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VC8101
Network Camera
User’s Manual
Split Camera System • Pin hole lens • Wide angle Lens • WDR Pro
Rev. 1.0
Table of Contents
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................4
Revision History .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Read Before Use ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Symbols and Statements in this Document ..................................................................................................... 5
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................6
Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Network Deployment .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet ......................................................................................... 17
Software Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Ready to Use .................................................................................................................................................22
Accessing the Network Camera ......................................................................................................................... 23
Using Web Browsers ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Using RTSP Players ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ....................................................................................................... 27
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ............................................................................................................ 29
Main Page ..........................................................................................................................................................30
Client Settings ....................................................................................................................................................36
H.264 Media Options .................................................................................................................................... 36
H.264 Protocol Options ................................................................................................................................ 36
MP4 Saving Options ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Local streaming buffer time .......................................................................................................................... 37
Conguration ...................................................................................................................................................... 40
System > General settings ............................................................................................................................ 41
System > Homepage layout ......................................................................................................................... 42
System > Logs ..............................................................................................................................................45
System > Parameters ................................................................................................................................... 46
System > Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 47
Media > Image ............................................................................................................................................51
General settings ...............................................................................................................................................51
Image settings ................................................................................................................................................... 53
Exposure
Privacy mask .................................................................................................................................................. 58
Media > Video ...............................................................................................................................................59
.........................................................................................................................................................
55
Stream settings
Media > Audio................................................................................................................................................ 67
Audio Settings ...................................................................................................................................................67
Network > General settings ........................................................................................................................... 68
Network > Streaming protocols ................................................................................................................... 76
Network > QoS (Quality of Service) ........................................................................................................... 84
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59
Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
Security > User Account ....................................................................................................................................... 87
Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) .......................................................................88
Security > Access List ........................................................................................................................................ 95
Security > IEEE 802.1x .................................................................................................................................... 98
PTZ > PTZ settings ........................................................................................................................................... 100
Digital PTZ Operation (E-PTZ Operation) .............................................................................................................. 101
Event > Event settings ....................................................................................................................................... 103
Event ..................................................................................................................................................................... 103
Add server .............................................................................................................................................................. 107
Add media ...............................................................................................................................................................111
Applications > Motion detection.......................................................................................................................... 117
Applications > DI and DO ................................................................................................................................. 120
Applications > Tampering detection ................................................................................................................... 121
Applications > Audio detection ......................................................................................................................... 122
Applications > Package management - a.k.a., VADP (VIVOTEK Application Development Platform) ............. 124
Recording > Recording settings ........................................................................................................................ 127
Local storage > SD card management ............................................................................................................... 132
Local storage > Content management ............................................................................................................... 133
.........................................................
86
Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................. 136
URL Commands for the Network Camera .......................................................................................................... 136
1. Overview ............................................................................................................................................................. 136
2. Style Convention ................................................................................................................................................ 136
Technical Specications ..................................................................................................................................... 211
Technology License Notice ................................................................................................................................. 212
AMR-NB Standard .................................................................................................................................................. 212
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ................................................................................................................. 213
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Overview

VIVOTEK’s VC8101 is a high-performance Full-HD split-type camera system. Its discreet de-
sign, rich functionality and ability to be exibly integrated into even the tightest spaces, make this camera ideal for indoor or covert surveillance of ATMs, banks, stores and ofces.
The VC8101 features a separate camera unit and video core design, enabling the tiny camera
unit (with 5-meter long cable) to be easily and exibly installed into any decoration or interior
design, thus preserving stylish appearances while dramatically saving on installation time and cost.
The VC8101 can support one camera unit and is designed to work in perfect harmony with a choice of two 2-megapixel WDR camera units: the CU8161-H pinhole type, and the CU8163-
H sheye type for 180° panoramic view. Both camera units incorporate a number of advanced
features found in VIVOTEK cameras, including WDR Pro, Smart Stream II technology, 3DNR,
802.3af compliant PoE, on-board storage, and VIVOTEK’s 32-channel recording software. All of these features and the VC8101’s unique design allow the camera units to capture clear images in high-contrast scenes, and to make this camera system the best possible solution for indoor surveillance when discretion is important.

Revision History

Rev. 1.0: Initial release.
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Read Before Use

The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera is not
only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a exible surveillance system. It is
the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to 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

■ VC8101 camera and lens modules
■ Mounting bracket
■ Screws and anchors
■ RJ12 Lens Cables
■ Quick Installation Guide
■ 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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Introduction

The sensor module can be installed in the same or different rooms/mounting positions. A wide
angle lens can be used to cover a wide open space, while a xed focal lens a specic eld of
view.
1
XXXXXX
0002D10766AD
Jot down the camera’s MAC address for later
reference.
Plan your configuration and check your installation site.
CU8163-H
2
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CU8161-H

Hardware Installation

3
The camera can be installed through a wall. Make sure the lens unit cable can be properly routed.
5m
4
Connect other devices, such as detectors, alarm, speaker or microphone. The camera can be powered by a DC output or a PoE switch. If local storage is preferred, install a Class 6 MicroSD card.
icro
M
SD
- OR -
DC8~36V PoE 802.3af
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5
Drill a hole on ceiling or wall. Drill a hole of a diameter of 24mm.
24mm
Note that this type of installation does not apply to hard surfaces, such as a concrete wall.
6
Route the lens unit cable through the ceiling or wall.
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7
Put the mount bracket onto the lens unit.
8
Insert the lens unit into the pre-drilled hole.
24mm
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Make sure the view angle is not blocked, and lens unit is appropriately installed.
180º
CU8163-H
CU8163-H
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104º
CU8161-H
9
The notch on the lens unit indicates the downward position. When fixing the lens unit, make sure the notch is at the bottom.
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10
Having measured the right position of the lens unit in a drilled hole, tighten the grip on the lens unit by fastening the screw on the mount bracket.
11
Remove the membrane on the sticker.
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12
Secure the lens unit to wall by driving screws through the mount bracket.
13
Find an appropriate location for the main body. Drive two screws 55mm apart into the wall, and then you can hang the main body onto a surface.
55mm
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14
Install the "Installation Wizard 2" software utility from your software CD.
The program will search for VIVOTEK Video Receivers, Video Servers or Network Cameras on the same LAN.
Double-click on the camera's MAC address to open a browser management session with the camera.
With a live view is displayed on your laptop, adjust the zoom and focus to obtain an optimal image. Check the live view to ensure the image is in focus.
LAN
Browser
IW2
00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 FD8168
0002D1730202
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Hardware Reset
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.
SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Capacity
This network camera is compliant with SD/SDHC/SDXC 32GB, 64GB, and other preceding standard SD cards.
LED Denition
Item LED Status Description
1 Steady Red Power on and system booting
Red LED off Powered off
2 Steady Red + blinking Green every 1 sec. (Green
LED on for 1 sec and off for another) Steady Red + Green LED off Network disconnected
3 Blinking Red every 0.15 sec. + Blinking Green
every 1 sec. (Red LED on for 0.15 sec. and Green LED on for 1 sec. and off for another)
4 Blinking Red every 0.15 sec. + blinking Green
every 0.15 sec
Network heartbeat
Upgrading rmware
Restoring defaults
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DI/DO Diagram
DI-
DO+
VDC
BJT transistor
DI+
DO-
DO+
DI-
DI+
Switch
NO NC
Switch
Relay
VDC
External power source
AC
Source
External
device
AC
BJT transistor
DO-
NO NC
Relay
Source
External
device
1. The DO+ pin provides 3.3V±10% output voltages, and the max. load is 50mA.
2. The max. voltage for DO- pins is 80VDC (External power). In order to control AC devices, the above diagram can be taken in consideration. The diagram
uses a relay to control the ON/OFF condition of the AC device.
3. An external relay can be triggered by using DO+ or by an external power source, depending on the type of relay you use.
4. In case of using an individual relay (instead of using a relay module), for protection against voltage or current spikes, a transient voltage suppression diode must be connected in parallel with the inductive load.
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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.
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.
■ 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 68 for details.
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For example, your router and IP settings may look like this:
Device IP Address: internal
port
IP Address: External Port (Mapped port on the
router) Public IP of router 122.146.57.120 LAN IP of router 192.168.2.1 Camera 1 192.168.2.10:80 122.146.57.120:8000 Camera 2 192.168.2.11:80 122.146.57.120:8001
... ... ...
Congure the router, virtual server or rewall, so that the router can forward any data coming into a precongured port number to a network camera on the private network, and allow data
from the camera to be transmitted to the outside of the network over the same path.
From Forward to
122.146.57.120:8000 192.168.2.10:80
122.146.57.120:8001 192.168.2.11:80
... ...
When properly congured, you can access a camera behind the router using the HTTP request
as follows: http://122.146.57.120:8000
If you change the port numbers on the Network conguration page, please open the ports ac­cordingly on your router. For example, you can open a management session with your router to
congure access through the router to the camera within your local network. Please consult your network administrator for router conguration if you have troubles with the conguration.
For more information with network conguration options (such as that of streaming ports), please refer to Conguration > Network Settings. VIVOTEK also provides the automatic port for-
warding feature as an NAT traversal function with the precondition that your router must support the UPnP port forwarding feature.
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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 conguration on page 68 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 89 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.
L
I N
POW
ER
C
O
LL
I S
ION
1
2
K
RECEIVE
PARTITIO
3
N
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)
L
I
POW
ER
C
O
LL
I S
ION
1
N
RECEIVE
PARTITIO
2
3
4
5
Non-PoE Switch
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K
N
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. (Optional) Connect DC power cord to a DC Adapter, and then to a power outlet.
1
3
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: VC8101 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 VC8101
0002D1083236
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Ready to Use

