Vivotek IP8162 User Manual

Rev. 1.2

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Table of Contents

Overview .........................................................................................................................4

Revision History �� 4

Read Before Use �� 5

Package Contents �� 5

Physical Description �� 6

Installation

Hardware Installation �� 8

Network Deployment �� 9

Software Installation �� 12

Ready to Use �� 13

Fine-tune the CS-Mount �� 14

Accessing the Network Camera

Using Web Browsers �� 16

Using RTSP Players �� 18

Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices �� 19

Using VIVOTEK Recording Software �� 20

Main Page Client Settings

Conguration

System > General settings �� 30

System > Homepage layout �� 32

System > Logs �� 35

System > Parameters �� 36

System > Maintenance �� 37

Media > Image �� 41

Media > Video �� 48

Media > Audio�� 53

Network > General settings �� 54

Network > Streaming protocols �� 62

Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) �� 71 Security > User Account �� 72

Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) ��73

Security > Access List �� 78

PTZ > PTZ settings �� 83

Event > Event settings�� 90

Applications > Motion detection�� 103

Applications > DI and DO �� 106

Applications > Tampering detection �� 106

Recording > Recording settings �� 107

Local storage > SD card management �� 112

Local storage > Content management �� 11 3

Appendix

URL Commands for the Network Camera �� 11 6

Technical Specications ��197

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Technology License Notice ��198

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ��199

Appendix

URL Commands for the Network Camera �� 115

Technical Specications ��196

Technology License Notice ��197

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ��198

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Overview

VIVOTEK IP8162/62P are part of the SUPREME series product line offering 1080p HD resolution with superb image quality� The camera can capture a more comprehensive view than

a standard VGA camera, signicantly reducing the number of cameras required. It is especially

suitable for monitoring wide open spaces such as building entrances, airports, or applications

requiring accurate identication.

The IP8162/62P employ many advanced features to allow users to fully enjoy the high denition

video� With high performance H�264/MPEG-4/MJPEG compression technology, the camera offers high-quality video in full HD @ 30fps with a minimum of bandwidth consumption� The

Video Cropping feature allows a user to only transfer user-dened regions for viewing instead of an entire scene, which can also be used to optimize bandwidth and enhance storage efciency.

The ePTZ function enables users to zoom in and focus on a region of interest in the camera view with only a few clicks, providing an additional level of image enhancement�

Additional value-added functions that give users more flexibility and efficiency of use include WDR Enhancement, which allows users to identify image details in extremely bright and dark environments� The Focus Assist button can aid an installer to precisely adjust the camera� When pressing the Focus Assist button on the camera unit, an indicator will be displayed on screen with detailed focusing information, which will vary in accordance with the manual adjustment�

Moreover, holding down the button will zoom in on the target area for ne tuning, resulting in

better usability and picture clarity� The IP8162P model comes with an advanced P-Iris lens, which controls the iris opening with extreme precision at an optimal level at all times via the

built-in stepper motor, resulting in superior sharpness and depth of eld as well as image quality.

As with all VIVOTEK true day/night cameras, the IP8162/62P feature a removable IR-cut lter,

maintaining clear images 24 hours a day� Together with WDR Enhancement, users can identify image details in extremely bright as well as dark environments� Also featuring a myriad of other

high-end features such as SD/SDHC card slot, PoE, multiple streams, and the included 32CH recording software, the IP8162/62P is indisputably the top choice for reliable and high

performance megapixel surveillance�

Revision History

■ Rev. 1.0: Initial release

■ Rev. 1.1: Added description for P-iris control options, SVC-T, Flexible bitrate control, Recoverable Recording, and other related rmware options.

* The Seamless Recording feature is congured through the VAST management software.

■ Rev. 1.2: Added supported SD card capacity to 32GB.

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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

■ IP8162/62P

■ Power Adapter

■ Camera Stand

■ CS-mount Lens

■ Software CD

■ Warranty Card

■ Quick Installation Guide

■ L-type Hex Key Wretch

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Physical Description

Front Panel

Light Sensor

Lens

Back Panel

Status LED

Built-in Microphone

Audio Out

BNC Video Out

Microphone In

External/Internal

MIC Switch

Ethernet 10/100

RJ45 Socket

Recessed Reset

Button

Lens

General I/O Terminal Block

SD/SDHC Card Slot NTSC/PAL Switch

Power Cord Socket 12V DC

General I/O Terminal Block

Focus Assist Button

DC-iris Control Cable Socket (IP8162) or P-iris Control Cable Socket (IP18162P)

