Vivotek PZ8111 User Manual
10x Zoom 802.11b/g/n Wifi PoE
PZ8111/PZ8111W/PZ8121/PZ8121W
Rev. 1.1a
IP Surveillance
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Table of Contents
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................3
Read Before Use ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Package Contents ................................................................................................................................... 3
Physical Description ................................................................................................................................ 4
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................7
Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................... 7
Network Deployment ............................................................................................................................... 8
Software Installation .............................................................................................................................. 11
Accessing the Network Camera .................................................................................................................12
Using Web Browsers .............................................................................................................................12
Using RTSP Players ..............................................................................................................................14
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ............................................................................................... 15
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software .................................................................................................... 16
Main Page ..................................................................................................................................................17
Client Settings ............................................................................................................................................21
Conguration ..............................................................................................................................................23
System ..................................................................................................................................................24
Security .................................................................................................................................................26
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) ...................................................................................27
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
Network .................................................................................................................................................33
Wireless (PZ8111W/PZ8121W only) .....................................................................................................48
DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................54
Access List ...........................................................................................................................................56
Audio and Video ....................................................................................................................................59
Motion Detection ...................................................................................................................................67
Camera Control ..................................................................................................................................... 69
Homepage Layout ................................................................................................................................ 72
Application ............................................................................................................................................ 75
Recording ............................................................................................................................................. 88
System Log ..........................................................................................................................................91
View Parameters ..................................................................................................................................92
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 93
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Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................97
URL Commands for the Network Camera .............................................................................................97
Technical Specications ......................................................................................................................151
Technology License Notice ..................................................................................................................152
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .................................................................................................. 153
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Revision History
• Rev. 1.0: Initial release.
• Rev. 1.1: Added WPS description.
• Rev. 1.1a: Removed 3-axis PTZ movement commands.
Overview
VIVOTEK PZ8111/21(PoE), PZ8111W/21W(WLAN) is a high-performance network camera featuring 10x
optical zoom and pan/tilt functionality. The camera is designed for indoor surveillance applications such
as retail stores, ofces or banks. The built-in 10x motorized optical zoom module provides greater depth
of eld when zoomed in. Therefore, it can display clear-cut images on near or distant objects.
With flexible 300-degree pan and 135-degree tilt, PZ8111/11W/21/21W can give users more
comprehensive control over the monitored site. The PZ8111/11W/21/21W supports the industry-
standard H.264 compression technology, drastically reducing le sizes and conserving valuable network
bandwidth. With MPEG-4 and MJPEG compatibility also included, video streams can also be transmitted
in any of these formats for versatile applications. The streams can also be individually configured to
meet different constraints, thereby further reducing bandwidth and storage requirements. Users can
thus receive multiple streams simultaneously in different resolutions, frame rates, and image qualities for
viewing on different platforms.
In addition, PZ8111/21 is integrated with Power over Ethernet function while PZ8111W/21W with 802.11b/
g/n compatible wireless connection, making installation easier and more cost-efcient. The free-bundled,
multi-lingual 32-channel recording software helps users to set up an easy-to-use IP surveillance system.
Read Before Use
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera is not
only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a exible surveillance system. It is
the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal and complies with all privacy
laws before installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to rst verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package Contents
listed below. Take note of the warnings in the Quick Installation Guide before the Network Camera is
installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation chapter to avoid damage due to
faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used properly as intended.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who have basic
networking knowledge. It is designed for various applications including video sharing, general security/
surveillance, etc. The Configuration chapter suggests ways to best utilize the Network Camera and
ensure proper operations. For more creative and professional developers, the URL Commands of the
Network Camera section serves as a helpful reference to customizing existing homepages or integrating
with the current web server.