1. A browser session with the Network Camera should prompt as shown below.
2. You should be able to see live video from your camera. You may also install the 32-channel recording software from the software CD in a deployment consisting of multiple cameras. For its installation details, please refer to its related documents.
NOTE:
1. If you encounter problems with displaying live view or the onscreen plug-in control, you may try to remove the plug-ins that might have been installed on your computer. Remove the following folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Camera Stream Controller\.
2. If you forget the root (administrator) password for the camera, you can restore the camera defaults by pressing the reset button for longer than 5 seconds.
3. If DHCP is enabled in your network, and the camera cannot be accessed, run the IW2 utility to
search the network. If the camera has been congured with xed IP that does not comply with your local network, you may see its default IP 169.254.x.x. If you still cannot nd the camera,
you can restore the camera to its factory defaults.
4. If you change your network parameters, e.g., added a connection to a LAN card, re-start the IW2 utility.
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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 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 users, your browser will use Quick Time to stream live video. If you do not have QuickTime on your computer, please download QuickTime from Apple Inc's website, and then launch your web browser.
Tips:
• The onscreen Java control can malfunction under the following situations:
A PC connects to different cameras that are using the same IP address (or the same camera
running different rmware versions). Removing your browser cookies will solve this problem.
• In the event of plug-in compatibility issues, you may try to uninstall the plug-in that was previ-
ously installed.
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NOTE:
1. By default, your Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access,
it is highly recommended to congure a password for your camera later.
For more information
about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 87.
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 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following players that support RTSP streaming.
Quick Time Player
VLC 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 77. 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 congure the
RTSP access name, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 77 for details.
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The RTSP players will show the original circular-shape image. You can access the Regional views via the ST7501 or VAST software. See page 78 for an example.
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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
17.
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 77.
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 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 77.
4. Launch the player on the 3GPP-compatible mobile devices (e.g., Real Player).
5. Type the following URL commands in the URL eld.
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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Tips:
1. The onscreen Java control can malfunction under the following situations: A PC connects to
different cameras that are using the same IP address (or the same camera running different
rmware versions). Removing your browser cookies will solve this problem.
2. If you encounter problems with displaying the conguration menus or UI items, try disable
the Compatibility View on IE8 or IE9.
You may also press the F12 key to open the developer tools utility, and then change the Browser Mode to the genuine IE8 or IE9 mode.
• In the event of plug-in compatibility issues, you may try to uninstall the plug-in that was
previously installed.
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Using 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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Main Page

This chapter explains the screen elements on the main page. It is composed of the following
sections: VIVOTEK INC. Logo, Host Name, Camera Control Area, Conguration Area, and Live
Video Window.
VIVOTEK logo
Camera Control Panel
Resize Buttons
VIVOTEK INC. Logo
Click this logo to visit the VIVOTEK website.
Configuration Area
Host name
Live View window
Host Name
The host name can be customized to t your needs. For more information, please refer to System > General
Settings on page 41.
Video stream
On a web console, you can select to display any of the four video streams.
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Video Stream: This Network Camera supports multiple streams (stream #1 ~ #4) simultaneously. You can select any one of them for live viewing. For more information about multiple streams, please refer to page 59 for detailed information.
Manual Trigger: Click to manually enable or disable an event trigger. Please congure an event setting
before enabling this function. A total of 3 or 4 event settings can be congured. For more information
about event setting, please refer to page 103. If you want to hide this item on the homepage, please go to the System > Homepage Layout > General settings > Customized button to deselect the “show manual trigger button” checkbox.
Digital Output: Click to turn the digital output device on or off.
PTZ Control Panel:
Up
Return to Home Position
Left
Right
Down
Zoom Out
Start to Auto Pan
Zoom In
Patrol
Stop Auto Pan or Patrol
Pan: Click this button to start the auto pan (360° continuous rotation). Stop: Click this button to stop the Auto Pano and Auto Rotate functions. Patrol: Once the Administrator has determined the list of preset positions (including the zoom-in action on a particular position), click this button to command the camera to patrol among those positions on the Patrol List. The Network Camera will patrol continuously. For more information, please refer to PTZ control on page 100. Pan /Tilt /Zoom speed: Adjust the speed of these controls when exerted:
Pan speed Tilt speed Zoom speed
-5 -5 -5 Slower
-4 -4 -4
-3 -3 -3
-2 -2 -2
-1 -1 -1
0 0 0
1 1 1
2 2 2
3 3 3
4 4 4
5 5 5
Faster
Conguration Area
Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to Client Settings on page 36.
Conguration: Click this button to access more of the conguration options provided with the Network
Camera. It is suggested that a password is applied to the Network Camera so that only the administrator
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H.264/MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options
can configure the Network Camera. For more information, please refer to the description for the
Conguration menus on page 40.
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
. You can
also change a language on the Conguration page; please refer to page 40.
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.
■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MJPEG:
Live Video Window
■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to H.264:
Time
Video Title
Title and Time
Video (TPC-AV)
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Video and Audio Control Buttons
Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Video settings on page 59.
H.264 Protocol and Media Options: The transmission protocol (TCP or UDP, etc.)and media options for
H.264 video streaming. For further conguration, please refer to Client Settings on page 36.
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Time: Display the current time. For further conguration, please refer to Media > Image > Genral settings on page 51.
Title and Time: The video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For further conguration, please refer to Media > Image > Genral settings on page 51.
Video and Audio Control Buttons: Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera
conguration, some buttons may not be available.
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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.
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 37 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.
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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Video Title
Title and Time
Video (HTTP-V)
Video 17:08:56 2015/03/10
2015/03/10 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 51.
Time: Display the current time. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 51.
Title and Time: Video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 51
.
2.0x Title 2014/03/05 10:39:08
Video Control Buttons: Depending on the camera model and your current 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.
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 37 for details.
Full Screen: Click this button to switch to full screen mode. Press the “Esc” key to switch back to normal
mode.
Please refer to page 100 for PTZ settings.
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Client Settings

This chapter explains how to select the stream transmission mode and saving options on the local computer. When completed with the settings on this page, click Save on the page bottom to enable the settings.

H.264 Media Options

Select to stream video or audio data or both. This is enabled only when the video mode is set to H.264.

H.264 Protocol Options

Depending on your network environment, there are four options with the transmission protocols with H.264 streaming:
UDP unicast: This protocol allows for more real-time audio and video streams. However, network
packets may be lost due to network burst trafc and images may be broken. Activate UDP connection
when occasions require time-sensitive responses and the video quality is less important. Note that each unicast client connecting to the server takes up additional bandwidth and the Network Camera allows up to ten simultaneous accesses.
UDP multicast: This protocol allows multicast-enabled routers to forward network packets to all clients requesting streaming media. This helps to reduce the network transmission load of the Network Camera while serving multiple clients at the same time. Note that to utilize this feature, the Network Camera must be configured to enable multicast streaming at the same time. For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 77.
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 using 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 behind a rewall can utilize this protocol to allow
camera’s streaming data to pass through.
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Two way audio
Half duplex: Audio is transmitted from one direction at a time, e.g., from a PC holding a web console with the camera. Full duplex: Audio is transmitted in both directions simultaneously.

MP4 Saving Options

Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking the “Start MP4 Recording” button 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_20110328-180853
File name prefix
Date and time suffix
The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS

Local streaming buffer time

Due to possible occurrences of unsteady network transmission, live streaming may lag and not be very smoothly. If you enable this option, the live streaming will be stored on the client PC’s cache memory for a few seconds before being played on the client computer’s live view window. This helps produce a smoothlier live streaming. If you enter a vlue of 3,000 milliseconds, the streaming will delay for 3 seconds.
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Joystick settings
Enable Joystick
Connect a joystick to a USB port on your management computer. Supported by the plug-in (Microsoft’s DirectX), once the plug-in for the web console is loaded, it will automatically detect if there is any joystick on the computer. The joystick should work properly without installing any other driver or software.
Then you can begin to congure the joystick settings of connected devices. Please follow the instructions
below to enable joystick settings.
1. Select a detected joystick, if there are multiple, from the Selected joystick menu. If your joystick is not detected, if may be defective.
2. Click Calibrate or Congure buttons to congure the joystick-related settings.
NOTE:
• If you want to assign Preset actions to your joystick, the preset locations should be configured in
advance in the Conguration > PTZ page.
• If your joystick is not working properly, it may need to be calibrated. Click the Calibrate button to open
the Game Controllers window located in Microsoft Windows control panel and follow the instructions for trouble shooting.
• The joystick will appear in the Game Controllers list in the Windows Control panel. If you want to check
out for your devices, go to the following page: Start -> Control Panel -> Game Controllers.
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Buttons Conguration
Click the Configure Buttons button, a window will prompt as shown below. Please follow the steps
below to congure your joystick buttons:
1. Select a button number from the Button # pull-down menu.
Tips
If you are not sure of the locations of each button, use the Properties window in the Game Controllers utility.
2. Select a corresponding action, such as Patrol or Preset#.
3.
Click the Assign button to assign an
action to the button. You can delete an association by selecting a button number, and then click the Delete button.
Repeat the process until you are done with the configuration of all preferred actions.
The buttons you dene should appear on
the button list accordingly.
4. Please remember to c
lick the Save
button on the Client settings page to preserve your settings.
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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 provides an easy-to-use user interface that helps you set up your network camera with minimal effort. In order to simplify the user interface, detailed information will be hidden unless you click on the function item. When you click on the first 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 main page:
Configuration List
Firmware Version
Navigation Area
Each function on the conguration list will be explained in the following sections.
The Navigation Area provides access to all different views from the Home page (for live viewing), Conguration page, and multi-language selection.
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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.
System
Host name: Enter a desired name for the Network Camera. The name will be displayed at the top center of the main page.
Turn off the LED indicator: Click to disable the onboard LEDs.
System time
Time zone : Select the appropriate time zone from the list. If you want to upload Daylight Savings Time rules, please refer to System > Maintenance > Import/ Export les on page 48 for details.
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 power of the system is turned off.
Synchronize with computer time: Select this option to synchronize the date and time of the Network Camera with the local computer. The read-only date and time of the PC is displayed as updated.
Manual: The administrator can enter the date and time manually. Note that the date and time format are [yyyy/mm/dd] and [hh:mm:ss].
Automatic: The Network Time Protocol is a protocol 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.
When nished with the settings on this page, click Save at the bottom of the page to enable the settings.
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System > Homepage layout

