Vivotek IP8160 User Manual

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IP8160
Network Camera
User’s Manual
2MP • 8M IR • Smart Stream II • AEC PoE • Compact Size
Rev. 1.0
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Table of Contents
Overview
Revision History ...............................................................................................................................................3
Read Before Use ..............................................................................................................................................4
Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................4
Symbols and Statements in this Document ......................................................................................................5
Physical Description .........................................................................................................................................5
Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................................7
Software Installation .......................................................................................................................................14
Ready to Use ..................................................................................................................................................15
Accessing the Network Camera
Using Web Browsers ......................................................................................................................................16
Using RTSP Players .......................................................................................................................................19
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ........................................................................................................20
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software .............................................................................................................21
Main Page Client Settings
Conguration
System > General settings .............................................................................................................................33
System > Homepage layout ..........................................................................................................................35
System > Logs ...............................................................................................................................................38
System > Parameters ....................................................................................................................................40
System > Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................41
Media > Image .............................................................................................................................................45
Media > Video ................................................................................................................................................56
Media > Video ................................................................................................................................................57
Media > Audio.................................................................................................................................................65
Network > General settings ............................................................................................................................66
Network > Streaming protocols ....................................................................................................................73
Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) ...........................................................................83
Network > FTP ...............................................................................................................................................84
Security > User accounts ...............................................................................................................................85
Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) .................................................................86
Security > Access List ..................................................................................................................................93
PTZ > PTZ settings ........................................................................................................................................98
Event > Event settings..................................................................................................................................102
Applications > Motion detection....................................................................................................................116
Applications > Tampering detection ............................................................................................................. 11 9
Applications > Audio detection ...................................................................................................................120
Applications > Package management - a.k.a., VADP (VIVOTEK Application Development Platform) .......122
Recording > Recording settings ..................................................................................................................125
Local storage > SD card management .........................................................................................................130
Local storage > Content management .........................................................................................................131
Appendix
URL Commands for the Network Camera ....................................................................................................134
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Technical Specications ...........................................................................................................................340
Technology License Notice ....................................................................................................................... 342
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .......................................................................................................345

Overview

VIVOTEK’s IP8160/IP8160-W is a stylish 2-megapixel cube network camera specifically designed for small-scale retail security applications. With a resolution of 1920x1080 at
30 fps, a removable IR-cut lter and built-in IR illuminators effective up to 8 meters, this
remarkable camera provides users with superior image quality around the clock.
When coupled with VIVOTEK’s Smart Stream II technology, the IP8160/IP8160-W can reduce both bandwidth and storage consumption by up to 50%* while retaining the same superb image quality as a Full HD camera.
Further, the camera supports two-way audio, and employs Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) to greatly enhance audio quality and provide a clearer, smoother auditory image. VIVOTEK provides two easy-to install options for this compact camera; the IP8160-W boasts a 802.11b/g/n compatible wireless connection, and the IP8160 is designed for Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality, making setup of these two powerful cameras both quick and simple.
* Depending on scene monitored.

Revision History

■ Rev. 1.0: Initial release.
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Read Before Use

The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera
is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a exible surveillance
system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package Contents listed below. Take note of the warnings in the Quick Installation Guide before the Network Camera is installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation chapter to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used properly as intended.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who have basic networking knowledge. It is designed for various applications including video sharing, general security/surveillance, etc. The Configuration chapter suggests ways to best utilize the Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For creative and professional developers, the URL Commands of the Network Camera section serves as a helpful reference to customizing existing homepages or integrating with the current web server.

Package Contents

■ IP8160 and camera stand
■ Screws, anchors, cable bracket
■ Quick Installation Guide
NOTE:
Use the camera only with a DC power supply that is UL listed, and limited power
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source (LPS) certied. The power supply should bear the UL listed and LPS marks.
The power supply must also meet any safety and compliance requirements for the country of use. When installing the camera, do not use excessive force.
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< 10 kgf-cm
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Symbols and Statements in this Document

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INFORMATION: provides important messages or advices that might help prevent
inconvenient or problem situations.
NOTE: Notices provide guidance or advices that are related to the functional integrity of
the machine.
Tips: Tips are useful information that helps enhance or facilitae an installation, function,
or process.
WARNING: or IMPORTANT:: These statements indicate situations that can be
dangerous or hazardous to the machine or you.
Electrical Hazard: This statement appears when high voltage electrical hazards might
occur to an operator.