Package Contents
■ PZ8111/PZ8111W/PZ8121/PZ8121W ■ Warranty Card
■ Power Adapter ■ Software CD
■ Antenna (PZ8111W/PZ8121W only) ■ A/V Cable
■ Screws ■ Ceiling Mount Brackets
■ Quick Installation Guide
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Physical Description
Front panel
Rear panel
Status LED
Power Cord Socket
Ethernet 10/100
RJ45 Socket
Lens
Power/MIC
Built-in Microphone
Activity
(hidden within the plastic
shield)
Antenna
(PZ8111W / PZ8121W only)
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Recessed Reset Button
External/Internal
Microphone Switch
Microphone input
General I/O
Terminal Block
General I/O Terminal Block
This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external
input / output devices. The pin denitions are described below.
1: Power
2: Digital output
3: Digital input
4: Ground
Pin Name Specification Remarks
1 Power 12VDC ± 5%, max. 1.5A Max. rating 2A
2 Digital output Max. 40VDC, max. 400mA, isolation 2kV
3 Digital input OPEN/Short-to-GND, isolation 2kV Internal pull-up
4 Ground
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DI/DO Diagram
Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method.
12V
PIN 1
Power+12V
PIN 2
Digital output
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+12V
PIN 3
Digital input
PIN 4
Ground
Status LED
The color of LED indicates the status of the Network Camera.
Status LED Color Description
Blinking red Power is being supplied to the Network Camera.
Solid green The Network Camera is booting up.
Steady green with blinking red The Network Camera is trying to obtain an IP address.
Steady green and red An IP address is successfully assigned to the Network Camera.
Steady red with blinking green The Network Camera is working.
Blinking red and green During firmware upgrade.
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Hardware Reset
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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 rebooting, 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 red and
green simultaneously. Note that all settings will be restored to factory default.
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Installation
Hardware Installation
Follow the steps below to install the Network Camera to the ceiling:
1. Attach ceiling mount bracket A to the Network Camera and secure it with two small screws.
2. Drill three pilot holes into the ceiling; hammer the plastic anchors into the holes.
3. Fasten ceiling mount bracket B to the ceiling with three screws.
4. Slide the Network Camera into ceiling mount bracket B.
5. Secure the ceiling mount bracket A and B with a small screw.
2
1
A B
NOTE:
► If you want to intall the Network Camera on
the wall, please use the wall mount bracket
(optional, not included in the package).
4
5
3
► Keep away from interference source to
make sure performance integrate, and
avoid snow or moiré patterning.
Power/MIC
Activity
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Network Deployment
Setup the Network Camera over the Internet
This section explains how to congure the Network Camera over 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 supplied power cable from the Network Camera to a power outlet.
1: Power
2: Digital ouput
3: Digital input
4: Ground
3
1
e e
2
POWER
LINK
COLLISION
RECEIVE
1
2
PARTITION
3
4
5
Ethernet Switch
There are several ways to set up the Network Camera over the Internet. The rst way is to set
up the Network Camera behind a router. The second way is to utilize a static IP. The third way is
to use PPPoE.
Internet connection via a router
Before setting up the Network Camera over the Internet, make sure you have a router and follow
the steps below.
1. Connect your Network Camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated below.
Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 11 for
details.
Internet
Cable or DSL Modem
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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
Power/MIC
Activity
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
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2. In this case, if the Local Area Network (LAN) IP address of your Network Camera is
192.168.0.3, please forward the following ports for the Network Camera on the router.
■ HTTP port
■ RTSP port
■ RTP port for audio
■ RTCP port for audio
■ RTP port for video
■ RTCP port for video
If you have changed the port numbers on the Network page, please open the ports accordingly
on your router. For information on how to forward ports on the router, please refer to your
router’s user’s manual.
3. Find out the public IP address of your router provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Use the public IP and the secondary HTTP port to access the Network Camera from the
Internet. Please refer to Network Type on page 33 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 33 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 34 for details.
