Vivotek IP7251 User Manual

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Table of Contents

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

Read before use Package contents ��3 Physical description ��4

Installation

Hardware installation Network deployment ��7

Software installation ��10

Accessing the Network Camera

Using web browsers Using RTSP players ��13 Using 3GPP-compatible mobile devices ��14 Using VIVOTEK recording software ��15

Main Page Client Settings

Conguration

System Security ��23 Network ��24 DDNS ��32 Access list ��34 Audio and video ��35 Motion detection ��41 Camera control ��43 Application ��46 Recording ��53 Video content analysis ��55 System log ��57 View parameters ��58 Maintenance ��59

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Appendix

URL Commands of the Network Camera Technical Specications ��107 Technology License Notice ��108 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ��109

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Overview

VIVOTEK unveils its rst intelligent network camera IP7251 in the line of progressive-scan series

which incorporates embedded video content analysis� The intelligent detection effectively raises the sensitivity of this network camera and makes your monitoring tasks easier with correct information� Incorporating a powerful digital signal processor (DSP) dedicated to the video content analysis, it features three reliable and helpful detections including tampering detection, moving object detection, and loitering detection� With the tampering detection, it is capable of detecting incidents such as shooting redirection, blocking or defocusing of cameras, or even spray-painted� For motion detection function, it is capable of distinguishing between creature’s motions and still backgrounds or natural movements like swaying trees, waves or sunset so as to prevent the false alarms from

environmental noise. Additionally, a suspicious object in the predened area (window) will trigger

alarms once the dwelling time of the object is longer than the given time� By embedding the video content analysis into the network camera rather instead of back-e nd software platform, IP7251 greatly reduces the server workload, network bandwidth, and storage requirement� IP7251 is achieved with a powerful combination of cutting-edge features: a Sony progressive scan CCD

sensor, a removable IR-cut lter, simultaneous dual streams, PoE compliant with 802.3af, 3GPP

mobile surveillance, two-way audio by SIP protocol, and digital I/O� With the intelligent detection function, VIVOTEK IP7251 can effectively prevents unwanted noise components from accidentally triggering an alarm, providing a more reliable detection method, thus reducing the number of false alarms�

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 also can be part of a exible surveillance

system� It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use�

It is important to rst verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package

contents listed below� Take notice of the warnings in Quick Installation Guide before the Network Camera is installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation chapter to avoid damages 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 network knowledge� It is designed for various applications including video sharing,

general security/surveillance, etc. The Conguration chapter suggests ways to best utilize the

Network Camera and ensure proper operations� For the creative and professional developers, the URL Commands of the Network Camera section serves to be a helpful reference to

customize existing homepages or integrating with the current web server.

Package contents

■ IP7251

■ Power adapter

■ Camera stand

■ CS-mount lens

■ Quick installation guide

■ Software CD

■ Warranty card

■ L-type hex key wrench / C-mount ring (for C-mount lens)

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General I/O

terminal block

Indented reset button

Ethernet 10/100

RJ45 socket

Power cord socket

Audio out

MIC in

External/Internal MIC switch

Status LED

Light sensor

Built-in MIC

Zoom controller

Focus controller

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Physical description

Front panel

Back panel

Lens

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 2 Digital Output 3 Digital Input 4 Ground 5 AC 24V input 6 AC 24V input 7 RS-485 8 RS-485 +

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12V

+12V

Digital output

PIN 1 Power+12V

PIN 2

Digital input

PIN 3

Ground

PIN 4

DI/DO Diagram

Refer to the following illustration for connection method�

Status LED

The LED indicates the status of the Network Camera�

Blinking red (short) Steady green (long) The Network Camera is trying to obtain an IP address�

Blinking green every other second The network is setup (system up)� Fast blink orange During the upgrade firmware process�

Status LED Description

1� The Network Camera is booting up� 2� Reboot or restore the Network Camera�

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Hardware Reset

There is an indented reset button on the back panel of the Network Camera� It is used to reboot the Network Camera or restore the Network Camera to factory default� Sometimes rebooting the Network Camera could set the Network Camera back to normal state� If the problems remain after rebooted, restore the Network Camera to factory default and install again�

Reboot: Press and release the indented reset button once with a needle� The status LED will

blink in red�

Restore: Press the indented reset button with a needle continuously for over ve seconds. The

status LED will blink in red� Note that all settings will be restored to factory default�

Installation

Hardware installation

Follow the steps below to mount the lens to the Network Camera:

1� Mount the lens by turning it clockwise onto the camera mount until it stops� If necessary, turn the lens counterclockwise slowly until it gets the best attitude� 2� Connect the lens cable plug to the camera connector�

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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

Setup the Network Camera over the Internet

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

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

terminal block� 2� Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable�

3� Connect the supplied power cable from the camera to a power outlet�

1: Power 2: Digital Output 3: Digital Input 4: Ground 5: AC 24V input 6: AC 24V input 7: RS-485 8: RS-485 +

Ethernet switch

There are several ways to setup the Network Camera over the Internet� The rst way is to setup the Network Camera behind a router use PPPoE

�

� The second way is to utilize a static IP� The third way is to

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 as below� About how to get 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 the user’s manual of your router�

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 24 for details�

Internet connection with static IP

Choose this connection type if you are required to use a static IP for the Network Camera and follow the steps below�

1� Set up the Network Camera in a LAN� Please refer to Software installation on page 10 for details�

2. Go to Conguration > Network > Network Type. Select LAN > Use xed IP address.

3� Enter the static IP, Subnet mask, Default router, Primary DNS provided by your ISP�

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

25 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 via an Ethernet cable�

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 between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch/router�

PoE power injector

(optional)

non-PoE switch

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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.

RoHS

Network Camera

Model No: IP7251

Pat. 6,930,709 Made in Taiwan

Mac: 0002D106 DB41

Software installation

Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), free-bundled software packaged in the product CD, helps to set up

your Network Camera in a LAN� 1� Install the IW2 under the Software Utility directory from the software CD�

Double click the IW2 shortcut on your desktop to launch the program� 2� The program will conduct analyses on your network environment�

After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program.

3� The program will search all VIVOTEK devices in the same LAN� 4� After searching, the main installer window will pop up� Click on the MAC and model name

which match the product label on your device to connect to the Network Camera�

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Network Camera

http://192.168.5.117/index.html

Network Camera

http://192.168.5.117/index.html

Network Camera

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

1. Launch your web browser (ex. Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Netscape).

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�

NOTE

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

video�

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► By default, the Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized

accesses, 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 2

3�

► If you see a warning message at initial access, click Yes to install an ActiveX

®

control on your

computer�

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

®

Controls, please enable your ActiveX

Controls for your browser�

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

®

2. Look for Download signed ActiveX

®

controls; select Enable or Prompt� Click OK�

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rtsp://192.168.5.117:554/live.sdp

Using RTSP players

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

Quick Time Player Real Player VLC media player mpegable Player pvPlayer 1� Launch a RTSP player�

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

3. Type the URL command in the text box. The format is rtsp://<ip address>:<rtsp port>/<access name for stream1 or stream2>

For example:

4� The live video will be displayed in your player�

For more information on how to configure RTSP access name, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page

30 for 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://192.168.5.117:554/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 from the Internet� For more information on how to set up the Network Camera over the Internet, please refer to Setup the Network Camera over the Internet on page 7�

To utilize this feature, please check the following settings on your Network Camera:

1� Because most players on 3GPP mobile phones do not support RTSP authentication, make sure the authentication mode of RTSP streaming is set to disable� For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 30�

2. As the 3G network bandwidth is limited, you can’t use large video size. Please set the video

and audio streaming parameters as listed below� For more information, please refer to Audio and video on page 35�

3� As most ISP and players only support port number 554 to allow RTSP streaming to go through, please set the RTSP port to 554�For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 3

0�

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

Type the URL commands in the player�

The format is rtsp://<public ip address of your camera>:<rtsp port>/<access name for stream1 or stream2>.

For example:

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Using VIVOTEK recording software

The product software CD also contains recording software, allowing simultaneous monitoring and video recording for multiple Network Cameras� Please install the recording software; then launch the program to add the Network Camera to the Channel list� For detailed information about how to use the recording software, please refer to the user’s manual of the software or download it at

http://www�vivotek�com�

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http://192.168.5.117/index.html

Network Camera

Host name

Live view window

Menu

Logo of VIVOTEK INC.