Focus Controller

Zoom Controller

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. The 24V AC can be used as an

alternate power source�

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Pin Name

1 Power +12V 2 Digital Output 3 Digital Input 4 Ground 5 AC 24V input 6 AC 24V input 7 RS-485 + 8 RS-485 -

87654321

DI/DO Diagram

Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method�

12V

PIN 1

Power+12V

PIN 2

Digital output

+12V

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PIN 3

Digital input

PIN 4

Ground

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

Recessed Reset

Button

The reset button is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings� Sometimes resetting the system can return the camera to normal operation� If the system problems remain after reset, restore the factory settings and install again�

Reset: Press and release the recessed reset button with a straightened paper clip. Wait for the Network Camera to reboot�

Restore: Press and hold the recessed reset button until the status LED rapidly blinks. Note that all settings will be restored to factory default� Upon successful restore, the status LED will blink green and red during normal operation�

SD/SDHC Card Capacity

This network camera is compliant with SD/SDHC 16GB / 32GB and other preceding standard SD cards�

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 DC-iris control cable to the socket� (IP8162) Connect the P-iris control cable to the socket� (IP8162P)

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Network Deployment

Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet

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

1� If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, connect them to the general I/O

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

3

1

1: Power +12V 2: Digital output 3: Digital input 4: Ground 5: AC 24V

2

6: AC 24V 7: RS485+ 8: RS485-

LINK

RECEIVE

1

2

PARTITION

3

4

5

Ethernet Switch

NOTE

NOTE:

POWER

COLLISION

► There are two power supply modes-- feed power from the Network Camera to the external

DO device or feed power to the external Do device from an external power supply� Please

follow the instruction below to connect the external DO device:

1� Feed power by the Network Camera - connect to pin 1 & pin 2

1: Power +12V 2: Digital output

3: Digital input 4: Ground

2� Feed power by an external power supply - connect to pin 2 & pin 4

For 5V Network Camera: < 5V, 100mA; for 12V Network Camera: < 12V, 100mA

1: Power +12V

2: Digital output

3: Digital input

4: Ground

3� Please note that this camera is for indoor use only�

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�

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Internet connection via a router

Before setting up the Network Camera over the Internet, make sure you have a router and follow the steps below�

1� Connect your Network Camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated below�

Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 12 for details�

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

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

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 54 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 54 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 55 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, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable� Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enabled switch via Ethernet cable�

power + data transmission

POWER

COLLISION

1

2

LINK

RECEIVE

PARTITION

3

4

5

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�

PoE Power Injector

(optional)

POWER

COLLISION

1

2

3

4

Non-PoE Switch

LINK

RECEIVE

PARTITION

5

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Software Installation

Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), free-bundled software included on the product CD, helps you set up your Network Camera on the LAN�

IW

1� Install IW2 under the Software Utility directory from the software CD� Double click the IW2 shortcut on your desktop to launch the program�

2� The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment� After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program�

2

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: IP8162P

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 H S

Made in Taiwan

00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 IP8162

0002D1730202

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Ready to Use

1� Access the Network Camera on the LAN� 2� Retrieve live video through a web browser or the included ST-7501 recording software�

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3� Unscrew the zoom controller to adjust the zoom factor� Upon completion, tighten the zoom controller� 4� Unscrew the focus controller to adjust the focus range� Upon completion, tighten the focus controller�

T

N

3

4

W

∞

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Fine-tune the CS-Mount

1�Detach the CS-mount lens from the camera body�

2�Turn the right side of the camera body up�

3�Use the supplied L-type hex key wrench to loosen the lens mounting screw; the CS

mount ring becomes rotatable�

4.Use a coin to turn the CS-mount ring; ne-tune the distance between the sensor and the

lens�

5.When nished, tighten the lens mounting screw to x the CS-mount ring.

6�Attach the CS-mount lens back to the camera body�

Lens mounting screw

CS-mounting ring

3

1

2

4

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NOTE

NOTE:

When choosing the lens for your IP8162/62P, please notice the specications as below.

1.Flange back length (distance A-B) must be longer than 12.5mm. If the ange back

length is too short, the bottom of screw mount may hit the ICR, or result in out of focus

when adjusting the focus controller.

2.The screw mount (distance A-C) must be shorter than 4.5mm; in case that the bottom of

screw mount may hit the ICR.

3.The distance between the edge of lens (A) and front panel (D) must NOT be longer than

0.5mm; or, it may hit the front panel when adjusting the focus controller, or result in out of

focus.