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Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE) (PZ8111 & 8121
only)
When using a PoE-enabled switch
The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, which allows it to be powered via a single Ethernet
cable. If your switch/router supports PoE, refer to the following illustration to connect the
Network Camera to a PoE-enabled switch/router.
power + data transmission
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POWER
COLLISION
1
LINK
RECEIVE
2
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/router.
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PoE Power Injector
(optional)
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COLLISION
1
RECEIVE
2
PARTITION
3
4
5
Non-PoE Switch
LINK
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Software Installation
Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), free-bundled software included on the product CD, helps you set up
your Network Camera on the LAN.
1. Install IW2 from the Software Utility directory on the software CD.
Double click the IW2 shortcut on your desktop to launch the program.
2. The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment.
After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program.
3. The program will search for all VIVOTEK network devices on the same LAN.
4. After searching, the main installer window will prompt. Click on the MAC and model name
which matches the product label on your device to connect to the Network Camera via
Internet Explorer.
PZ8111
0002D10766AD
172.16.7.13 PZ71X2
0002D10766AD
PZ8111
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Accessing the Network Camera
This chapter explains how to access the Network Camera through web browsers, RTSP players,
3GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software.
Using Web Browsers
Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access to the Network Cameras installed on the LAN.
If your network environment is not the LAN, follow these steps to access the Network 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. The live video will be displayed in your web browser.
4. If this is the rst time installing the VIVOTEK network camera, an information bar will pop up
as shown below. Follow the instructions to install the required plug-ins on your computer.
®
Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox).
NOTE:
► For Mozilla Firefox or Netscape users, your browser will use Quick Time to stream the live
video. If you do not have Quick Time on your computer, please install it rst, then launch the
web browser.
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► By default, the Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access,
it is highly recommended to set a password for the Network Camera.
For more information about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on
page 26.
► If you see a dialog box indicating that your security settings prohibit running ActiveX
®
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 Active X
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
applications that support RTSP streaming.
Quick Time Player
Real Player
VLC media player
1. Launch the RTSP player.
mpegable Player
2. Choose File > Open URL. A URL dialog box will pop up.
3. The address format is rtsp://<ip address>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming access name for
pvPlayer
stream1, 2, 3, or 4>
As most ISPs and players only allow RTSP streaming through port number 554, please set the
RTSP port to 554. For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 46.
For example:
rtsp://192.168.5.106:554/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 46 for details.
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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 8.
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 disabled.
For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 46.
2. As the the bandwidth on 3G networks is limited, larger video sizes are not available. Please
set the video and audio streaming parameters as listed below.
For more information, please refer to Audio and Video on page 59.
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 46.
4. Launch the players on 3GPP-compatible mobile devices (ex. Real Player).
5. Type the following URL commands in the player.
The address format is rtsp://<public ip address of your camera>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming
access name for stream1, 2, 3, or 4>.
For example:
rtsp://192.168.5.106:554/live.sdp
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Using VIVOTEK Recording Software
The product software CD also contains VIVOTEK’s recording software, allowing simultaneous
monitoring and video recording for multiple Network Cameras. Please install the recording
software, then launch the program to add the Network Camera to the Channel list. For detailed
information about how to use the recording software, please refer to the user’s manual of the
software or download the manual from http://www.vivotek.com.
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Camera Control Area
Configuration Area
Host Name
Live View Window
PTZ Control Panel
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, PTZ Control Panel, Conguration Area,
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 24.
Camera Control Area
Video Stream: This Network Camera supports MJPEG or MPEG-4 dual streams simultaneously. You can
select either one for live viewing.
Digital Output: Click to turn the digital output device on or off.
PTZ Control Panel
Start Auto Pan
Left
Down
Zoom Out
Focus Near
Close
Up
Return to Home Position
Right
Zoom In
Focus Far
Open
Stop Auto Panning/patrolling
Auto Focus
Auto Iris
Start Auto Patrol
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Drop-down List of Preset Positions
Pan: Click this button to start the auto pan. When the current position is Home or on the left side of
Home, the camera starts panning from the current position to the left-most position, then to the right-
most position, and nally backward to the original position. When the current position is on the right side
of Home, the camera starts panning from the current position to the right-most position, then to the left-
most position, and nally backward to the original position.
