accessname string[32] 1/6 RTSP access name for stream2.

(capability.protocol.rtsp=1 and video.stream.count>1)

s0_audiotrack <integer> 6/6 The current audio track for stream1.

-1 => audio mute

s1_audiotrack <integer> 6/6 The current audio track for stream2.

-1 => audio mute

Subgroup of rtsp_s<0~(n-1)>: multicast, n is stream count (capability.protocol.rtp.multicast=1)

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

alwaysmulticast <boolean> 4/4 Enable always multicast.

ipaddress <ip address> 4/4 Multicast IP address.

videoport 1025 ~ 65535 4/4 Multicast video port.

audioport 1025 ~ 65535 4/4 Multicast audio port.

ttl 1 ~ 255 4/4 Mutlicast time to live value.

Subgroup of network: sip

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

port 554, 1025 ~

65535

6/6 SIP port.

(capability.protocol.sip=1)

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Subgroup of network: rtp

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

videoport 1025 ~ 65535 6/6 Video channel port for RTP.

(capability.protocol.rtp_unicast=1)

audioport 1025 ~ 65535 6/6 Audio channel port for RTP.

(capability.protocol.rtp_unicast=1)

Subgroup of network: pppoe

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

user string[128] 6/6 PPPoE account user name.

pass password[64] 6/6 PPPoE account password.

Group: ipfilter

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

enable <boolean> 6/6 Enable access list filtering.

admin_enable <boolean> 6/6 Enable administrator IP address.

admin_ip String[44] 6/6 Administrator IP address.

maxconnection 1~10 6/6 Maximum number of concurrent streaming

connection(s).

allow_i<0~9>_start 1.0.0.0 ~

255.255.255.255

6/6 Allowed starting IPv4 address for connection.

allow_i<0~9>_end 1.0.0.0 ~

255.255.255.255

6/6 Allowed ending IPv4 address for connection.

deny_i<0~9>_start 1.0.0.0 ~

255.255.255.255

6/6 Denied starting IPv4 address for connection.

deny_i<0~9>_end 1.0.0.0 ~

255.255.255.255

6/6 Denied ending IPv4 address for connection.

ipv6_allow_i<0~9> String[44] 6/6 Allowed IPv6 address for connection.

ipv6_deny_i<0~9> String[44] 6/6 Denied IPv6 address for connection.

Group: videoin

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

cmosfreq 50, 60 4/4 CMOS frequency.

(videoin.type=2)

(product dependent)

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whitebalance <product

dependent>

4/4 Auto, auto white balance:

Manual

Indoor, 3200K

Fluorescent, 5500K

Outdoor, > 5500K

atwbvalue 0 ~ 65535 4/4 Auto white balance value.

Group: videoin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products, m is stream number

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

color 0, 1 4/4 0 =>monochrome

1 => color

flip <boolean> 4/4 Flip the image.

mirror <boolean> 4/4 Mirror the image.

ptzstatus <integer> 1/7 A 32-bit integer, each bit can be set

separately as follows:

Bit 0 => Support camera control

function; 0(not support), 1(support)

Bit 1 => Built-in or external

camera; 0 (external), 1(built-in)

Bit 2 => Support pan operation;

0(not support), 1(support)

Bit 3 => Support tilt operation; 0(not

support), 1(support)

Bit 4 => Support zoom operation;

0(not support), 1(support)

Bit 5 => Support focus operation;

0(not support), 1(support)

text string[16] 1/4 Enclose caption.

imprinttimestamp <boolean> 4/4 Overlay time stamp on video.

maxexposure 1~120 4/4 Maximum exposure time.

options quality,

framerate

4/4 Customize video quality first or video

frame rate first.

(product dependent)

enablepreview <boolean> 1/4 0: normal mode

1: preview mode

(capability_nvideoinprofile > 0)

s<0~(m-1)>_codectype mpeg4,

mjpeg

4/4 Video codec type.

s<0~(m-1)>_resolution 176x144, 4/4 Video resolution in pixels.

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320x240,

640x480

s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_intraperiod 250, 500,

1000, 2000,

3000, 4000

4/4 Intra frame period in milliseconds.

s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_ratecontrol

mode

cbr, vbr 4/4 cbr, constant bitrate

vbr, fix quality

s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_quant 0, 1~5 4/4 Quality of video when choosing vbr in

“ratecontrolmode”.

0 is the customized manual input

setting.

1 = worst quality, 5 = best quality.

s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_qvalue 1~31 7/4 The specific quality parameter of the

Mpeg4 encoder.

1 = best quality, 31 = worst quality.

s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_bitrate 1000~40000004/4 Set bit rate in bps when choosing cbr

in “ratecontrolmode”.

s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_maxframe 1~30 4/4 Set maximum frame rate in fps (for

MPEG-4).

s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_quant 0 ~ 5 4/4 Quality of JPEG video.

0 is the customized manual input

setting.

1 = worst quality, 5 = best quality.

s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_qvalue 10~200 7/4 The specific quality parameter of the

JPEG encoder.

10 = best quality, 200 = worst quality.

s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_maxframe 1~30 4/4 Set maximum frame rate in fps (for

JPEG).

s<0~(m-1)>_forcei 1 7/6 Force I frame.

Group: audio (product dependent)

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

duplexmode full,

half,

post,

get

4/4 Full => full-duplex

Half => half-duplex

Post => simplex talk only

Get => simplex listen only

(capability.audioput>0 and capability.audioin>0)

sendclientaudio <boolean> 4/4 Enable audio send from active client to all other clients.

(capability.audioput>0 and capability.audioin>0)

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lowbandwidth <boolean> 4/4 Improve low bandwidth environment support.

enableaec <boolean> 4/4 Enable acoustic echo cancellation for full-duplex audio.

(capability.audio.aec=1)

Group: audioin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products (capability.audioin>0)

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

source micin,

linein

4/4 Micin => use external microphone input.

Linein => use line input.

mute 0, 1 4/4 Enable audio mute.

gain 0~31 4/4 Gain of input.

boostmic 0, 1 4/4 Enable microphone boost.

s<0~(m-1)>_codectype aac4, gamr 4/4 Set audio codec type for input.

s<0~(m-1)>_aac4_bitrate 16000,

32000,

48000,

64000,

96000,

128000

4/4 Set AAC4 bitrate in bps.

s<0~(m-1)>_gamr_bitrate 4750,

5150,

5900,

6700,

7400,

7950,

10200,

12200

4/4 Set AMR bitrate in bps.

Group: image_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products

NAME VALUE SECURITY

(get/set)

DESCRIPTION

brightness -5 ~ 5 4/4 Adjust brightness of image according to mode settings.

saturation -5 ~ 5 4/4 Adjust saturation of image according to mode settings.

contrast -5 ~ 5 4/4 Adjust contrast of image according to mode settings.

sharpness -5 ~ 5 4/4 Adjust sharpness of image according to mode settings.

IBPE_edgeenable <boolean> 4/4 Enable edge enhancement.

IBPE_edgestrength 1 ~ 128 4/4 Adjust edge enhancement strength. 1 is minimum and

128 is maximum.

IBPE_nrenable <boolean> 4/4 Enable noise reduction.