This section explains how to set up your own customized homepage layout.
General settings
This column shows the settings of your hompage layout. You can manually select the background and font colors in Theme Options (the second tab on this page). The settings will be displayed automatically
in this Preview eld. The following shows the homepage using the default settings:
■ Hide Powered by VIVOTEK: If you check this item, it will be removed from the homepage.
Logo graph Here you can change the logo at the top of your homepage.
Follow the steps below to upload a new logo:
1. Click Custom and the Browse eld will appear.
2. Select a logo from your les.
3. Click Upload to replace the existing logo with a new one.
4. Enter a website link if necessary.
5. Click Save to enable the settings.
Customized button If you want to hide the manual trigger buttons on the homepage, please uncheck this item. This item is selected by default.
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Font Color of the
Background Color of
Theme Options
Here you can change the color of your homepage layout. There are three types of preset patterns for you to choose from. The new layout will simultaneously appear in the Preview led. Click Save to enable the settings.
Video Title
Font Color
Background Color of the
Control Area
Font Color of the
Configuration Area Background Color of the Configuration Area
Preset patterns
the Video Area
Frame Color
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■ Follow the steps below to set up a custom homepage:
1. Click Custom on the left column.
2. Click to select a color on on the right column.
Custom Pattern
3. The palette window will pop up as shown below.
Color Selector
2
1
4. Drag the slider bar and click on the left square to select a desired color.
5. The selected color will be displayed in the corresponding elds and in the Preview column.
6. Click Save to enable the settings.
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4
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System > Logs

This section explains how to congure the Network Camera to backup system log to a remote
server.
Log server settings
Follow the steps below to set up the remote log:
1. Select Enable remote log.
2. In the IP address text box, enter the IP address of the remote server.
2. In the port text box, enter the port number of the remote server.
3. When completed, click Save to enable the setting.
You can congure the Network Camera to send the system log le to a remote server as a log backup.
Before utilizing this feature, it is suggested that the user install a log-recording tool to receive system log messages from the Network Camera. An example is Kiwi Syslog Daemon. Visit http://www.kiwisyslog.
com/kiwi-syslog-daemon-overview/.
System log
This column displays the system log in chronological order. The system log is stored in the Network Camera’s buffer and dated events will be overwritten when the number of events reaches a limit.
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Access log
Access log displays the access time and IP address of all viewers (including operators and administrators) in a chronological order. The access log is stored in the Network Camera’s buffer and older events will be overwritten when the number of events reaches a limit.

System > Parameters

The View Parameters page lists the entire system’s parameters in an alphabetical order. If you need technical assistance, use a text-editor program to copy and save the parameters listed on
this page. Send the parameter text le to VIVOTEK’s technical support.
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System > Maintenance

This chapter explains how to restore the Network Camera to factory default, upgrade rmware
version, etc.
General settings > Upgrade rmware
This feature allows you to upgrade the firmware of your Network Camera. It takes a few minutes to complete the process.
Note: Do not power off the Network Camera during the upgrade!
Follow the steps below to upgrade the rmware:
1. Download the latest rmware le from the VIVOTEK website. The le is in .pkg le format.
2. Click Browse… and specify the rmware le.
3. Click Upgrade. The Network Camera starts to upgrade and will reboot automatically when the upgrade
completes.
If the upgrade is successful, you will see “Reboot system now!! This connection will close”. After that, re­access the Network Camera.
The following message is displayed when the upgrade has succeeded.
Reboot system now!! This connection will close.
The following message is displayed when you have selected an incorrect rmware le.
Starting firmware upgrade... Do not power down the server during the upgrade. The server will restart automatically after the upgrade is completed. This will take about 1 - 5 minutes. Wrong PKG file format Unpack fail
General settings > Reboot
This feature allows you to reboot the Network Camera, which takes about one minute to complete. When completed, the live video page will be displayed in your browser. The following message will be displayed during the reboot process.
If the connection fails after rebooting, manually enter the IP address of the Network Camera in the
address eld to resume the connection.
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General settings > Restore
This feature allows you to restore the Network Camera to factory default settings.
Network: Select this option to retain the Network Type settings (please refer to Network Type on page
68).
Daylight Saving Time: Select this option to retain the Daylight Saving Time settings (please refer to
Import/Export les below on this page).
Custom Language: Select this option to retain the Custom Language settings.
VADP: Retain the VADP modules (3rd-party software stored on the SD card) and related settings.
If none of the options is selected, all settings will be restored to factory default. The following message is displayed during the restoring process.
Import/Export les
This feature allows you to Export / Update daylight saving time rules, custom language file, and
conguration le.
Export daylight saving time conguration le: Click to set the start and end time of DST.
Follow the steps below to export:
1. In the Export les column, click Export to export the daylight saving time conguration le from the
Network Camera.
2. A le download dialog will pop up as shown below. Click Open to review the XML le or click Save to
store the le for editing.
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3. Open the le with Microsoft® Notepad and locate your time zone; set the start and end time of DST. When completed, save the le.
In the example below, DST begins each year at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ends at
2:00 a.m. on the rst Sunday in November.
Update daylight saving time rules: Click Browse… and specify the XML le to update.
If incorrect date and time are assigned, you will see the following warning message when uploading the
le to the Network Camera.
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The following message is displayed when attempting to upload an incorrect le format.
Export language file: Click to export language strings. VIVOTEK provides nine languages: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano,
日本語,
Português,
簡体中文
, and
繁體中文
.
Update custom language le: Click Browse… and specify your own custom language le to upload.
Export conguration le: Click to export all parameters for the device and user-dened scripts.
Export daylight saving time configuration file: Click Browse… to update a configuration file. Please note that the model and firmware version of the device should be the same as the configuration file.
If you have set up a xed IP or other special settings for your device, it is not suggested to update a conguration le.
Export server staus report: Click to export the current server status report, such as time, logs,
parameters, process status, memory status, le system status, network status, kernel message..., and so
on.
Tips:
• If a firmware upgrade is accidentally disrupted, say, by a power outage, you still have a last resort
method to restore normal operation. See the following for how to bring the camera back to work:
Applicable scenario:
(1) Power disconnected during rmware upgrade.
(2) Unknown reason causing abnormal LED status, and a Restore cannot recover normal working
condition.
You can use the following methods to activate the camera with its backup rmware:
(1) Press and hold down the reset button for at least one minute. (2) Power on the camera until the Red LED blinks rapidly.
(3) After boot up, the rmware should return to the previous version before the camera hanged. (The
procedure should take 5 to 10 minutes, longer than the normal boot-up process). When tthis process is completed, the LED status should return to normal.
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Media > Image

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This section explains how to configure the image settings of the Network Camera. It is composed of the following tabbed windows: General settings, Image settings, Exposure, and Privacy mask, and Pixel Calculator.

General settings

Video title: Enter a name that will be displayed on the title bar of the live video as well as the view cell on the ST7501 and VAST recording software.
Show timestamp and video title in videos and snapshots: Enter a name that will be displayed on the title bar of the live video as the picture shown below.
Position of timestamp and video title on image: Select to display time stamp and video title on the top or at the bottom of the video stream.
Timestamp and video title font size: Select the font size for the time stamp and title.
Video font (.ttf): You can select a True Type font le for the display of textual messages on video.
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Color: Select to display color or black/white video streams.
Power line frequency: Set the power line frequency consistent with local utility settings to eliminate image
ickering associated with uorescent lights.
Video orientation: Flip - vertically reflect the display of the live video; Mirror - horizontally reflect the display of the live video. Select both options if the Network Camera is installed upside-down (e.g., on the ceiling) to correct the image orientation. Please note that the preset locations will be cleared after you
congure the ip/mirror option.
Video orientation: Flip - vertically reflect the display of the live video; Mirror - horizontally reflect the display of the live video. Select both options if the Network Camera is installed upside-down (e.g., on the ceiling) to correct the image orientation. Please note that if you have preset locations, those locations will
be cleared after ip/mirror setting.
Rotate -
MirrorNormal Flip Rotate 90°
clockwise
The rotation here indicates clockwise rotation. Rotation can be applied with flip, mirror, and physical lens rotation (see below) settings to adapt to different mounting locations.
The gures in the illustration are shown in
a consecutive order.
The camera may be installed on a vertical, side-facing, or tilted surface in order to accommodate the interior or exterior design of a building. The interior of a building can be shaped as a narrow rectangular space, such as corridor. The conventional HD image, such as that of a 16:9 aspect ratio, will be incongruous with its wide horizontal view. With video rotation, the camera can more readily cover the
eld of view on a tall and narrow scene.
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Image settings