Stop: Click this button to stop the Auto Pan and Auto Patrol functions.
Patrol: Once the Administrator has determined the list of preset positions, click this button to command
the camera to patrol among those positions on the Patrol List. For more information, please refer to
Camera Control on page 69.
Pan /Tilt /Zoom /Focus speed: Adjust the speed of pan/ tilt/ zoom/ focus.
Pan speed Tilt speed Zoom speed Focus speed
-5 -5 -5 -5 Slower
-4 -4 -4 -4
-3 -3 -3 -3
-2 -2 -2 -2
-1 -1 -1 -1
0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5
Faster
Conguration Area
Client Settings: Click this button to access the client settings page. For more information, please refer to
Client Settings on page 21.
Conguration: Click this button to access the conguration page of the Network Camera. It is suggested
that a password be applied to the Network Camera so that only the administrator can configure the
Network Camera. For more information, please refer to Conguration on page 23.
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
.
Live Video Window
■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MPEG-4:
Video Protocol and Media Options
Video Title
Title and Time
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Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on
page 59.
MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options: The transmission protocol and media options for MPEG-4 video
streaming. For further conguration, please refer to Client Settings on page 21.
Time: Display the current time. For further conguration, please refer to Video Settings on page 59.
Title and Time: The video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For further conguration,
please refer to Video Settings on page 59.
Video and Audio Control Buttons: Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera
conguration, some buttons may not be available.
Snapshot: Click this button to capture and save still images. The captured images will be displayed
in a pop-up window. Right-click the image and choose Save Picture As to save it in JPEG (*.jpg) or BMP
(*.bmp) format.
Digital Zoom: Click and uncheck “Disable digital zoom” to enable the zoom operation. The navigation
screen indicates the part of the image being magnied. To control the zoom level, drag the slider bar. To
move to a different area you want to magnify, drag the navigation screen image.
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. 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 the le name, please refer to MP4 Saving Options on
page 22 for details.
Volume: If the Mute function is not activated, move the slider bar to adjust the volume on the
local computer.
Mute: Turn off the volume on the local computer. The button becomes the Audio On button after
clicking the Mute button.
Talk: Click this button to talk to people around the Network Camera. Audio will project from
the external speaker connected to the Network Camera. Click this button
again to end talking
transmission.
Mic Volume: When the Mute function is not activated, move the slider bar to adjust the
microphone volume on the local computer.
Mute: Turn off the Mic volume at 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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Drop-down List of Preset Positions
Go to: Once the Administrator has configured a list of preset positions, you can quickly move the
camera’s view to a preset position using using this command. For more information, please refer to
Camera Control on page 69.
■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MJPEG:
Video Title
Title and Time
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Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on
page 59.
Time: Display the current time. For more information, please refer to
Video Settings on page 59.
Title and Time: The video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For more information,
please refer to
Video Settings on page 59.
Video and Audio Control Buttons: Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera
conguration, some buttons may not be available.
Snapshot: Click this button to capture and save still images. The captured images will be displayed
in a pop-up window. Right-click the image and choose Save Picture As to save it in JPEG (*.jpg) or BMP
(*.bmp) format.
Digital Zoom: Click and uncheck “Disable digital zoom” to enable the zoom operation. The navigation
screen indicates the part of the image being magnied. To control the zoom level, drag the slider bar. To
move to a different area you want to magnify, drag the navigation screen image.
Start MP4 Recording: Click this button to record video clips in MP4 file format. Press the
Stop MP4 recording button to end recording. When you exit the web browser, video recording stops
accordingly. To specify the storage destination and le name, please refer to MP4 Saving Options on
page 22 for details.