Physical Description

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Front View
IR LED
Lens
Rear View
Fastening ring
Fastening handle
MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC Card slot
Speaker
Line to PoE connector
Microphone Status LED
Reset / Restore button
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Dimension Drawing
38.85
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97.5
66.01
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Hardware Installation

1. Jot down the camera's MAC address for later reference.
XXXXXX
0002D10766AD
2. Install lthe camera to bracket by rotating and fastening the fastening ring. Tilt the camera to a preferred shooting angle, and then fasten the handle.
3. Install a MicroSD card if onboard storage is preferred.
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64
GB
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Note that the longer edge of the camera stand should be oriented to the camera side.
4. Pass the PoE connector cable through the under side of the mount bracket.
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5. Drill holes on the wall for securing the camera. Do not use excessive force to avoid breaking the bracket.
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6. Secure the PoE connector cable to wall using the cable bracket and the included screw.
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IMPORTANT:
Refer to the functional description and LED denitions below when conguring the camera.
Pushbutton Usage
Function LED Behavior Reset - press 1 second, Off then Red, then White. Restore default - press longer than 5 secs. Flashing Red and Green
LED Denitions
LED Color Indication
Steady Red Power on and system booting Red LED unlighted Power off Blink Green every 1 sec and so on Network works(heartbeat)
Steady Red + Green LED unlighted Network fail Blink Red every 0.15 sec. + Blink Orange every 1 sec. Connected to network
(Red on for 0.15 sec and off for 0.15 sec, and so on)+(Green on for 1 sec and off for 1sec, and so on) Blink Orange every 0.15 sec. Upgrading F/W (Together on for 0.15 sec and off for 0.15 sec, and so on)
Network Failed
Restoredefault
7. Open the IW2 utility. The utility will search for cameras within the network.
00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 IP8160
0002D1730202
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8. Double-click on the camera to open a web console with the camera. You can now start viewing the live stream.
IW2
LAN
00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 IP8160-W
0002D1730202
PoE
Browser
9. With a live view, you can change the shooting direction if necessary.
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SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Capacity
This network camera is compliant with SD/SDHC/SDXC 16GB / 8GB / 32GB / 64GB and other preceding standard SD cards.
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 14 for details.
Internet
Cable or DSL Modem
WAN (Wide Area Network ) Router IP address : from ISP
LINK
POWER
COLLISION
RECEIVE
1
2
PARTITION
3
4
5
LAN (Local Area Network) Router IP address : 192.168.0.1
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
2. In this case, if the Local Area Network (LAN) IP address of your Network Camera is
192.168.0.3, please forward the following ports for the Network Camera on the router.
■ HTTP port: default is 80
■ RTSP port: default is 554
■ RTP port for video: default is 5556
■ RTCP port for video: default is 5557
If you have changed the port numbers on the Network page, please open the ports accordingly on your router. For information on how to forward ports on the router, please refer to your router’s user’s manual.
3. Find out the public IP address of your router provided by your ISP (Internet Service
Provider). Use the public IP and the secondary HTTP port to access the Network Camera from the Internet. Please refer to Network Type on page 67 for details.
Internet connection with static IP
Choose this connection type if you are required to use a static IP for the Network Camera.
Please refer to LAN setting on page 66 for details.
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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 67 for details.
Congure the router, virtual server or rewall, so that the router can forward any data coming into a pre-congured port number to a network camera on the private network, and allow data
from the camera to be transmitted to the outside of the network over the same path.
From Forward to
122.146.57.120:8000 192.168.2.10:80
122.146.57.120:8001 192.168.2.11:80
... ...
When properly congured, you can access a camera behind the router using the HTTP request
such as follows: http://122.146.57.120:8000
If you change the port numbers on the Network conguration page, please open the ports ac­cordingly on your router. For example, you can open a management session with your router to
congure access through the router to the camera within your local network. Please consult your network administrator for router conguration if you have troubles with the conguration.
For more information with network conguration options (such as that of streaming ports), please refer to Conguration > Network Settings. VIVOTEK also provides the automatic port for-
warding feature as an NAT traversal function with the precondition that your router must support the UPnP port forwarding feature.
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Software Installation

Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), a software included in the product CD, helps you set up your Network Camera on the LAN.
IW
1. Install IW2 under the Software Utility directory from the software CD. Double-click the IW2 shortcut on your desktop to launch the program.
2. The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment. After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program.
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Installation
Wizard 2
3. The program will search for all VIVOTEK network devices on the same LAN.
4. After a brief search, the installer window will prompt. Click on the MAC and model name that matches the one printed on the product label. You can then double-click on the address
to open a management session with the Network Camera.
Network Camera
Model No: IP8160-W
MAC:0002D1730202
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Pat. 6,930,709
R o HS
Made in Taiwan
00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 IP8160
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Ready to Use

1. A browser session with the Network Camera should prompt as shown below.
2. You should be able to see live video from your camera. You may also install the 32-channel recording software from the software CD in a deployment consisting of multiple cameras. For its installation details, please refer to its related documents.
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Accessing the Network Camera

This chapter explains how to access the Network Camera through web browsers, RTSP players, 3GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software.

Using Web Browsers

Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access the Network Cameras on LAN. If your network environment is not a LAN, follow these steps to access the Netwotk Camera:
1. Launch your web browser (e.g., Microsoft
2. Enter the IP address of the Network Camera in the address eld. Press Enter.
3. Live video will be displayed in your web browser.
4. If it is the rst time installing the VIVOTEK network camera, an information bar will prompt as
shown below. Follow the instructions to install the required plug-in on your computer.
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Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox).
NOTE:
NOTE
► For Mozilla Firefox or Chrome users, your browser will use QuickTime to stream the live
video. If you don’t have QuickTime on your computer, please download it rst, then launch
the web browser.
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► By default, the Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access,
it is highly recommended to set a password for the Network Camera. For more information about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 85.
► If you see a dialog box indicating that your security settings prohibit running ActiveX
®
Controls, please enable the ActiveX
Controls for your browser.
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1. Choose Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level.
2. Look for Download signed ActiveX
®
controls; select Enable or Prompt. Click OK.
3. Refresh your web browser, then install the ActiveX complete installation.
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control. Follow the instructions to
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IMPORTANT:
Currently the Network Camera utilizes a 32-bit ActiveX plugin. You CAN NOT open a
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management/view session with the camera using a 64-bit IE browser. If you encounter this problem, try execute the Iexplore.exe program from C:\Windows\
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SysWOW64. A 32-bit version of IE browser will be installed. On Windows 7, the 32-bit explorer browser can be accessed from here:
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
If you open a web session from the IW2 utility, a 32-bit IE browser will be opened.
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Tips:
1. The onscreen Java control can malfunction under the following situations: A PC con­nects to different cameras that are using the same IP address (or the same camera
running different rmware versions). Removing your browser cookies will solve this problem.
2. If you encounter problems with displaying the conguration menus or UI items, try dis­able the Compatibility View on IE8 or IE9.
You may also press the F12 key to open the developer tools utility, and then change the Browser Mode to the genuine IE8 or IE9 mode.
In the event of plug-in compatibility issues, you may try to uninstall the plug-in that was
previously installed.
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Using RTSP Players

To view the streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following players that support RTSP streaming.
Quick Time Player
VLC media 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 74. For example:
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp
4. The live video will be displayed in your player. For more information on how to configure the RTSP access name, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 74 for details.
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Video quality (Constant bit rate) 40kbps

Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices

To view the streaming media through 3GPP-compatible mobile devices, make sure the Network Camera can be accessed over the Internet. For more information on how to set up the Network Camera over the Internet, please refer to Setup the Network Camera over the Internet on page
12.
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 74.
2. As the the bandwidth on 3G networks is limited, you will not be able to use a large video size.
Please set the video streaming parameters as listed below.
For more information, please refer to Stream settings on page 56.
Video Mode H.264 Frame size 176 x 144 Maximum frame rate 5 fps Intra frame period 1S
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 74.
4. Launch the player on the 3GPP-compatible mobile devices (e.g., QuickTime).
5. Type the following URL commands into the player.
The address format is rtsp://<public ip address of your camera>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming access name for stream # with small frame size and frame rate>.
For example:
You can configure Stream #2 into the suggested stream settings as listed above for live viewing on a mobile device.
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Using VIVOTEK Recording Software