1

0.5

A

C

2 3

A C

sensor

ICR

A

D

B

A

A (lens edge)

B

D (front panel)

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Accessing the Network Camera

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

Using Web Browsers

Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access to the Network Cameras on the LAN�

If your network environment is not a LAN, follow these steps to access the Netwotk Camera:

1� Launch your web browser (ex� Microsoft

2. Enter the IP address of the Network Camera in the address eld. Press Enter� 3� The live video will be displayed in your web browser�

4. If it is the rst time installing the VIVOTEK network camera, an information bar will pop up as

shown below� Follow the instructions to install the required plug-in on your computer�

®

Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Netscape)�

NOTE:

NOTE

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

video. If you don’t have Quick Time on your computer, please download it rst, then launch

the web browser�

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

it is highly recommended to set a password for the Network Camera� For more information about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 72�

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

®

Controls, please enable the ActiveX

Controls for your browser�

®

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

2. Look for Download signed ActiveX

®

controls; select Enable or Prompt� Click OK�

3. Refresh your web browser, then install the ActiveX

complete installation�

®

control� Follow the instructions to

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Using RTSP Players

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

Quick Time Player

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 63�

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 63 for details�

Video 16:38:01 2011/06/25

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Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices

To view the streaming media through 3GPP-compatible mobile devices, make sure the Network Camera can be accessed over the Internet� For more information on how to set up the Network Camera over the Internet, please refer to Setup the Network Camera over the Internet on page 9�

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 63�

2� As the the bandwidth on 3G networks is limited, you will not be able to use a large video size�

Please set the video and audio streaming parameters as listed below�

For more information, please refer to Stream settings on page 79�

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

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 63�

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

5� Type the following URL commands into the player�

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

access name for stream 3>�

For example:

rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp

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Using VIVOTEK Recording Software

The product software CD also contains recording software, allowing simultaneous monitoring and video recording for multiple Network Cameras� Please install the recording software; then launch the program to add the Network Camera to the Channel list� For detailed information

about how to use the recording software, please refer to the user’s manual of the software or download it from http://www.vivotek.com�

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VIVOTEK INC. Logo

Live View Window

Camera Control Area

Configuration Area

Host Name

Resize Buttons

Hide Button

SVC Frame Rate Menu

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, please refer to System on page 30.

Camera Control Area

Video Stream: This Network Camera supports multiple streams (stream 1 ~ 4) simultaneously. You can select either one for live viewing� For more information about multiple streams, please refer to page 79 for detailed information�

Manual Trigger: Click to enable/disable an event trigger manually. Please configure an event setting

on Application page before enable this function. A total of 3 event settings can be congured. For more

information about event setting, please refer to page 88� If you want to hide this item on the homepage, please go to the System > Homepage Layout > General settings > Customized button to deselect “show manual trigger button”�

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

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Focus Assist_

There are two options for you to ne-tune the camera focus. You can either connect the camera to an analog display device, or adjust the focus through networking. Please follow the steps below:

Video Out

Focus Assist Button

Analog video output (BNC)

■

1� Connect the analog display device to the Video Out socket ( for BNC cable)�

2. Push the focus assist button on the back panel of the camera, then a oating indicator will be

displayed onscreen showing detailed focus information, which will change in accordance with the

manual adjustment�

FOCUS VALUE

220/325

The pink bar variates according to current focus value.

325/325

The pink bar reaches the peak while reaching the best focus.

BEST FOCUS

3. Continue pushing the button to zoom in on the target area for ne tuning.

4� Click the “Esc” button to leave the full screen mode� 5� The Video Stream will become “FA” as shown on the right�

Networking video output

■

1� Click “on“ to enable the focus assist function, then the Live Video Window will become full screen for precise focus adjustment�

2. Continue pushing the button to zoom in on the target area for ne tuning.

3� Click the “Esc” button to leave the full screen mode� 4� The Video Stream will become “FA” as shown on the right�

PTZ Panel: This Network Camera supports both “digital“ (e-PTZ) and “mechanical“ pan/tilt/zoom control. Please refer to PTZ settiings on page 83 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 83� For more information about how to set up the viewing region of the current video stream, please refer to page 79�

The viewing region of the current video stream

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H.264 / MPEG-4 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 29.

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

日本語

, Português,

簡体中文

, and

繁體中文

� Please

note that you can also change a language on the Conguration page; please refer to page 29.

Hide Button

You can click the hide button to hide the control panel or display the control panel�

Resize Buttons

:

Click the Auto button, the video cell will resize automatically to t the monitor.