Main Page

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

Logo of VIVOTEK INC�, Menu, Host Name, and Live Video Window�

Logo of VIVOTEK INC.

Click this logo to visit VIVOTEK website�

Menu

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�

Language: Click this button to choose a language for the displayed interface� Language options are available in: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano,

Conguration: Click this button to access the conguration page of Network Camera. It is suggested that a password is applied to the Network Camera so that only the administrator can congure the Network

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

Client Settings on page Digital Output: Click this button to turn on or off the digital output device�

19�

日本語

, Português,

簡体中文

and

繁體中文

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Host Name

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

on page

21�

please refer to

System

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Time

Video title

Title and time

MPEG-4 protocol and media options

Video and audio

control buttons

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The motion regions and trajectories

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 35� Time: Display the current time� For more information, please refer to Video settings on page 35� Title and time: Video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video� For more information, please

refer to Video settings on page

35�

MPEG-4 protocol and media options : The transmission protocol and media options for MPEG-4 video streaming� For more information, please refer to Client Settings on page 19�

Video and audio control buttons: Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera

conguration, some buttons may not be available.

Digital zoom edit: Deselect Disable digital zoom to enable the zoom operation. The navigation screen

indicates which part of the image is 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 le format to your computer. Press

the

Stop MP4 recording button to end recording� When you quit the web browser, video recording

stops accordingly� To specify the storage destination and the file name, please refer to MP4 Saving Options on page 2

0 for details�

Talk: Click this button to talk to people around the Network Camera� Audio will come out from the

external speaker connected to the Network Camera.

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

clicking the Pause button�

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

clicking the Resume button�

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

transmission�

Volume: When the mute function is not activated, move the slider bar to adjust the volume at local

computer�

Mute: Turn off the volume at local computer�

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Time

Video title

Title and time

Video control buttons

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The motion regions and trajectories

Mic Volume: When the mute function is not activated, move the slider bar to adjust the

microphone volume at local computer�

Mute: Turn off the microphone volume at local computer�

Show the motion regions and trajectories

: Switch to the tracking mode� When a moving object is tracked, it will draw a curve of trajectory, which is the moving path of the tracked object� This button becomes Hide

the motion regions and trajectories after clicking�

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

Video title: The video title can be configured� For more information, please refer to Video settings on

35�

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

Video settings on page 35�

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

Video settings on page 35�

Video and audio control buttons: Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera

conguration, some buttons may not be available.

Digital zoom edit: Deselect Disable digital zoom to enable the zoom operation. The navigation screen

indicates which part of the image is 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 le format to your computer. Press

the

Stop MP4 recording button to end recording� When you quit the web browser, video recording

stops accordingly� To specify the storage destination and the file name, please refer to MP4 Saving Options on page 2

0 for details�

Talk: Click this button to talk to people around the Network Camera� Audio will come out from the

external speaker connected to the Network Camera.

microphone volume at local computer�

Show the motion regions and trajectories tracked, it will draw a curve of trajectory, which is the moving path of the tracked object� This button becomes Hide

Mic Volume: When the mute function is not activated, move the slider bar to adjust the

Mute: Turn off the microphone volume at local computer�

: Switch to the tracking mode� When a moving object is

the motion regions and trajectories after clicking�

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Client Settings

This chapter explains how to select the streaming source, transmission mode and saving options

at local computer� It is composed of the following four sections: Stream Options, MPEG-4 Media Options, MPEG-4 Protocol Options and MP4 Saving Options� When completed with the settings on this page, click Save on the page bottom to take effect�

Stream Options

The Network Camera supports MPEG-4 and MJPEG dual streams� For more information, please refer to Video settings on page 35�

MPEG-4 Media Options

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

MPEG-4 Protocol Options

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

UDP unicast: This protocol allows for more real-time audio and video streams� However, network

packets may be lost due to network burst trafc and images may be broken. Activate UDP connection

when occasions require time-sensitive responses and the video quality is less important� Note that each unicast client connecting to the server takes up additional bandwidth and the Network Camera allows up to ten simultaneous accesses�

