Read Before Use ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Ready to Use ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Accessing the Network Camera .................................................................................................................27
Using Web Browsers .............................................................................................................................27
Using RTSP Players ..............................................................................................................................30
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ............................................................................................... 31
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software .................................................................................................... 32
Main Page ..................................................................................................................................................33
Media > Video .......................................................................................................................................67
FOV
Stream settings
Media > Audio........................................................................................................................................ 72
Add server ..........................................................................................................................................................111
Add media ......................................................................................................................................................... 115
Applications > DI and DO ................................................................................................................................. 124
SD card control .................................................................................................................................................. 136
Local storage > Content management ............................................................................................................... 137
Searching and Viewing the Records ................................................................................................................. 137
AMR-NB Standard ............................................................................................................................................. 233
VIVOTEK SF8172/72V are the latest sheye xed dome network cameras from VIVOTEK,
featuring a detailed 5-Megapixel resolution sensor with superb image quality. Equipped with a
sheye lens for 360° surround view (ceiling/oor/table mount) without blind spots, the camera
is able to provide coverage of wide, open areas, such as airports, shopping malls, parking lots,
retail stores, ofces and more.
As with all VIVOTEK true day/night cameras, the SF8172/72V feature removable IR-cut lters,
maintaining clear images 24 hours a day. SF8172V’s IP66-rated housing is designed to help the
camera body withstand rain and dust and ensures operation under a multitude of harsh weather
conditions; additionally, the vandal-proof IK10-rated housing effectively provides robust protection from physical damage. Together with 802.3af compliant PoE, MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card
slot for on-board storage, EN50155 (SF8172V only) and iPad applications, the SF8172/72V are
indisputably the top choice for constructing a robust surveillance system with the greatest coverage possible.
Moreover, SF8172/72V are compatible with the VIVOTEK Panoramic PTZ solution. Panoramic
PTZ is a groundbreaking new technology developed by VIVOTEK for monitoring open areas
with extreme detail. This feature is realized through the synergy of a VIVOTEK megapixel sheye camera with speed dome camera, and allows users to simultaneously monitor an area
overview from a sheye model while providing the capability for a detailed regional view from a
speed dome. Suitable applications for Panoramic PTZ include department stores, station lobbies, airports, parking lots, and any wide open areas where comprehensive video surveillance
systems and the capability for extreme video detail are essential.
Revision History
Rev. 1.0: Initial release. These models are to be congured into a Panoramic PTZ conguration.
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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 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 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
■ SF8172V or SF8172 Camera
■ Mounting plate (SF8172V)/ Screwdriver
■ Alignment Stickers (for mounting plate and for
camera base)
■ Screws / Anchors / Desiccant Bag / Double-
sided tape/ Rubber seal plug / Rubber washer
(SF8172V)
■ Screws, anchors, cable ties (SF8172)
■ Power & I/O Cables
■ Quick Installation Guide / Warranty Card
■ Software CD
Symbols and Statements in this Document
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.
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Physical Description - SF8172V
Inner View
Contacts for Internal Microphone (B)
Lens
Spring Contacts (A)
Header (J7)
Header (J6)
Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket
Status LEDs
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Reset Button
MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card Slot
Outer View
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Dome Cover
Built-in Microphone
IMPORTANT:
Record the MAC address under the camera
base before installing the camera.
SF
083236
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Physical Description - SF8172
Inner View
Lens
Spring Contacts (A)
Contacts for Internal Microphone (B)
Header (J7)
Header (J6)
Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket
Cabling Cutout
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MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card Slot
Status LEDs
Reset Button
DI/DO Diagram
Please refer to the following illustration
for the connection method.
3.3V
Power+3.3V
Digital output
BJT transistor
Camera Power
Input
Output
GND
Switch
VDC
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+12
VDC
Max.
Relay
Hardware Reset
BJT transistor
Camera Power
Input
Output
GND
VDC
Switch
Reset Button
Relay
+12
VDC
+3.3V
Digital input
Ground
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, press the reset button longer to 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 for at least several seconds to restore. Note
that all settings will be restored to factory defaults.
Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Capacity
This network camera is compliant with Micro SD/SDHC 32GB and other preceding standard SD
cards.
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Hardware Installation - SF8172V
Opening Dome Cover
First, use the supplied screwdriver to loosen the four screws and detach the dome cover from the
camera base. Then, follow the steps below to install the camera to either a ceiling or a wall.
Tamper-proof Screw
Remove the stoppers and route cables through the
openings.
Rubber Stopper on the hole
for Power & IO Cables
Rubber Seal Plug on the hole
for RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Connecting RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Assembly Steps
1
Rubber Seal
Plug
2
1. Drill a hole on the rubber seal plug and insert an Ethernet cable through the opening.
2. Strip part of the sheath from the Ethernet
cable.
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o: white/orange stripe
O: orange solid
g: white/green stripe
B: blue solid
b: white/blue stripe
G: green solid
br: white/brown stripe
BR: brown solid
4
O
G
br
BR
3. You will need an RJ45 crimping tool to
attach the Ethernet wires to a connec-
tor. When done, connect the cable to
the camera’s Ethernet RJ45 socket.
o
g
B
b
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4. Feed the Ethernet cable from the bottom of the
camera and through the hole. Attach the rubber
seal plug for water proong.
Connecting DC Power Cable
1. Add the supplied rubber washer to the cable as shown in the picture.
2. Feed the cable from the bottom of the camera and tighten the plastic base for waterproong.
2
1
NOTE:
Connect the supplied power & IO cables if your
switch does not support PoE.
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Base Plate Mouting Positions
Refer to the diagram on the right for the mounting hole positions and the dimensions of the base
plate.
Camera Base Plate Mounting
Positions
Camera Mounting Plate Mounting Positions - SF8172V
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Hardware Installation - SF8172
First, open the dome cover by pressing the release button. You may squeeze the opposite edge
of the dome cover if the dome cover does not come off easily. Then, follow the steps below to in-
stall the camera to either a ceiling or a wall.
Slide cover
Release button
If you plan to route cables from the side of camera,
remove the rubber slide cover from the dome cover.
Connecting Ethernet Cable & the Power and IO
Cable
Connect the supplied power & IO cables if your switch
does not support PoE. Connect the white header
connectors to J6 and J7 on the camera.
Power & IO Cable
J6
J7
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Connecting Cables
If you need to route cables through the side opening, proceed with the following:
1. Connect the Ethernet and the Power & IO cables. The Ethernet cable
is user-supplied.
2. Use an included cable tie to secure the Ethernet and IO cable to the base plate. Insert the
cable tie through the vertical mounting tab located on the edge of the cabling cutout.
3. Make a clearance between cables and the vertical mounting tab. Arrange the cables neatly to
avoid getting in the way when the dome cover is attached.
4. Cut the extra length from the cable tie.
If you route cables through a drill hole
on a wall/ceiling, simply route cables
through the cabling cutout.
Strain relief boot
Make a clearance
between cables and
the vertical tab
Ethernet
Power and IO
cables
It is recommended to remove the strain relief boot if your Ethernet
cable comes with one.
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IMPORTANT for both SF8172V and SF8172:
Refer to the "Panoramic PTZ Installation Guide" in your product CD for design considerations
before you proceed with physical installation.
The camera is intended to be installed with an SD series speed dome camera in a "Panoramic
PTZ" conguration. Users should take the following into account:
1. There is a dominant - subordinate relationship between the sheye camera and the speed
dome. All congurations are done on a PC running the Calibration tool and a web console
with the sheye camera. The computation required for exerting the Panoramic PTZ control
takes place on the sheye camera.
Controller (dominant)
camera
Auxiliary (subordinate)
camera
2. In a panoramic PTZ conguration, the sheye camera provides an overview over the 360°
hemispheric eld of view; while the speed dome provides tracking, zooming, and keeping an
object in a view of an adequate size. The conguration is operated via the VAST or Milestone
software with easy clicks and drags.