On this page, you can tune the White balance, Image adjustment and related parameters. You can
congure two sets of preferred settings: one for normal situations, the other for special situations, such
as a schedule mode.
White balance: Adjust the value for the best color temperature.
■ Auto: It will automatically adjust the color temperature of the light in response to different light sources.
You may follow the steps below to adjust the white balance to the best color temperature.
1. Set the White balance to Auto.
2. Place a sheet of white paper (or a color of a cool color temperature, such as blue) in front of the lens, then allow the Network Camera to automatically adjust the color temperature.
3. Check the Fix current value to confirm the setting when the camera automatically measured and adjusted the white balance.
■ Manual: This item allows users to manually input the R gain & B gain ratios.
Image Adjustment
■ Brightness: Adjust the image brightness level, which ranges from -5 to +5.
■ Contrast: Adjust the image contrast level, which ranges from -5 to +5.
■ Saturation: Adjust the image saturation level, which ranges from 0% to 100%. You can also select
Customize and manually enter a value.
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■ Sharpness:
■ Gamma curve:
Contrast
Adjust the image sharpness level, which ranges from 0% to 100%.
Adjust the image sharpness level, which ranges from 0.45 to
1, from Detailed to
. You may let rmware Optimize your display or select the Manual mode, and pull the slide bar
pointer to change the preferred level of Gamma correction towards higher contrast or towards the higher luminance for detailed expression for both dark and lighted areas of an image.
This option is disabled when the WDR feature is enabled.
Defog: Defog helps improve the visibility quality of captured image in poor weather conditions such as smog, fog, or smoke.
■ Noise reduction
■ Enable noise reduction: Check to enable noise reduction in order to reduce noises and flickers in
image. This applies to the onboard 3D Noise Reduction feature. Use the pull-down menu to adjust the reduction strength. Note that applying this function to the video channel will consume system computing power.
3D Noise Reduction is mostly applied in low-light conditions. When enabled in a low-light condition
with fast moving objects, trails of after-images may occur. You may then select a lower strength level or disable the function.
Note that the Preview button has been cancelled, all changes made to image settings is directly shown on screen. You can click Restore to recall the original settings without incorporating the changes. When completed with the settings on this page, click Save to enable the setting. You can also click on the Prole mode to adjust all settings above in a tabbed window for special lighting conditions.
Enable to apply these settings at:
Select the mode this profile to apply to: Schedule mode. Please
manually enter a range of time if you choose Schedule mode. Then check Save to take effect.
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Exposure

On this page, you can congure the Exposure measurement window, Exposure level, Exposure mode,
Exposure time, Gain control, and Day/Night mode settings.
M
easurement Window: This function allows users to set measurement window(s) for low light compensation. For example, where low-light objects are posed against an extremely bright background. You may want to exclude the bright sunlight shining through a building's corridor.
■ Full view: Calculate the full range of view and offer appropriate
light compensation.
■ Custom: This option allows you to manually add customized windows as inclusive or exclusive regions.
A total of 10 windows can be congured. Please refer to the next page for detailed illustration.
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The inclusive window refers to the “weighed window“; the exclusive window refers to the “ignored window“. It adopts the weighed averages method to calculate the value. The inclusive windows have a higher priority. You can overlap these windows, and, if you place an exclusive window within a larger inclusive window, the exclusive part of the overlapped windows will be deducted from the inclusive window. An exposure value will then be calculated out of the remaining of the inclusive window.
Exclude
Include
Include
Exclude
Weighted region
Ignored region
■ BLC (Back Light Compensation): This option will automatically add a “weighted region“ in the middle of
the window and give the necessary light compensation.
Exposure control:
■
Exposure level: You can manually set the Exposure level, which ranges from -2.0 to +2.0 (dark to bright).
Flickerless: Under some circumstances when there is a difference between the video capture
■ frequency and local AC power frequency (NTSC or PAL), the mismatch causes color shifts or ickering
images. If the above mismatch occurs, select the Flickerless checkbox, and the range of Exposure time (the shutter time) will be limited to a range in order to match the AC power frequency. When selected, the exposure time will be forced to stay longer than 1/120 second. For cameras that come
with xed iris lens, setting the exposure time to longer than 1/120 second may introduce too much
lights to the lens. Users can use this option to observe whether the result of long exposure time is satisfactory.
You can click and drag the semi-circular pointers on the Exposure time and Gain control slide bars
to specify a range of shutter time and Gain control values within which the camera can automaticallly tune to an optimal imaging result. For example, you may prefer a shorter shutter time to better capture moving objects, while a faster shutter reduces light and needs to be compensated by electrical brightness gains.
■
Exposure time: you can split the round pointers on the Exposure time and Gain control slide bars into two halves and drag them on the bars to designate a range of values in which firmware can automatically adapt to. Note that Firmware will then automatically tune the Gain, Exposure time, and Iris opening within the ranges you specified. For example, in low-light condition, you may prefer a longer exposure time and more electronic gains. However, the noises in the image will also increase.
■
Gain control: Tune the slider bar to set the Gain Control to the best image quality. Higher gain control
value will generate a certain amount of noises, and that the gain control, lighting levels, and picture performance are closely related.
Click the Save button to preserve your conguration.
Note that when WDR is enabled, the exposure time and gain control are not available.
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■
WDR:
Enable WDR Pro: This refers to the Wide Dynamic Range function that enables the camera to capture details in a high contrast environment. Use the checkbox to enable the function, and use the slide bar to select the strength of the WDR Pro functionality, depending on the lighting condition at the installation site. You can select a higher effect when the contrast is high (between the shaded area and the light behind the objects).
Enable WDR enhanced:
This function allows users to identify more image details with an extreme
contrast from an object of interest with one shadowed side against a bright background, e.g., an entrance. You may select the Enable WDR enhanced checkbox, and then adjust the strength (low, medium, high) to reach the best image quality.
You can click Restore to recall the original settings without incorporating the changes. When completed with the settings on this page, click Save to enable the settings.
If you want to congure another sensor setting for a specic lighting condition for a specic period of time
in a day, please click Prole mode to open the Prole of exposure settings page as shown below.
Enable to apply these settings at: Manually enter
a range of time for this prole to take effect, and then
check Save to take effect.
Please follow the steps below to congure a prole:
1. Select the Prole mode tab.
2. Select the applicable mode: Please manually enter a range of time if you choose the Schedule mode.
3. Congure Exposure control settings in the folowing
columns. Please refer to previous dicussions for detailed information.
4. Click Save to enable the setting and click Close to exit the page.
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Privacy mask

Click Privacy Mask to open the conguration page. On this page, you can block out certain sensitive zones to address privacy concerns.
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■ To congure the privacy mask windows, follow the steps below:
1. Click New to add a new window. A text box will appear allowing you to enter a name for the mask.
2. Use four mouse clicks to mark a square area, which is recommended to be at least twice the size of the object (height and width) you want to cover.
3. Enter a Window Name and click Save to enable the setting.
4. Check Enable privacy mask to enable this function.
NOTE:
►
Up to 5 privacy mask windows can be congured on the same screen.
►
To delete a mask, use the red cross button and then click on the Save button.
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Media > Video