The product software CD also contains a VAST recording software, allowing simultaneous monitoring and video recording for multiple Network Cameras. Please install the recording software; then launch the program to add the Network Camera to the Channel list. For detailed information about how to use the recording software, please refer to the user’s manual of the software or download it from http://www.vivotek.com.
Tips:
1. If you forget the root (administrator) password for the camera, you can restore the camera defaults by pressing the reset button for longer than 7 seconds.
2. If DHCP is enabled in your network, and the camera cannot be accessed, run the IW2 utility
to search the network. If the camera has been congured with a xed IP that does not comply
with your local network, you may see its default IP 169.254.x.x. If you still cannot find the camera, you can restore the camera to its factory defaults. The factory default is DHCP client.
3. If you change your network parameters, e.g., added a camera via a connection to a LAN card, re-start the IW2 utility.
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Main Page

This chapter explains the layout of the main page. It is composed of the following sections: VIVOTEK INC. Logo, Host Name, Camera Control Area, Configuration Area, Menu, and Live Video Window.
Resize Buttons
VIVOTEK INC. Logo
Camera Control Area
Host Name
Configuration Area
Hide Button
Live View Window
VIVOTEK INC. Logo
Click this logo to visit the VIVOTEK website.
Host Name
The host name can be customized to t your needs. The name can be changed especially there are many
cameras in your surveillance deployment. For more information, please refer to System on page 33.
Camera Control Area
Video Stream: This Network Camera supports multiple streams (streams 1 and 2) simultaneously. You can select any of them for live viewing. For more information about multiple streams, please refer to page 56 for detailed information.
Manual Trigger: Click to enable/disable an event trigger manually. Please congure an event setting on
the Application page before you enable this function. A total of 3 event conguration can be congured.
For more information about event setting, please refer to page 101. If you want to hide this item on the homepage, please go to Configuration> System > Homepage Layout > General settings > Customized button to deselect the “show manual trigger button” checkbox.
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H.264 Protocol and Media Options
Conguration Area
Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to Client Settings on page 27.
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 32.
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
Ρусский
Please note that you can also change a language on the Conguration page; please refer to page 32.
Hide Button
You can click the hide button to hide or display the control panel.
Resize Buttons
:
Click the Auto button, the video cell will resize automatically to t the monitor.
Click 100% is to display the original homepage size. Click 50% is to resize the homepage to 50% of its original size. Click 25% is to resize the homepage to 25% of its original size.
.
Live Video Window
The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to H.264:
Video Title
Title and Time
Zoom Indicator
Video (TPC-AV)
Video 17:08:56 2017/03/25
x4.0
Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on page 45.
H.264 Protocol and Media Options: The transmission protocol and media options for H.264 video
streaming. For further conguration, please refer to Client Settings on page 27.
2017/03/25 17:08:56
Time
Video Control Buttons
Time: Display the current time. For further conguration, please refer to Media > Image > Genral settings on page 45.
Title and Time: The video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For further conguration, please refer to Media > Image > General settings on page 50.
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PTZ Panel: This Network Camera supports “digital“ (e-PTZ) pan/tilt/zoom control, which allows roaming a smaller view frame within a large view frame. Please refer to PTZ settiings on page 98 for detailed information.
Global View: Click on this item to display the Global View window. The Global View window contains a
full view image (the largest frame size of the captured video) and a oating frame (the viewing region of the current video stream). The oating frame allows users to control the e-PTZ function (Electronic Pan/
Tilt/Zoom). For more information about e-PTZ operation, please refer to E-PTZ Operation on page 98. For more information about how to set up the viewing region of the current video stream, please refer to page 98.
The viewing region of the curruent video stream
The largest frame size
Note that the PTZ buttons on the panel are not operational unless you are showing only a portion of the full image. If the live view window is displaying the full view, the PTZ buttons are not functional.
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Video 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.
Pause: Pause the transmission of the streaming media. The button becomes the Resume button after clicking the Pause button.
Stop: Stop the transmission of the streaming media. Click the Resume button to continue transmission.
Start MP4 Recording: Click this button to record video clips in MP4 file format to your computer. Press the
recording stops accordingly. To specify the storage destination and le name, please refer to MP4 Saving Options on page 28 for details.
Volume: When the Mute function is not activated, move the slider bar to adjust the volume on the local computer.
Mute: Turn off the volume on the local computer. The button becomes the Audio On button after clicking the Mute button.
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.
Stop MP4 Recording button to end recording. When you exit the web browser, video
NOTE:
1. For a megapixel camera, it is recommended to use monitors of the 24" size or larger, and
are capable of 1600x1200 or better resolutions.
2. Below are the defaults for Audio settings:
For cameras with built-in microphone: Not Muted. For cameras without built-in microphone: Muted.
To receive audio input from an external microphone, you may need to enable the audio input
from Media > Audio. Refer to page 65 for more information.
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The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MJPEG:
Video Title
Title and Time
Video (HTTP-V)
Video 17:08:56 2017/03/25
2017/03/25 17:08:56
Time
Video Control Buttons
Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 50.
Time: Display the current time. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 50.
Title and Time: Video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 50
.
Video 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.
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 28 for details.
Full Screen: Click this button to switch to full screen mode. Press the “Esc” key to switch back to normal
mode.
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Client Settings