Full Screen: Click this button to switch to full screen mode. Press the “Esc” key to switch back to normal
mode.
Go to: Once the Administrator has determined the list of preset positions; you can aim the camera using
this command. For more information, please refer to Camera Control on page 69.
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Client Settings
This chapter explains how to select the stream transmission mode and saving options on the
local computer. When nished with the settings on this page, click Save on the bottom of the
page to enable the settings.
H.264/MPEG-4 Media Options
Select whether to stream video or audio data or both. This is enabled only when the video mode is set to
MPEG-4.
H.264/MPEG-4 Protocol Options
Depending on your network environment, there are four transmission modes for MPEG-4 streaming:
UDP unicast: This protocol allows for better real-time audio and video streams. However, network
packets may be lost due to network burst trafc and images may be broken. Activate the UDP connection
when occasions require time-sensitive responses and the video quality is less important. Note that each
unicast client connecting to the server takes up additional bandwidth and the Network Camera allows up
to ten simultaneous accesses.
UDP multicast: This protocol allows multicast-enabled routers to forward network packets to all clients
requesting streaming media. This helps to reduce the network transmission load of the Network Camera
while serving multiple clients at the same time. Note that to utilize this feature, the Network Camera must
be configured to enable multicast streaming at the same time. For more information, please refer to
RTSP Streaming on page 46.
TCP: This protocol guarantees the complete delivery of streaming data and thus provides better video
quality. However, the real-time effect is not as good as that of the UDP protocol.
HTTP: This protocol allows for the same transmission quality as the TCP protocol without needing to
open specic ports for streaming under some network environments. Users inside a rewall can utilize
this protocol to allow streaming data through.
Note that chaning the protocol option might bring your camera’s focus back to the default home position.
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MP4 Saving Options
Users can record live video as they are watching by clicking Start MP4 Recording on the main page.
Here, you can specify the storage destination and le name.
Folder: Specify the storage destination for the recorded video les.
File name prex: Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the video le name.
Add date and time sufx to the le name: Select this option to append the date and time to the end of the
le name.
CLIP_20080108-180853
File name prefix
Date and time suffix
The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS
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Conguration
Click Configuration on the main page to enter the camera setting pages. Note that only
Administrators can access the conguration page.
VIVOTEK offers an easy-to-use user interface that helps you set up your network camera with
minimal effort. To simplify the setting procedure, two types of user interfaces are available:
Advanced Mode for professional users and Basic Mode for entry-level users. Some advanced
functions (HTTPS/ Access list/ Homepage layout/ Application/ Recording/ System log/ View
parameters) are not displayed in Basic Mode.
If you want to set up advanced functions, please click [Advanced Mode] on the bottom of the
conguration 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
Configuration list
Click to switch to Advanced mode
Firmware Version
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Advanced Mode
Configuration list
Each function on the conguration list will be explained in the following sections. Those functions that are
displayed only in Advanced Mode are marked with
functions, please click [Advanced Mode] on the bottom of the conguration list to quickly switch over.
Advanced Mode
. If you want to set up the advanced
System
This section explains how to configure the basic settings for the Network Camera, including
System, System Time, and DI/DO. When completed with the settings on this page, click Save at
the bottom of the page to enable the settings.
System
Host name: Enter the desired name for the Network Camera. The text will be displayed at the top of the
main page.
Turn off the LED indicators: If you do not want to let others know that the network camera is in operation,
you can select this option to turn off the LED indicators.
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System Time
Keep current date and time: Select this option to preserve the current date and time of the Network
Camera. The Network Camera’s internal real-time clock maintains the date and time even when the
system power is turned off.
Sync with computer time: Select this option to synchronize the date and time of the Network Camera with
the local computer. The read-only date and time of the PC is displayed when updated.
Manual: The administrator can enter the date and time manually. Note that the date and time format is
[yyyy/mm/dd] and [hh:mm:ss].