Stream settings

Please follow the steps below to set up those settings for an individual stream:
1. Select a stream to congure its viewing region.
2. Choose a proper Frame Size from the drop-down list according to the size of monitored device.
3. Select the Maximum frame rate.
■ The parameters of a xed-focal lens' multiple streams:
Region of Interest Output frame size
Stream 1 1920 X 1080 ~ 176 x 144 (Selectable) 1920 X 1080 ~ 176 x 144 (Selectable) Stream 2 1920 X 1080 ~ 176 x 144 (Selectable) 1920 X 1080 ~ 176 x 144 (Selectable) Stream 3 1920 X 1080 ~ 176 x 144 (Selectable) 1920 X 1080 ~ 176 x 144 (Selectable) Stream 4 xed xed
To begin the conguration, rst select a video channel.
To change the frame size, frame rate, and other related settings, click on video settings for a video
stream to its individual conguration panel.
Click Viewing Window to open the viewing region settings page. On this page, you can congure the Region of Interest and the Output Frame Size for a video stream. For example, you can crop only a
portion of the image that is of your interest, and thus save the bandwidth needed to transmit the video stream. As the example shown below, the area of your interest in a parking lot should be the vehicles. The blue sky is of little value for the surveillance purpose.
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The Viewing Window (Video Crop) function is only available on the xed-focal lens module.
Click Viewing Window to open the viewing region settings page. On this page, you can set the Region of Interest and the Output Frame Size for stream 1. If you prefer not to stream the full image the sensor can capture, you can designate a smaller region of interest.
Please follow the steps below to set up those settings for a stream:
1. Select a stream for which you want to set up the viewing region.
2. Select a Region of Interest from the drop-down list. The oating frame, the same as the one in the
Gloabl View window on the home page, will resize accordingly. If you want to set up a customized viewing region, you can also resize and drag the oating frame to a desired position with your mouse.
3. Choose a proper Output Frame Size from the drop-down list according to the size of your monitoring
device.
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Click the stream item to display the detailed information.
This Network Camera offers real-time H.264 and MJPEG compression standards (dual Codec) for real­time viewing. If the H.264 mode is selected, the video is streamed via RTSP protocol. There are several parameters
for you to adjust the video performance:
■ Frame size
You can set up different video resolutions for different viewing devices. For example, set a smaller frame size and lower bit rate for remote viewing on mobile phones and a larger video size and a higher bit rate for live viewing on web browsers. Note that a larger frame size takes up more bandwidth.
■ Maximum frame rate
This limits the maximum refresh frame rate per second. Set the frame rate higher for smoother video
quality and for recognizing moving objects in the eld of view.
If the power line frequency is set to 50Hz, the frame rates are selectable at 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 5fps, 8fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, and 25fps. If the power line frequency is set to 60Hz, the frame rates are selectable at 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 5fps, 8fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps, and 30fps. You can also select Customize and manually enter a value.
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■ Intra frame period
Determine how often to plant an I frame. The shorter the duration, the more likely you will get better video quality, but at the cost of higher network bandwidth consumption. Select the intra frame period from the following durations: 1/4 second, 1/2 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds, and 4 seconds.
Smart stream II
■ Dynamic Intra frame period
High quality motion codecs, such as H.264, utilize the redundancies between video frames to deliver video streams at a balance of quality and bit rate.
The encoding parameters are summarized and illustrated below. The I-frames are completely self­referential and they are largest in size. The P-frames are predicted frames. The encoder refers to the previous I- or P-frames for redundant image information.
H.264/265 Frame Types
P I P P P P P P P I P P P P P P P I
By dynamically prolonging the intervals for I-frames insertion to up to 10 seconds, the bit rates required for streaming a video can be tremendously reduced. When streaming a video of a static scene, the Dynamic Intra frame feature can save up to 53% of bandwidth. The amount of bandwidth thus
saved is also determined by the activities in the eld of view. If activities occur in the scene, rmware
automatically shortens the I-frame insertion intervals in order to maintain image quality. In the low light or night conditions, the P-frames can have a larger size due to the noises, and hence the bandwidth saving effect is also reduced.
Streaming a typical 2MP scene normally requires 3~4Mb/s of bandwidth. With the Dynamic Intra frame
function, the bandwidth for streaming a medium-trafc scene can be reduced to 2~3Mb/s, and during the no-trafc period of time, down to 500kb/s.
Dynamic Intra Frame w/ static scenes
P I P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P I
Static scene
P I P P P P P P P I P P P P P P P I
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P P P
Dynamic Intra Frame w/ activities in scenes
Activities
• Smart codec: Smart codec effectively reduces the quality of the whole or the non­interested areas on a screen and therefore reduces the bandwidth consumed.
You can manually specify the video quality for the foreground and the background areas.
Select an operation mode if Smart codec is preferred.
- Auto tracking: The Auto mode congures the whole screen into the non-interested area.
The video quality of part of the screen returns to normal when one or more objects move in that area. The remainder of the screen where there are no moving objects (no pixel changes) will still be transmitted in low-quality format.
- Manual: The Manual mode allows you to congure 3 ROI windows (Region of Interest,
with Foreground quality) on the screen. Areas not included in any ROI windows will be considered as the non-interested areas. The details in the ROI areas will be transmitted in a higher-quality video format.
As illustrated below, the upper screen may contain little details of your interest,
while the sidewalk on the lower screen is included in an ROI window.
non-interested
X
ROI_0
ROI_0
X
ROI
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As the result, the lower screen is constantly displayed in high details,
while the upper half is transmitted using a lower-quality format. Although the upper half is transmitted using a lower quality format, you still have an awareness of what is happening on the whole screen.
non-ROI: lower-quality
ROI: higher-quality
- Hybrid: The major difference between the “Manual” mode and the “Hybrid”
mode is that:
In the “Hybrid“ mode, any objects entering the non-interested area will
restore the video quality of the moving objects and the area around them. The video quality of the associated non-interested area is immediately restored to normal to cover the moving objects.
In the “Manual” mode, the non-interested area is always transmitted
using a low-quality format regardless of the activities inside.
- Quality priority: Use the slide bar to tune the quality contrast between the ROI
and non-interested areas.
The farther the slide bar button is to the right, the higher the image
quality of the ROI areas. On the contrary, the farther the slide bar button to the left, the higher the image quality of the non-interested area.
In this way, you may set up an ROI window as a privacy mask by
covering a protected area using an ROI window, while the remaining screen become the non-interested area. You may then configure the non-interested area to have a high image quality, or vice versa.
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You should also select the Maximum bit rate from the pull-down menu as the threshold to contain the bandwidth consumption for both the high- and low­quality video sections in a smart stream.
■ B
it rate control
Constant bit rate:
A complex scene generally produces a larger le size, meaning that higher bandwidth
will be needed for data transmission. The bandwidth utilization is configurable to match a selected level, resulting in mutable video quality performance. The bit rates are selectable at the following rates: 20Kbps, 30Kbps, 40Kbps, 50Kbps, 64Kbps, 128Kbps, 256Kbps, 512Kbps, 768Kbps, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 3Mbps, 4Mbps, 6Mbps, 8Mbps, 10Mbps, 12Mbps, 14Mbps, ~ to 40Mbps. You can also select Customize
and manually enter a value up to 40Mbps.
• - Target quality: Select a desired quality ranging from Medium to Excellent
- Maximum bit rate: select a bit rate from the pull-down menu. The bit rate ranges
from 20kbps to a maximum of 40Mbps. The bit rate then becomes the Average or Upper bound bit rate number. The Network Camera will strive to deliver video streams around or within the bit rate limitation you impose.
- Policy: If Frame Rate Priority is selected, the Network Camera will try to maintain
the frame rate per second performance, while the image quality will be compromised. If Image quality priority is selected, the Network Camera may drop some video frames in order to maintain image quality.
Fixed quality:
On the other hand, if Fixed quality is selected, all frames are transmitted with the same quality; bandwidth utilization is therefore unpredictable. The video quality
can be adjusted to the following settings: Medium, Standard, Good, Detailed, and Excellent. You can also select Customize and manually enter a value.
Maximum bit rate: With the guaranteed image quality, you might still want to place
a bit rate limitation to control the size of video streams for bandwidth and storage
concerns. The congurable bit rate starts from 1Mbps to 40Mbps.
The Maximum bit rate setting in the Fixed quality configuration can ensure a reasonable and limited use of network bandwidth. For example, in low light conditions where a Fixed quality setting is applied, video packet sizes can tremendously increase when noises are produced with electrical gains.
You may also manually enter a bit rate number by selecting the Customized option.
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If JPEG mode is selected, the Network Camera continuously sends JPEG images to the client, producing a moving effect similar to a filmstrip. Every single JPEG image transmitted guarantees the same
image quality, which in turn comes at the expense of variable bandwidth usage. Because the media
contents are a combination of JPEG images, no audio data is transmitted to the client. There are three parameters provided in MJPEG mode to control the video performance:
■ Frame size
You can set up different video resolution for different viewing devices. For example, set a smaller frame size and lower bit rate for remote viewing on mobile phones and a larger video size and a higher bit rate for live viewing on web browsers. Note that a larger frame size takes up more bandwidth.
■ Maximum frame rate
This limits the maximum refresh frame rate per second. Set the frame rate higher for smoother video quality. If the power line frequency is set to 50Hz, the frame rates are selectable at 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 5fps, 8fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, and 25fps. If the power line frequency is set to 60Hz, the frame rates are selectable at 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 5fps, 8fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps, and 30fps. You can also select Customize and manually enter a value.
■ Video quality
Refer to the previous page setting an average or upper bound threshold for controlling the bandwidth
consumed for transmitting motion jpegs. The conguration method is identical to that for H.264.
NOTE:
• Video quality and fixed quality refer to the compression rate. If you select to enter a Customized value in the Fixed quality menu, a lower value will produce higher quality.
• Converting high-quality video may significantly increase the CPU load, and you may encounter streaming disconnection or video loss while capturing a complicated scene. In the event of occurrence, we suggest you customize a lower video resolution or reduce the frame rate to obtain a smooth video.
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Media > Audio

Audio Settings

Mute: Select this option to disable audio transmission from the Network Camera to all clients. Note that if mute mode is turned on, no audio data will be transmitted even if audio transmission is enabled on the Client Settings page. In that case, the following message is displayed:
Internal microphone input gain: Select the gain of the internal audio input according to ambient conditions. Adjust the gain from -33dB (least) to 21dB (most).
Audio type: Select audio codec as G.711 or G.726 and the bit rate.
■ G.711 provides good sound quality and requires about 64Kbps. Select pcmu (μ-Law) or pcma (A-Law)
mode.
■ G.726 is a speech codec standard covering voice transmission at rates of 16, 24, 32, and 40kbit/s.
When completed with the settings on this page, click Save to enable the settings.
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Network > General settings