This chapter explains how to select the stream transmission mode and saving options on the local computer. When completed with the settings on this page, click Save on the page bottom to enable the settings.
H.264 Media Options
Select to stream video or audio data or both. This is enabled only when the video mode is set to H.264.
H.264 Protocol Options
H.264 Protocol Options
Depending on your network environment, there are four transmission modes of H.264 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 74.
TCP: This protocol guarantees the complete delivery of streaming data and thus provides better video quality. The downside of this protocol is that its real-time effect is not as good as that of the UDP protocol.
HTTP: This protocol allows the same quality as TCP protocol without needing to open specic ports for streaming under some network environments. Users inside a firewall can utilize this protocol to allow streaming data through.
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MP4 Saving Options
Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking Start MP4 Recording on the main
page. Here, you can specify the storage destination and le name.
Folder: Specify a storage destination on your PC for the recorded video files. The location can be changed.
File name prex: Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the video le name. A specied folder
will be automatically created on your local hard disk.
Add date and time sufx to the le name: Select this option to append the date and time to the end of the le name.
CLIP_20150321-180853
File name prefix
Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS
Local Streaming Buffer Time
In the case of encountering unsteady bandwidth, live streaming may lag and video streaming may not be very smoothly. If you enable this option, the live streaming will be stored temporarily on your PC’s cache memory for a few milli seconds before being played on the live viewing window. This will help you see the streaming more smoothly. If you enter 3,000 Millisecond, the streaming will delay for 3 seconds.
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Joystick settings
Enable Joystick
Connect a joystick to a USB port on your management computer. Supported by the plug-in (Microsoft’s DirectX), once the plug-in for the web console is loaded, it will automatically detect if there is any joystick on the computer. The joystick should work properly without installing any other driver or software.
Then you can begin to configure the joystick settings of connected devices. Please follow the instructions below to enable joystick settings.
1. Select a detected joystick, if there are multiple, from the Selected joystick menu. If your joystick is not detected, if may be defective.
2. Click Calibrate or Congure buttons to congure the joystick-related settings.
NOTE:
If you want to assign Preset actions to your joystick, the preset locations should be congured
in advance in the Conguration > PTZ page. In Windows, use the search function on the Start menu to search for Game Controller.
If your joystick is not working properly, it may need to be calibrated. Click the Calibrate button
to open the Game Controllers window located in Microsoft Windows control panel and follow the instructions for trouble shooting.
The joystick will appear in the Game Controllers list in the Windows Control panel. If you want to
check out for your devices, go to the following page: Start -> Control Panel -> Game Controllers.
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Buttons Conguration
In the Button Conguration window, the left column shows the actions you can assign, and the right
column shows the functional buttons and assigned actions. The number of buttons may differ from different joysticks.
Please follow the steps below to congure your joystick buttons:
1. Choosing one of the actions and click Assign will pop up a dialog. Then you can assign this action to a button by pressing the joystick button or select it from the drop-down list.
For example: Assign Home (move to home position) to Button 1.
2. Click OK to conrm the conguration.
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