Automatic: The Network Time Protocol is a protocol which synchronizes computer clocks by periodically
querying an NTP Server.
NTP server: Assign the IP address or domain name of the time-server. Leaving the text box blank
connects the Network Camera to the default time servers.
Update interval: Select to update the time using the NTP server on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly
basis.
Time zone
Advanced Mode
: Select the appropriate time zone from the list. If you want to upload
Daylight Savings Time rules on the Maintenance page, please refer to Upload / Export Daylight Saving
Time Conguration File on page 94 for details.
DI and DO
Digital input: Select High or Low to dene the normal status for the digital input. The Network Camera
will report the current status.
Digital output: Select Grounded or Open to define normal status for the digital output. The Network
Camera will show whether the trigger is activated or not.
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Security
This section explains how to enable password protection and create multiple accounts.
Root Password
The administrator account name is “root”, which is permanent and can not be deleted. If you want to add
more accounts in the Manage User column, please set a password for the “root” account rst.
1. Type the password in both text boxes, then click Save to enable password protection.
2. A window will be prompted for authentication; type the correct user’s name and password in their
respective elds to access the Network Camera.
Manage Privilege
Digital Output & PTZ control: You can modify the manage privilege of operators or viewers. Check or
uncheck the item, then click Save to enable the settings. If you give Viewers the privilege, Operators will
also have the ability to control the Network Camera through the main page. (Please refer to Main Page
on page 17.)
Allow anonymous viewing: If you check this item, any client can access the live stream without entering a
User ID and Password.
Advanced Mode
Manage User
Administrators can add up to 20 user accounts.
1. Input the new user’s name and password.
2. Select the privilege level for the new user account. Click Add to enable the setting.
Access rights are sorted by user privilege (Administrator, Operator, and Viewer). Only administrators
can access the Conguration page. Operators cannot access the Conguration page but can use the
URL Commands to get and set the value of parameters. For more information, please refer to URL
Commands for the Network Camera on page 97. Viewers access only the main page for live viewing.
Here you can also change a user’s access rights or delete user accounts.
1. Select an existing account to modify.
2. Make necessary changes and click Update or Delete to enable the setting.
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HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL)
Advanced Mode
This section explains how to enable authentication and encrypted communication over SSL
(Secure Socket Layer). It helps protect streaming data transmission over the Internet on higher
security level.
Enable HTTPS
Check this item to enable HTTPS communication, then select a connection option: "HTTP & HTTPS"
or "HTTPS only". Note that you have to create and install a certicate rst in the second column before
clicking the Save button.
Create and Install Certicate Method
Before using HTTPS for communication with the Network Camera, a Certicate must be created rst.
There are three ways to create and install a certicate:
Create self-signed certificate automatically
1. Select this option.
2. In the rst column, check Enable HTTPS secure connection, then select a connection option: “HTTP
& HTTPS” or “HTTPS only”.
3. Click Save to generate a certicate.
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https://
4. The Certicate Information will automatically de displayed in the third column as shown below. You can
click Property to view detailed information about the certicate.
5. Click Home to return to the main page. Change the address from “http://” to “https://“ in the address
bar and press Enter on your keyboard. Some Security Alert dialogs will pop up. Click OK or Yes to
enable HTTPS.
https://192.168.5.151/index.html
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Create self-signed certificate manually
1. Select this option.
2. Click Create to open a Create Certicate page, then click Save to generate the certicate.
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3. The Certicate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown below. You
can click Property to see detailed information about the certicate.
Create certificate and install : Select this option if you want to create an ofcial certicate issued by
a CA (Certicate Authority).
1. Select this option.
2. Click Create to open the Create Certicate page, then click Save to generate the certicate.
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3. If you see the following Information bar, click OK and click on the Information bar on the top of the
page to allow pop-ups.
4. The pop-up window shows an example of a certicate request.
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