360°
All round view
+
Zoom-in &
tracking
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Installation Concerns
Note the following when installing the sheye and speed dome cameras:
1. Mount the cameras closely together, no greater than 1 meter apart.
2. The cameras should be mounted at the height of 3 to 6 meters from the ground, and their
lens at approximately the same height.
3. A conguration thus congured can cover a surveillance area of a radius of 10 meters*.
4. Auto tracking, if applied, is designed to track an intruder in a place where human trafc is
not heavy, such as a warehouse or a load area. Heavy trafc can result in a constant shift of
tracked objects, and reduce the effectiveness of the feature.
* Note that the 10 meter radius area only applies when using the Auto tracking feature. If using
manual control, the surveillance area can be much larger.
Controller (dominant)
camera
Lens at
approx. the same height
Auxiliary (subordinate)
camera
< 1 meter
3 ~ 6 meters
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10 meters radius
Attach Camera to Mounting Adaptor - SF8172V
To attach the camera to AM-51A
mounting adaptor,
Hole marked as D+
1. Remove the camera's top cover.
2. Fasten 2 included screws to the D
holes (not the D+ hole).
3. Route cables through the adaptor.
4. Align the camera with the
mounting adapter and let the 2
screws enter the key holes located
on the sides where the camera's
cabling interfaces reside, e.g., the
Ethernet port.
D
D
5. Rotate the camera counterclockwise. You can then see the
D+ hole through the slotted screw
hole (in front of the Micro SD slot).
6. Fasten screws to secure the camera to the mounting adapter.
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Attach Camera to Mounting Adaptor - SF8172
An adapter bracket, AM-517, is required.
1. Align the bracket's screw slots with mounting holes on the AM-51A.
2. Secure the bracket to AM-51A using 2 pan head M2.6 screws.
B
”
4
”
6
1
1
/
1
A
”
6
1
1
1
/
4
B
”
4
4
B
1
4
1
/
1
6
”
A
A -
Cable out
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47mm
3. Align the camera's screw slots with the C holes.
4. Use the included M2.6 screws to secure camera to bracket.
C
4
11
/
16
”
B
A
B
4 ”
4
11
/
16
”
Cable out
4 ”
A -
4
A
11
/
16
”
B
C
NOTE:
The following procedure applies to both SF8172V and SF8172 except that the SF8172 has a
plastic dome cover.
Ceiling Mount Installation
Install the Pendant Pipe
Below is a sample procedure using a
AM-114
pendant pipe:
1. Determine a hard surface ceiling
location, and use the four mounting
holes on the pendant head to mark
the positions where holes will be
1
AM-116
456 mm
drilled to secure the pendant head.
Note that screws are user-supplied
and they should be at least 11mm
long.
2. Route cables through the pendant
pipe and the pendant head.
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AM-116
AM-51A
178 mm
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Install to the Ceiling
1. Drill pilot holes into the ceiling. Then hammer four anchors into the holes.
2. Secure the pendant head to the ceiling using four screws.
3. Connect the two white header connectors to the J6 and J7 connectors.
4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 socket.
5. You will nd a desiccant bag attached to the camera. Replace the desiccant bag included in
the camera with the one shipped within the accessory bag. (SF8172V only)
6. Attach the dome cover to the camera by driving its anti-tamper screws.
7. Route cables through a 3/4” conduit from the pendant head.
2
1
Header (J6)
30~100cm
3
AM1010
Header (J7)
7
5
6
4
NOTE:
Arrange the cables neatly to avoid getting in the way when the dome cover is attached.
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Wall Mount Bracket Installation
Below is a sample procedure using a wall mount bracket and a pendant pipe:
1. Determine a hard surface ceiling location. Use the four mounting holes on the wall mount
bracket to mark the positions where holes will be drilled to secure the bracket and routing
cables. Note that screws are user-supplied and they should be at least 11mm long.
2. Feed cables through the bracket.
3. Install the pendant pipe.
4. Install the camera to the mounting adapter. See Attach Camera to Mounting Adapter on the
previous page.