UDP multicast: This protocol allows multicast-enabled routers to forward network packets to all clients requesting streaming media� This helps to reduce the network transmission load of the Network Camera

while serving multiple clients at the same time. Note that to utilize this feature, the Network Camera must

be configured to enable multicast streaming at the same time� For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 30

�

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Date and time sufﬁx

The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS

File name preﬁx

TCP: This protocol guarantees the complete delivery of streaming data and thus provides better video quality� Nevertheless, the downside with this protocol is that its real-time effect is not as good as that of the UDP protocol�

HTTP: This protocol allows the same quality as TCP protocol and you don’t need to open specic port

for streaming under some network environments. Users inside a rewall can utilize this protocol to allow

streaming data to come through�

MP4 Saving Options

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

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

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

File Name Prex: Enter the text that will be put in front of the video le name.

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

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Conguration

Only Administrators can access the system conguration page. Each category in the left menu will be explained in the following sections.

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 completed with the settings on this page, click Save on the page bottom to take effect�

System

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

System Time

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Enable Daylight Saving Time: Select this option to enable daylight saving time (DST)� During DST, the

system clock moves one hour ahead. Note that to utilize this feature, please set the time zone for your Network Camera rst. Then, the starting time and ending time of the DST is displayed upon selecting this option. To manually congure the daylight saving time rules, please refer to Upload / Export Daylight

Saving Time Conguration File on page 6

0 for details�

Time zone: According to your local time zone, select one from the drop-down list.

Keep current date and time: Select this option to reserve the current date and time of the Network Camera� The Network Camera’s internal real-time clock maintains the date and time even when the power of the system is turned off�

Sync with computer time: Select this option to synchronize the date and time of the Network Camera with the local computer� The read-only date and time of the PC is displayed as updated�

Manual: The administrator can enter the date and time manually� Note that the date and time format are [yyyy/mm/dd] and [hh:mm:ss]�

Automatic: The Network Time Protocol is a protocol serves synchronize 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 with the NTP server on hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis�

DI and DO

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

Digital output: Select Grounded or Open to define normal status of 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. It is

composed of the following three columns: Root Password, Add User and Manage User�

Root Password

The administrator account “root” is permanent and can not be deleted� Please note that if you

want to add more accounts, you must apply a password for the “root” account rst.

1. Type the password identically in both text boxes.

2� Click Save to enable password protection� 3� A window will be prompted for authentication; type the correct user’s name and password in related

elds to access the Network Camera.

Add User

Administrators can add up to twenty user accounts�

1� Input the new user’s name and password� 2� Select the desired security level� Click Add to take effect�

Access rights are sorted by user types� There are three kinds of user types� Only administrators can access the Configuration page� Operators and viewers can not access the configuration page� Though operators can not access the page, they are capable of using 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 6

3� Viewers can only access the main page�

Manage User

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

1. Pull down the user list to nd an account.

2� Make necessary changes and then click Save or Delete to take effect�

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Network Camera (192.168.5.117)

Network Camera

Network

This section explains how to congure wired network connection for the Network Camera. It is composed of the following ve columns: Network Type, HTTP, Two way audio, FTP and RTSP

Streaming� When completed with the settings on this page, click Save to take effect�

Network Type

LAN

Select this option when the Network Camera is deployed in a local area network (LAN) and is intended to be accessed by local computers�

Get IP address automatically: Select this option to obtain an available dynamic IP address assigned by a 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� Please refer to Internet connection with static IP on page 8 for details�

Enable UPnP presentation: Select this option to enable UPnPTM presentation for your Network Camera so that whenever a Network Camera is presented to the LAN, shortcuts of connected Network Cameras will be listed in My Network Places� Currently, UPnP

utilize this feature, please make sure the UPnP

TM

is supported by Windows XP or later. Note that to

component is installed on your computer�

Enable UPnP port forwarding: To access the Network Camera from the Internet, select this option to allow the Network Camera to open ports on the router automatically so that video streams can be sent

out from a LAN. To utilize of this feature, make sure that your router supports UPnPTM and it is activated.