Click 100% is to display the original homepage size� Click 50% is to resize the homepage to 50% of its original size� Click 25% is to resize the homepage to 25% of its original size�

Live Video Window

■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to H.264 / MPEG-4:

Video Title

Title and Time

Zoom Indicator

Video (TPC-AV)

Video 17:08:56 2011/06/25

x4.0

Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on page 79�

H�264 / MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options: The transmission protocol and media options for H.264 /

MPEG-4 video streaming. For further conguration, please refer to Client Settings on page 27.

2011/02/25 17:08:56

Time

Video and Audio Control Buttons

Time: Display the current time. For further conguration, please refer to Media > Image > Genral settings on page 72�

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 72�

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Frame Rate Level: SVC

The camera supports the latest SVC-T (Scalable Video Coding - Temporal) feature� The

SVC feature enables streaming of videos for multiple clients from one single set of layered

IP packets� Designed for saving bandwidth and CPU load on client stations, the frame

rate of a video stream appearing on the live view can be individually adjusted� This feature

applies when an administrator experiences unstable video streaming due to the lack of

network bandwidth, less-than-ideal hardware, or during an occurence of network problems�

30fps

Client PC

25fps

Notebook

5fps

3G Cell Phone

SVC Packet

Network Camera

LAN

VAST Server

LAN/WAN

Stream

on Demand

Stream

on Demand

Stream

on Demand

Stream on Demand

60fps

NVR Storage

A slide bar will appear below the view cell� Click and drag the drop-down menu� A numeric

indicator will display the current selection� See below for the frame rates represented by

the numeric indicator�

Indicator Frames per second (fps)

Maximum 30

7 26

6 22

5 18

4 12

3 8

2 4

1 1

Minimum 1/4

NOTE:

1� The SVC feature only applies to stream #1�

2� The SVC feature only applies to an H�264 stream� It is not applicable to MPEG-4 and MJPEG

streams. Please refer to Conguration -> Media -> Video for individaul stream settings.

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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�

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

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

Start MP4 Recording: Click this button to record video clips in MP4 file format to your computer.

Press the

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

recording stops accordingly. To specify the storage destination and le name, please refer to MP4 Saving Options on page 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�

Talk: Click this button to talk to people around the Network Camera. Audio will project from

the external speaker connected to the Network Camera� Click this button

again to end talking

transmission�

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

microphone volume on the local computer�

Mute: Turn off the Mic volume on the local computer� The button becomes the Mic On button after clicking the Mute button�

Full Screen: Click this button to switch to full screen mode. Press the “Esc” key to switch back to normal

mode�

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

Video Title

Title and Time

Video (HTTP-V)

Video 17:08:56 2011/06/25

2011/02/25 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 72�

Time: Display the current time. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 72.

Title and Time: Video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 72

�

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�

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 / MPEG-4 Media Options

H.264/MPEG-4 Media Options

Select to stream video or audio data or both� This is enabled only when the video mode is set to H�264 or MPEG-4�

H.264 / MPEG-4 Protocol Options

H.264/MPEG-4 Protocol Options

Depending on your network environment, there are four transmission modes of H�264 or MPEG-4

streaming:

UDP unicast: This protocol allows for more real-time audio and video streams. However, network packets may be lost due to network burst 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 63�

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 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.

CLIP_20110628-180853

File name preﬁx

Date and time sufﬁx

The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS

Local Streaming Buffer Time

Due to the unsteady bandwidth ow, the live streaming may lag and not be very smoothly. If you enable

this option, the live streaming will be stored on the camera’s buffer area for a few seconds before playing on the live viewing window� This will help you see the streaming more smoothly� If you enter 3000

Millisecond, the streaming will delay 3 seconds�

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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 (PTZ/ Event/ Recording/ Local storage) 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 sub-

item will be displayed; when you click on the second sub-item, the detailed information for the

second sub-item will be displayed and that of the rst sub-item will be hidden.

The following is the interface of the Basic Mode and the Advanced Mode:

Basic Mode

Navigation Area

Configuration List

Click to switch to Advanced Mode

Firmware Version

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Advanced Mode

Navigation Area

Configuration List

Click to switch to Basic Mode

Firmware Version

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.

Navigation Area provides an instant switch among Home page (the monitoring page for live viewing),

Client settings, Conguration page, and multi-language selection�

System > General settings

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 two columns: System, and System

Time� When finished with the settings on this page, click Save at the bottom of the page to enable the settings�

System

Host name: Enter a desired name for the Network Camera. The text will be displayed at the top of the main page, and also on the view cell of ST-7501 and VAST management software�

Turn off the LED indicators: If you do not want others to notice the network camera is in operation, you can select this option to turn off the LED indicators�

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