This section explains how to congure a wired network connection for the Network Camera.
Network Type
LAN
Select this option when the Network Camera is deployed on a local area network (LAN) and is intended to be accessed by local computers. The default setting for the Network Type is LAN. Rememer to click Save when you complete the Network setting.
Get IP address automatically: Select this option to obtain an available dynamic IP address assigned by the DHCP server each time the camera is connected to the LAN.
Use xed IP address: Select this option to manually assign a static IP address to the Network Camera.
1. You can make use of VIVOTEK Installation Wizard 2 on the software CD to easily set up the Network
Camera on LAN. Please refer to Software Installation on page 21 for details.
2. Enter the Static IP, Subnet mask, Default router, and Primary DNS provided by your ISP.
Subnet mask: This is used to determine if the destination is in the same subnet. The default value is “255.255.255.0”.
Default router: This is the gateway used to forward frames to destinations in a different subnet. Invalid router setting will fail the transmission to destinations in different subnet.
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Primary DNS: The primary domain name server that translates hostnames into IP addresses.
Secondary DNS: Secondary domain name server that backups the Primary DNS.
Primary WINS server: The primary WINS server that maintains the database of computer name and IP address.
Secondary WINS server: The secondary WINS server that maintains the database of computer name and IP address.
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Enable UPnP presentation: Select this option to enable UPnP
presentation for your Network Camera so that whenever a Network Camera is presented to the LAN, shortcuts of connected Network Cameras will be listed in My Network Places. You can click the shortcut to link to the web browser. Currently,
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UPnP UPnP
is supported by Windows XP or later. Note that to utilize this feature, please make sure the
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component is installed on your computer.
Mega-pixel Network Camera (192.168.5.151)
Enable UPnP port forwarding: To access the Network Camera from the Internet, select this option to allow the Network Camera to open ports on the router automatically so that video streams can be sent out from a LAN. To utilize of this feature, make sure that your router supports UPnP
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and it is activated.
PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet)
Select this option to congure your Network Camera to make it accessible from anywhere as long as
there is an Internet connection. Note that to utilize this feature, it requires an account provided by your ISP.
Follow the steps below to acquire your Network Camera’s public IP address.
1. Set up the Network Camera on the LAN.
2. Go to Conguration > Event > Event settings > Add server (please refer to Add server on page 107) to
add a new email or FTP server.
3. Go to Conguration > Event > Event settings > Add media (please refer to Add media on page 111). Select System log so that you will receive the system log in TXT le format which contains the
Network Camera’s public IP address in your email or on the FTP server.
4. Go to Conguration > Network > General settings > Network type. Select PPPoE and enter the user
name and password provided by your ISP. Click Save to enable the setting.
5. The Network Camera will reboot.
6. Disconnect the power to the Network Camera; remove it from the LAN environment.
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NOTE:
► If the default ports are already used by other devices connected to the same router, the Network
Camera will select other ports for the Network Camera.
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► If UPnP
is not supported by your router, you will see the following message:
Error: Router does not support UPnP port forwarding.
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► Below are steps to enable the UPnP
Note that you must log on to the computer as a system administrator to install the UPnP
user interface on your computer:
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components.
1. Go to Start, click Control Panel, then click Add or Remove Programs.
2. In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Add/Remove Windows Components.
3.
In the Windows Components Wizard dialog box, select Networking Services and click Details.
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4. In the Networking Services dialog box, select Universal Plug and Play and click OK.
5. Click Next in the following window.
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6. Click Finish. UPnP
► How does UPnP
UPnP
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networking technology provides automatic IP conguration and dynamic discovery of devices
TM
is enabled.
work?
added to a network. Services and capabilities offered by networked devices, such as printing and le sharing, are available among each other without the need for cumbersome network conguration. In
the case of Network Cameras, you will see Network Camera shortcuts under My Network Places.
► Enabling UPnP port forwarding allows the Network Camera to open a secondary HTTP port on the
router-not HTTP port-meaning that you have to add the secondary HTTP port number to the Network Camera’s public address in order to access the Network Camera from the Internet. For example, when the HTTP port is set to 80 and the secondary HTTP port is set to 8080, refer to the list below for the Network Camera’s IP address.
From the Internet In LAN
http://203.67.124.123:8080 http://192.168.4.160 or
http://192.168.4.160:8080
► If the PPPoE settings are incorrectly configured or the Internet access is not working, restore the
Network Camera to factory default; please refer to Restore on page 48 for details. After the Network Camera is reset to factory default, it will be accessible on the LAN.
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Enable IPv6
Select this option and click Save to enable IPv6 settings. Please note that this only works if your network environment and hardware equipment support IPv6. The browser should be Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer 6.5, Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or above.
When IPv6 is enabled, by default, the network camera will listen to router advertisements and be assigned with a link-local IPv6 address accordingly.
IPv6 Information: Click this button to obtain the IPv6 information as shown below.
If your IPv6 settings are successful, the IPv6 address list will be listed in the pop-up window. The IPv6 address will be displayed as follows:
Refers to Ethernet
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Link-global IPv6 address/network mask
Link-local IPv6 address/network mask
Please follow the steps below to link to an IPv6 address:
1. Open your web browser.
2. Enter the link-global or link-local IPv6 address in the address bar of your web browser.
3. The format should be:
http://[2001:0c08:2500:0002:0202:d1ff:fe04:65f4]/
IPv6 address
4. Press Enter on the keyboard or click Refresh button to refresh the webpage. For example:
NOTE:
► If you have a Secondary HTTP port (the default value is 8080), you can also link to the webpage in
the following address format: (Please refer to HTTP streaming on page 76 for detailed information.)
http://[2001:0c08:2500:0002:0202:d1ff:fe04:65f4]/:8080
IPv6 address
Secondary HTTP port
► If you choose PPPoE as the Network Type, the [PPP0 address] will be displayed in the IPv6
information column as shown below.
Manually setup the IP address: Select this option to manually set up IPv6 settings if your network environment does not have DHCPv6 server and router advertisements-enabled routers. If you check this item, the following blanks will be displayed for you to enter the corresponding information:
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Port
HTTPS port: By default, the HTTPS port is set to 443. It can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535.
FTP port: The FTP server allows the user to save recorded video clips. You can utilize VIVOTEK's
Installation Wizard 2 to upgrade the rmware via FTP server. By default, the FTP port is set to 21, or
assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535.
Two way audio port: By default, the two way audio port is set to 5060. Also, it can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535.
The Network Camera supports two way audio communication so that operators can transmit and receive audio simultaneously. By using the Network Camera’s built-in or external microphone and an external speaker, you can communicate with people around the Network Camera.
Note that as JPEG only transmits a series of JPEG images to the client, to enable the two-way audio
function, make sure the video mode is set to "H.264" on the Media > Video > Stream settings page and the media option is set to “Media > Video > Stream settings” on the Client Settings page. Please refer to Client Settings on page 36 and Stream settings on page 59.
Audio transmitted to operators
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Audio transmitted from operators
Taiwan
Audio is being transmitted to the Network Camera
Video (TCP-AV)
Talk Button
Mic Volume
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Mute
Click to enable audio transmission to the Network Camera; click to adjust the volume of
microphone; click
to turn off the audio. To stop talking, click again.
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Network > Streaming protocols

HTTP streaming
To utilize HTTP authentication, make sure that your have set a password for the Network Camera rst;
please refer to Security > User account on page 87 for details.
Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides two types of security settings for an HTTP transaction: basic and digest. If basic authentication is selected, the password is sent in plain text format and there can be potential risks of being intercepted. If digest authentication is selected, user credentials are encrypted using MD5 algorithm and thus provide better protection against unauthorized access.
HTTP port / Secondary HTTP port: By default, the HTTP port is set to 80 and the secondary HTTP port is set to 8080. They can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535. If the ports are incorrectly assigned, the following warning messages will be displayed:
To access the Network Camera on the LAN, both the HTTP port and secondary HTTP port can be used to access the Network Camera. For example, when the HTTP port is set to 80 and the secondary HTTP port is set to 8080, refer to the list below for the Network Camera’s IP address.
On the LAN
http://192.168.4.160 or http://192.168.4.160:8080
Access name for Channel # and stream #: This Network camera supports multiple streams simultaneously. The access name is used to differentiate the streaming source. Users can click Media > Video > Stream settings to set up the video quality of linked streams. For more information about how to set up the video quality, please refer to Stream settings on page 59.
When using Mozilla Firefox or Netscape to access the Network Camera and the video mode is set to
JPEG, users will receive video comprised of continuous JPEG images. This technology, known as “server
push”, allows the Network Camera to feed live pictures to Mozilla Firefox and Netscape.
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URL command -- http://<ip address>:<http port>/<access name for stream 1 ~ 4>
http://192.168.5.151/video2.mjpg
For example, when the Access name for stream 2 is set to video2.mjpg:
1. Launch Mozilla Firefox or Netscape.
2. Type the above URL command in the address bar. Press Enter.
3. The JPEG images will be displayed in your web browser.
IMPORTANT:
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► Microsoft
Internet Explorer does not support server push technology; therefore, using http://<ip
address>:<http port>/<access name for stream 1 ~ 4> will fail to access the Network Camera.
► Users can only use URL commands to request the stream 5. For more information about URL
commands, please refer to page 137.
RTSP Streaming
To utilize RTSP streaming authentication, make sure that you have set a password for the Network Camera rst; please refer to Security > User account on page 87 for details.
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Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides three types of security settings for streaming via RTSP protocol: disable, basic, and digest. If basic authentication is selected, the password is sent in plain text format, but there can be potential risks of it being intercepted. If digest authentication is selected, user credentials are encrypted using MD5 algorithm, thus providing better protection against unauthorized access. The availability of the RTSP streaming for the three authentication modes is listed in the following table:
Quick Time player VLC Player
Disable O O Basic O O Digest O X
Access name for Channel # and stream #: This Network camera supports multiple streams simultaneously. The access name is used to differentiate the streaming source. If you want to use an RTSP player to access the Network Camera, you HAVE TO set the video mode to
H.264 and use the following RTSP URL command to request transmission of the streaming data. rtsp://<ip address>:<rtsp port>/<access name for stream1 ~ 4>
For example, when the access name for stream 1 is set to live.sdp:
1. Launch an RTSP player.
2. Choose File > Open URL. A URL dialog box will pop up.
3. Type the above URL command in the address eld.
4. The live video will be displayed in your player as shown
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp
below.
Video 16:38:01 2011/03/25
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RTSP port /RTP port for video, audio/ RTCP port for video, audio
■ RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of streaming media. By default, the port
number is set to 554.
■ The RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) is used to deliver video and audio data to the clients. By
default, the RTP port for video is set to 5556 and the RTP port for audio is set to 5558.
■ The RTCP (Real-time Transport Control Protocol) allows the Network Camera to transmit the data by
monitoring the Internet trafc volume. By default, the RTCP port for video is set to 5557 and the RTCP
port for audio is set to 5559.
The ports can be changed to values between 1025 and 65535. The RTP port must be an even number and the RTCP port is the RTP port number plus one, and thus is always an odd number. When the RTP port changes, the RTCP port will change accordingly.
If the RTP ports are incorrectly assigned, the following warning message will be displayed:
Multicast settings for stream #1 ~ #4: Click the items to display the detailed conguration information. Select the Always multicast option to enable multicast for streams #1 ~ #4.
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Unicast video transmission delivers a stream through point-to-point transmission; multicast, on the other hand, sends a stream to the multicast group address and allows multiple clients to acquire the stream at the same time by requesting a copy from the multicast group address. Therefore, enabling multicast can effectively save Internet bandwith.
The ports can be changed to values between 1025 and 65535. The multicast RTP port must be an even number and the multicast RTCP port number is the multicast RTP port number plus one, and thus is always odd. When the multicast RTP port changes, the multicast RTCP port will change accordingly.
If the multicast RTP video ports are incorrectly assigned, the following warning message will be displayed:
Multicast TTL [1~255]: The multicast TTL (Time To Live) is the value that tells the router the range a packet can be forwarded.
Initial TTL Scope 0 Restricted to the same host 1 Restricted to the same subnetwork 32 Restricted to the same site 64 Restricted to the same region 128 Restricted to the same continent 255 Unrestricted in scope
IMPORTANT:
The Multicast metadata port is utilized by VIVOTEK VADP modules to transfer video analytics results, PTZ stream, textual data, and event messages between the camera and the client side running and observing the video analysis. If your client side computer is located outside the local network, you may
need to open the associated TCP port on routers and rewall.
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Network > DDNS
This section explains how to congure the dynamic domain name service for the Network
Camera. DDNS is a service that allows your Network Camera, especially when assigned
with a dynamic IP address, to have a xed host and domain name.
Manual setup
DDNS: Dynamic domain name service
Enable DDNS: Select this option to enable the DDNS setting.
Provider: Select a DDNS provider from the provider drop-down list. VIVOTEK offers Safe100.net, a free dynamic domain name service, to VIVOTEK customers. It is recommended that you register Safe100.net to access VIVOTEK’s Network Cameras from the Internet. Additionally, we offer other DDNS providers, such as Dyndns.org(Dynamic), Dyndns. org(Custom), Safe100.net, and CustomSafe100.
Note that before utilizing this function, please apply for a dynamic domain account rst.
■ Safe100.net
1. In the DDNS column, select Safe100.net from the drop-down list. Click I accept after reviewing
the terms of the Service Agreement.
2. In the Register column, ll in the Host name (xxxx.safe100.net), Email, Key, and Conrm Key,
and click Register. After a host name has been successfully created, a success message will be displayed in the DDNS Registration Result column.
[Register] Successfully Your account information has been mailed to registered e-mail address
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3. Click Copy and all the registered information will automatically be uploaded to the corresponding elds
in the DDNS column at the top of the page as seen in the picture.
[Register] Successfully Your account information has been mailed to registered e-mail address
4. Select Enable DDNS and click Save to enable the setting.
■ CustomSafe100
VIVOTEK offers documents to establish a CustomSafe100 DDNS server for distributors and system integrators. You can use CustomSafe100 to register a dynamic domain name if your distributor or system integrators offer such services.
1. In the DDNS column, select CustomSafe100 from the drop-down list.
2. In the Register column, ll in the Host name, Email, Key, and Conrm Key; then click Register. After a
host name has been successfully created, you will see a success message in the DDNS Registration Result column.
3. Click Copy and all for the registered information will be uploaded to the corresponding elds in the
DDNS column.
4. Select Enable DDNS and click Save to enable the setting.
Forget key: Click this button if you have forgotten the key to Safe100.net or CustomSafe100. Your account information will be sent to your email address.
Refer to the following links to apply for a dynamic domain account when selecting other DDNS providers:
■ Dyndns.org(Dynamic) / Dyndns.org(Custom): visit http://www.dyndns.com/
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Express link
Express Link is a free service provided by VIVOTEK server, which allows users to register a domain name for a network device. One URL can only be mapped to one MAC address. This service will examine if the host name is valid and automatically open a port on your router. If
using DDNS, the user has to manually congure UPnP port forwarding. Express Link is more
convenient and easier to set up.
Please follow the steps below to enable Express Link:
1. Make sure that your router supports UPnP port forwarding and it is activated.
2. Check Enable express link.
3. Enter a host name for the network device and click Save. If the host name has been used by another
device, a warning message will show up. If the host name is valid, it will display a message as shown below.
https://vivotek test3454.2bthere.net
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Network > QoS (Quality of Service)

Quality of Service refers to a resource reservation control mechanism, which guarantees a certain quality to different services on the network. Quality of service guarantees are important if the network capacity
is insufcient, especially for real-time streaming multimedia applications. Quality can be dened as, for
instance, a maintained level of bit rate, low latency, no packet dropping, etc.
The following are the main benets of a QoS-aware network:
The ability to prioritize trafc and guarantee a certain level of performance to the data ow.
■
The ability to control the amount of bandwidth each application may use, and thus provide higher
■
reliability and stability on the network.
Requirements for QoS
To utilize QoS in a network environment, the following requirements must be met:
All network switches and routers in the network must include support for QoS.
■
The network video devices used in the network must be QoS-enabled.
■
QoS models
CoS (the VLAN 802.1p model)
IEEE802.1p defines a QoS model at OSI Layer 2 (Data Link Layer), which is called CoS, Class of Service. It adds a 3-bit value to the VLAN MAC header, which indicates the frame priority level from 0 (lowest) to 7 (highest). The priority is set up on the network switches, which then use different queuing disciplines to forward the packets.
Below is the setting column for CoS. Enter the VLAN ID of your switch (0~4095) and choose the priority for each application (0~7).
If you assign Video the highest priority level, your network switch will handle video packets rst.
NOTE:
► A VLAN-capable Switch (802.1p) is required. Web browsing may fail if the CoS setting is incorrect.
► Class of Service technologies do not guarantee a level of service in terms of bandwidth and delivery
time; they offer a “best-effort.” Users can think of CoS as “coarsely-grained” trafc control and QoS as “nely-grained” trafc control.
► Although CoS is simple to manage, it lacks scalability and does not offer end-to-end guarantees since
it is based on L2 protocol.
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QoS/DSCP (the DiffServ model)
DSCP-ECN defines QoS at Layer 3 (Network Layer). The Differentiated Services (DiffServ) model is
based on packet marking and router queuing disciplines. The marking is done by adding a eld to the
IP header, called the DSCP (Differentiated Services Codepoint). This is a 6-bit field that provides 64 different class IDs. It gives an indication of how a given packet is to be forwarded, known as the Per Hop Behavior (PHB). The PHB describes a particular service level in terms of bandwidth, queueing theory, and dropping (discarding the packet) decisions. Routers at each network node classify packets according to their DSCP value and give them a particular forwarding treatment; for example, how much bandwidth to reserve for it.
Below are the setting options of DSCP (DiffServ Codepoint). Specify the DSCP value for each application (0~63).
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Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

This section explains how to use the SNMP on the network camera. The Simple Network Management Protocol is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information between network devices. It helps network administrators to remotely
manage network devices and nd, solve network problems with ease.
■ The SNMP consists of the following three key components:
1. Manager: Network-management station (NMS), a server which executes applications that monitor and
control managed devices.
2. Agent: A network-management software module on a managed device which transfers the status of
managed devices to the NMS.
3. Managed device: A network node on a managed network. For example: routers, switches, bridges,
hubs, computer hosts, printers, IP telephones, network cameras, web server, and database.
Before conguring SNMP settings on the this page, please enable your NMS rst.
SNMP Conguration
Enable SNMPv1, SNMPv2c Select this option and enter the names of Read/Write community and Read Only community according to
your NMS settings.
Enable SNMPv3 This option contains cryptographic security, a higher security level, which allows you to set the Authentication password and the Encryption password.
■ Security name: According to your NMS settings, choose Read/Write or Read Only and enter the
community name.
■ Authentication type: Select MD5 or SHA as the authentication method.
■ Authentication password: Enter the password for authentication (at least 8 characters).
■ Encryption password: Enter a password for encryption (at least 8 characters).
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Security > User Account

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 apply the password for the “root” account rst.
1. Type the password identically in both text boxes, then click Save to enable password protection.
2. A window will prompt for authentication; type the correct user’s name and password in their respective
elds to access the Network Camera.
Privilege management
Digital Output & PTZ control: You can modify the management privilege as operators or viewers. Select or de-select the checkboxes, and 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 Conguration on page 40).
Allow anonymous viewing: If you select this item, any client can access the live stream without entering a User ID and Password.
Account management
Administrators can create 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 Conguration page. Though operators cannot access the Conguration page, they can use
the URL Commands to get and set the value of parameters. For more information, please refer to URL Commands of the Network Camera on page 136. Viewers access only the main page for live viewing.
Here you also can 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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Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL)

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.
Create and Install Certicate Method
Before using HTTPS for communication with the Network Camera, a Certicate must be created rst. There are three ways to create and install a certicate:
Create self-signed certificate
1. Select the rst option.
2. Check Enable HTTPS secure connection, then select a connection option: “HTTP & HTTPS” or
“HTTPS only”.
3. Click Create certicate to generate a certicate.
4. The Certicate Information will automatically be displayed in the lower screen as shown below. You
can click Certicate properties to view detailed information about the certicate.
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https://
5. Click Save to preserve your conguration, and your current session with the camera will change to the
encrypted connection.
6. If your web session does not automatically change to an encrypted HTTPS session, click Home to re-
turn to the main page. Change the URL 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.
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Create certificate request and install
1. Select the option from the Method pull-down menu.
2. Click Create certicate to proceed.
3. The following information will show up in a pop-up window after clicking Create. Then click Save to
generate the certicate request.
4. The Certicate request window will prompt.
If you see the following Information bar, click OK and click on the Information bar at the top of the page to allow pop-ups.
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5. Look for a trusted certificate authority, such as Symantec’s VeriSign Authentication Services, that
issues digital certificates. Sign in and purchase the SSL certification service. Copy the certificate request from your request prompt and paste it in the CA’s signing request window. Proceed with the rest of the process as CA’s instructions on their webpage.
6. Once completed, your SSL certicate should be delivered to you via an email or other means. Copy
the contents of the certicate in the email and paste it in a text/HTML/hex editor/converter, such as
IDM Computer Solutions’ UltraEdit.
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7. Open a new edit, paste the certicate contents, and press ENTER at the end of the contents to add an
empty line.
8. Convert le format from DOS to UNIX. Open File menu > Conversions > DOS to Unix.
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9. Save the edit using the “.crt” extension, using a le name like “CAcert.crt.”
10. Return to the original rmware session, use the Browse button to locate the crt certicate le, and
click Upload to enable the certication.
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11. When the certifice file is successfully loaded, its status will be stated as Active.
Note that a
certicate must have been created and installed before you can click on the “Save" button for the conguration to take effect.
12.To begin an encrypted HTTPS session, click Home to return to the main page. Change the URL ad-
dress 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.
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Security > Access List

This section explains how to control access permission by verifying the client PC’s IP address.
General Settings
Maximum number of concurrent streaming connection(s) limited to: Simultaneous live viewing for 1~10 clients (including stream #1, #2, and #3). The default value is 10. If you modify the value and click Save, all current connections will be disconnected and automatically attempt to re-link (IE Explorer or Quick Time Player).
Connection management: Click this button to display the connection status window showing a list of the current connections. For example:
IP address
192.168.1.147
61.22.15.3
192.168.3.25
Elapsed time
12:20:34
00:10:09
45:00:34
User ID
root
anonymous
greg
Add to Deny List DisconnectRefresh
■ IP address: Current connections to the Network Camera.
■ Elapsed time: How much time the client has been at the webpage.
■ User ID: If the administrator has set a password for the webpage, the clients have to enter a user name
and password to access the live video. The user name will be displayed in the User ID column. If the administrator allows clients to link to the webpage without a user name and password, the User ID column will be empty.
There are some situations which allow clients access to the live video without a user name and password:
1. The administrator does not set up a root password. For more information about how to set up a root password and manage user accounts, please refer to Security > User account on page 87.
2. The administrator has set up a root password, but set RTSP Authentication to “disable“. For more information about RTSP Authentication, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 77.
3. The administrator has set up a root password, but allows anonymous viewing. For more information about Allow Anonymous Viewing, please refer to page 87.
■ Refresh: Click this button to refresh all current connections.
■ Add to deny list: You can select entries from the Connection Status list and add them to the Deny List
to deny access. Please note that those checked connections will only be disconnected temporarily and will automatically try to re-link again (IE Explore or Quick Time Player). If you want to enable the denied list, please check Enable access list ltering and click Save in the rst column.
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■ Disconnect: If you want to break off the current connections, please select them and click this
button. Please note that those checked connections will only be disconnected temporarily and will automatically try to re-link again (IE Explorer or Quick Time Player).
Enable access list ltering: Check this item and click Save if you want to enable the access list ltering function.
Filter
Filter type: Select Allow or Deny as the lter type. If you choose Allow Type, only those clients whose IP addresses are on the Access List below can access the Network Camera, and the others cannot access. On the contrary, if you choose Deny Type, those clients whose IP addresses are on the Access List below will not be allowed to access the Network Camera, and the others can access.
Then you can Add a rule to the following Access List. Please note that the IPv6 access list column will not be displayed unless you enable IPv6 on the Network page. For more information about IPv6 Settings, please refer to Network > Enable IPv6 on page 72 for detailed information.
There are three types of rules: Single: This rule allows the user to add an IP address to the Allowed/Denied list. For example:
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Network: This rule allows the user to assign a network address and corresponding subnet mask to the Allow/Deny List. The routing prefix is written in CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) notation. For example:
accesses from IP address 192.168.2.x will be bolcked.
For example:
• 192.168.100.14/24 represents the IPv4 address 192.168.100.14 and its associated routing prefix
192.168.100.0, or equivalently, its subnet mask 255.255.255.0 has 24 leading 1-bits.
• The IPv4 block 192.168.100.0/22 represents the 1024 IPv4 addresses from 192.168.100.0 to
192.168.103.255.
If IPv6 lter is preferred, you will be prompted by the following window. Enter the IPv6 address and the two-digit prex length to specify the range of IP addresses in your conguration.
Range: This rule allows the user to assign a range of IP addresses to the Allow/Deny List. Note: This rule is only applied to IPv4. For example:
Administrator IP address
Always allow the IP address to access this device: You can check this item and add the Administrator’s
IP address in this eld to make sure the Administrator can always connect to the device.
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Security > IEEE 802.1x

Enable this function if your network environment uses IEEE 802.1x, which is a port-based network access control. The network devices, intermediary switch/access point/hub, and RADIUS server must support and enable 802.1x settings.
The 802.1x standard is designed to enhance the security of local area networks, which provides
authentication to network devices (clients) attached to a network port (wired or wireless). If all certicates between client and server are veried, a point-to-point connection will be enabled; if authentication fails,
access on that port will be prohibited. 802.1x utilizes an existing protocol, the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), to facilitate communication.
The components of a protected network with 802.1x authentication:
■
Supplicant
(Network Camera)
Supplicant: A client end user (camera), which requests authentication.
1.
Authenticator (an access point or a switch): A “go between” which restricts unauthorized end users
2.
Authenticator
(Network Switch)
Authentication Server
(RADIUS Server)
from communicating with the authentication server.
Authentication server (usually a RADIUS server): Checks the client certicate and decides whether to
3.
accept the end user’s access request.
VIVOTEK Network Cameras support two types of EAP methods to perform authentication: EAP-PEAP
■
and EAP-TLS.
Please follow the steps below to enable 802.1x settings:
1. Before connecting the Network Camera to the protected network with 802.1x, please apply a digital
certicate from a Certicate Authority (i.e., MIS of your company) which can be validated by a RADIUS
server.
2. Connect the Network Camera to a PC or notebook outside of the protected LAN. Open the
conguration page of the Network Camera as shown below. Select EAP-PEAP or EAP-TLS as the EAP method. In the following blanks, enter your ID and password issued by the CA, then upload
related certicate(s).
IMPORTANT
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The maximum length of password is 200 symbols.
3. When all settings are complete, move the Network Camera to the protected LAN by connecting it to an
802.1x enabled switch. The devices will then start the authentication automatically.
NOTE:
► The authentication process for 802.1x:
1. The Certicate Authority (CA) provides the required signed certicates to the Network Camera (the supplicant) and the RADIUS Server (the authentication server).
2. A Network Camera requests access to the protected LAN using 802.1X via a switch (the authenticator). The client offers its identity and client certicate, which is then forwarded by the switch to the RADIUS Server, which uses an algorithm to authenticate the Network Camera and returns an acceptance or rejection back to the switch.
3. The switch also forwards the RADIUS Server’s certicate to the Network Camera.
4. Assuming all certificates are validated, the switch then changes the Network Camera’s state to authorized and is allowed access to the protected network via a pre-congured port.
Certificate Authority
1
(CA)
Certificate
1
Certificate
VIVOTEK
Network Camera
2
4
Network Switch
Protected LAN
RADIUS Server
3
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PTZ > PTZ settings

This section explains how to control the Network Camera’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation.
The E-PTZ function allows users to quickly move the focus to a target area for close-up viewing without physically zooming the camera. The E-PTZ view takes effect when the current eld of
view is not showing the full of the camera's complete eld of view. Users can then move the
view in different directions or zoom in or zoom out on the screen.
Full FOV
Zoom In
Current active view
Zoom Out
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