5. Install the mounting adapter to pendant pipe.
6. Tighten the connection using the included hex wrench.
1
6
AM-51A
2
3
AM-116
AM-212
5
4
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7. Install the speed dome camera next to the sheye, with their lens positioned at approximately
the same height. For details about speed dome installation, please refer to its documentation.
8. Connect all cabling, including the IO cables to J6 and J7, and the Ethernet cable to RJ-45
connector.
9. Install the dome cover by fastening the anti-tamper screws.
LAN (Local Area Network)
RouterIPaddress: 192.168.0.1
WAN (Wide Area Network )
RouterIPaddress:fromISP
Cable or DSL Modem
POWER
COLLISION
LINK
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Internet
Network Deployment
Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet
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 enabling the access to 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 21 for
details.
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.
■ Secondary HTTP port: 8080
■ RTSP port: 554
■ RTP port for audio: 5558
■ RTCP port for audio: 5559
■ RTP port for video: 5556
■ RTCP port for video: 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 69 for details.
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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 conguration on page 69 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 90 for details.
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 an Ethernet cable.
NOTE:
1. The camera is only to be connected to PoE
networks without routing to outside plants.
2. For PoE connection, use only UL listed I.T.E. with
PoE output.
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3
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4
5
Power + Data Transmission
PoE Switch
When using a non-PoE switch
If your switch/router does not support PoE, use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect
between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch.
PoE Power Injector
(optional)
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General Connection (without PoE)
1. If you have external DI devices, make the connection from general I/O terminal block.
2. Ethernet, power and IO cables are user-supplied.
3. Connect DC power cord to a DC Adapter, and then to a power outlet.
Ethernet
Switch
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+3V3
DO
D1
GND
+3V3 : Power, 3.3V DC
D O : Digital Output
D I : Digital Input
G N D : Ground
General I/O Terminal Block
Power Cord Socket (Black)
Microphone In (Pink)
Audio Out (Green)
NOTE:
The power adapter should comply with L.P.S.
regulations featuring O/P: 12V DC, 1.5A min.
2
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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 main installer window will pop up. Double-click on the MAC address
that matches the one printed on the camera label or the S/N number on the package box label
to open a browser management session with the Network Camera.
Network Camera
Model No: SF8172V
MAC: 0002D1083236
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
Made in Taiwan
00-02-D1-08-32-36 192.168.5.109 SF8172V
0002D1083236
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Ready to Use
1. A browser session with the Network Camera should prompt as shown below.
2. Refer to the “Panoramic PTZ Installation Guide” in your product CD for the rest of the
conguration details.
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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
IMPORTANT:
Currently the Network Camera utilizes 32-bit ActiveX plugin. You CAN NOT open a
•
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\
•
SysWOW64. A 32-bit version of IE browser will be installed.
On Windows 7, the 32-bit explorer browser can be accessed from here: C:\Program Files
•
(x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
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 (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 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.
®
Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Netscape).
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NOTE:
For Mozilla Firefox or Netscape users, your browser will use Quick Time to stream live video.
If you do not have Quick Time on your computer, please download Quick Time from Apple Inc's
website, and then launch your web browser.
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NOTE:
1. By default, your Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access,
it is highly recommended to congure a password for your camera later.
about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 88
For more information
.
2. If you see a dialogue box indicating that your security settings prohibit running ActiveX
Controls®, please enable ActiveX Controls for your browser.
To enable the ActiveX® Controls for your browser:
2-1. Choose Tools > Internet Options >
Security > Custom Level.
2-2. Look for Download signed ActiveX®
controls; select Enable or Prompt. Click OK.
2-3. 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 H.264/MPEG-4 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the
following players that support RTSP streaming.
Quick Time Player
Real Player
1. Launch the RTSP player.
2. Choose File > Open URL. A URL dialog box will prompt.
3. The address format is rtsp://<ip address>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming access name for
stream1 to stream4>
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 78.
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 congure the
RTSP access name, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 78 for details.
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The RTSP players will show the original circular image. You can access the Regional views via
the ST7501 or VAST software. See page 79 for an example.
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