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PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet)

Select this option to congure your Network Camera to make it accessible from anywhere as long as there is an Internet connection. Note that to utilize this feature, it requires an account

provided by your ISP�

Follow the steps below to acquire your Network Camera’s public IP address� 1� Set up the Network Camera in a LAN�

2. Go to Conguration > Application > Server Settings (please refer to Server Settings on page 48) to add a new server -- email or FTP server�

3. Go to Conguration > Application > Media Settings (please refer to Media Settings on page 46)� Select

System log so that you will receive a list of system log in TXT le format which contains the Network

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

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

provided by your ISP� Click Save to take effect� 5� The Network Camera starts to reboot� 6� Disconnect the power source of the Network Camera; remove it from the LAN environment to the Internet�

NOTE

► If the default ports are already used by other device connecting to the same router,

the Network Camera will select other ports for the Network Camera�

► If UPnP

► Steps to enable UPnP

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

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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, and then click Add or Remove Programs�

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

3. In the Windows Components Wizard dialog box, select Networking Services and then click

Details�

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

5. Click Next in the following window.

6� Click Finish� UPnPTM is enabled�

► How does UPnP

UPnP

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

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work?

added to a network. Services and capabilities offered by networked devices, such as printing and le

sharing, are available among each other without bothersome network configuration� In the case of Network Cameras, you will see Network Camera shortcuts at My Network Places�

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From the Internet In a LAN http://203.67.124.123:8080 http://192.168.4.160 or

http://192.168.4.160:8080

In a LAN http://192.168.4.160 or

http://192.168.4.160:8080

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

router, not HTTP port, meaning that you have to add the secondary HTTP port number behind 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 the Internet access is not working, restore the

Network Camera to factory default; please refer to Restore on page 59 for details� After the Network Camera is reset to factory default, it is accessible in a LAN�

HTTP

Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides two types of security settings for a HTTP transaction: basic and digest� If basic authentication is selected,

the password is sent in plain text format; there can be potential risks of being intercepted. If digest

authentication is selected, user credentials are encrypted in MD5 algorithm and thus provide better

protection against unauthorized accesses.

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

To access the Network Camera within a LAN, both 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 continuous JPEG pictures� This technology, known as “server

push”, allows the Network Camera to feed live pictures to Mozilla Firefox and Netscape. Use http://<ip address>:<http port>/<access name for stream1 or stream2> to make connection.

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http://192.168.5.117/video2.mjpg

For example, when the access name for stream 1 is set to video.mjpg:

1. Launch Mozilla Firefox or Netscape.

2. Type the URL command in the address eld. Press Enter.

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

NOTE

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

rst; please refer to Security on page 2

3 for details�

► 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.

Two way audio

By default, the two way audio port is set to 5060� Also, it can be assigned with 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 microphone and an

external speaker, you can communicate with people around the Network Camera.

Note that as JPEG only transmits a series of JPEG images to the client, to utilize this feature,

make sure the video mode is set to “MPEG-4” and the media option is set to “Video and Audio”�

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Audio is being transmitted to the Network Camera

Microphone volume

Mute

Talk button

IP7142(TCP-AV)

Audio send from operators

Audio send to operators

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Taiwan

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 Network Camera to utilize VIVOTEK Installation Wizard 2 to upgrade rmware. By default, the FTP port is set to 21. Also, it can be assigned with another port number

between 1025 and 65535�

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rtsp://192.168.5.117:554/live.sdp

RTSP Streaming

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 being

intercepted� If digest authentication is selected, user credentials are encrypted in MD5 algorithm and thus

provide better protection against unauthorized accesses.

The accessibility of the RTSP streaming for the three authentication modes are listed in the following table:

Quick Time player Real Player

Disable O O Basic O O Digest O X

O indicates that the authentication mode is supported by the RTSP player�

X indicates that the authentication mode is NOT supported by the RTSP player.

Access name for stream 1 / Access name for stream 2: The access name is used to differentiate the streaming source� When using a RTSP player to access the Network Camera, and the video mode is set to MPEG-4, use the following RTSP URL command to request a transmission of 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 a RTSP player�

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

3. Type the URL command in the text box. For example: