Revision History .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Read Before Use ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Ready to Use .................................................................................................................................................18
Accessing the Network Camera ......................................................................................................................... 19
Using Web Browsers ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Using RTSP Players ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ....................................................................................................... 23
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ............................................................................................................ 24
Main Page ..........................................................................................................................................................25
H.264 Media Options .................................................................................................................................... 37
Local streaming buffer time .......................................................................................................................... 38
System > General settings ............................................................................................................................ 42
System > Homepage layout ......................................................................................................................... 43
System > Logs ..............................................................................................................................................46
System > Parameters ................................................................................................................................... 47
System > Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 48
Media > Image ............................................................................................................................................52
General settings ..........................................................................................................................................52
Media > Video ...............................................................................................................................................59
Stream settings
Media > Audio................................................................................................................................................ 64
Add server ......................................................................................................................................................... 103
Add media ......................................................................................................................................................... 107
Applications > DI and DO ................................................................................................................................. 116
SD card control .................................................................................................................................................. 122
Local storage > Content management ............................................................................................................... 123
Searching and Viewing the Records ................................................................................................................. 123
VIVOTEK VC8201 is a split-type camera system, which the camera unit and the video core are
separated. With the separated design, it enables the camera unit to be much smaller, making installation easier as well as blending in decoration easily. In addition, the VC8201 can connect up
to two 5-Megapixel camera units with 8-meter long cables, dramatically saving installation effort.
The camera units CU8131 and CU8171 are designed as recessed dome type, in order to t in
the decoration. The CU8131 is equipped with a 1MP sensor and features WDR Pro technology,
allowing the camera to capture clear images with high-contrast scenes. The CU8171 is built
with a 5MP sensor and sheye lens to provide a 360° surround view without blind spots. The
VC8201 can support different combinations of two camera units, making the installation more
exible.
Incorporating a number of advanced features of VIVOTEK cameras, including 3DNR, tamper
detection, 802.3af compliant PoE, SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, and VIVOTEK’s 32-channel recording software, the VC8201 is the best solution of indoor video surveillance.
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
■ VC8201 camera and lens modules
■ Mounting bracket
■ Alignment Stickers
■ 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 two sensor modules can be installed in the same or different rooms/mounting positions.
A sheye lens can be used to cover an entire space, while a xed focal lens a specic eld of
view.
Fixed lens module
Fisheye lens module
Fisheye lens module
Fisheye lens module
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Hardware Installation
Drill a hole on ceiling or wall. The diameters for the installations with or without the
retention tube are different.
w/ the retention tube
w/o the retention tube
50mm
45mm
Use the M3 self tapping screws if installed without the retention tube. Note that this type of
installation does not apply to hard surfaces, such as a concrete wall.
1. Detach the top cover.
2. Install the retention tube.
3. Route the sensor cable through the hole, and then connect to the lens module.
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Pull the retention clips to the back of the module, and then insert the module into the wall.
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Extension tube
Use an extension tube if the wall is thicker than 6cm.
The retention clips will hold the module in place.
Note that the shooting angle of a xed lens can
only be vertically adjusted. This mark should be
on top.
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Route and connect the R12 sensor cables.
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Up to 8 meters.
RJ12
Install the camera main assembly to wall. Secure the mount bracket to the sides of the
assembly, and use the screw holes on the bracket as the drilling template. Drill holes, hammer
in the anchors, and install the main assembly to a wall.
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1. Connect 12V DC power and an Ethernet cable to the network. The camera can also be
powered by a PoE connection (up to 11.5W).
2. If preferred, install an SD/SDHC/SDXC card.
3. Connect DI and DO devices. The max. load on a DO pin is 50mA.
Reset
SD
LEDs
LAN / WAN
DI/DO
ItemLED StatusDescription
1Steady RedPower on and system booting
Red LED offPowered off
2Steady Red + blinking Green every 1 sec. (Green
LED on for 1 sec and off for another)
Steady Red + Green LED offNetwork disconnected
3Blinking 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)
4Blinking Red every 0.15 sec. + blinking Green
every 0.15 sec
Network heartbeat
Upgrading rmware
Restoring defaults
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1. Use a small-size Phillips screwdriver to change the shooting angle of a xed focal lens.
2. Remove the protective cap from a sheye lens.
3. Attach the top cover to lens module by aligning the notch. The magnets will hold the cover in
place.
Fisheye lens module Fixed lens module
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DI/DO Diagram
Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method.
GND
Input
Output
VDC
Switch
+12
VDC
Relay
Camera Power
BJT transistor
GND
Input
Output
VDC
Switch
Camera Power
+12
VDC
Max.
BJT transistor
Relay
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.
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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 17 for
details.
LAN (Local Area Network)
RouterIPaddress: 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 65 for details.
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For example, your router and IP settings may look like this:
DeviceIP Address: internal
port
IP Address: External Port (Mapped port on the
router)
Public IP of router122.146.57.120
LAN IP of router192.168.2.1
Camera 1192.168.2.10:80122.146.57.120:8000
Camera 2192.168.2.11:80122.146.57.120:8001
.........
Congure the router, virtual server or rewall, so that the router can forward any data coming
into a precongured 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.
FromForward to
122.146.57.120:8000192.168.2.10:80
122.146.57.120:8001192.168.2.11:80
......
When properly congured, 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 conguration page, please open the ports accordingly on your router. For example, you can open a management session with your router to
congure access through the router to the camera within your local network. Please consult your
network administrator for router conguration if you have troubles with the conguration.
For more information with network conguration options (such as that of streaming ports),
please refer to Conguration > 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 conguration on page 65 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 85 for details.
Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE)
When using a PoE-enabled switch
The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single
Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enabled
switch via an Ethernet cable.
NOTE:
1. The camera is only to be connected to PoE networks
without routing to outside plants.
2. For PoE connection, use only UL listed I.T.E. with PoE
output.
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When using a non-PoE switch
If your switch/router does not support PoE, use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect
between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch.
PoE Power Injector
(optional)
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General Connection (without PoE)
1. If you have external DI devices, make the connection from general I/O terminal block.
2. Ethernet, power and IO cables are user-supplied.
3. Connect DC power cord to a DC Adapter, and then to a power outlet.
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regulations featuring O/P: 12V DC, 1.5A min.
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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.
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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: VC8201
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 VC8201
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:
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\.
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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
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management/view session with the camera using a 64-bit IE browser.
If you encounter this problem, try execute the Iexplore.exe program from C:\Windows\
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SysWOW64. A 32-bit version of IE browser will be installed.
On Windows 7, the 32-bit explorer browser can be accessed from here: C:\Program Files
•
(x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access to the Network Cameras on the LAN.
If your network environment is not a LAN, follow these steps to access the Netwotk Camera:
1. Launch your web browser (e.g., Microsoft
2. Enter the IP address of the Network Camera in the address eld. Press Enter.
3. The live video will be displayed in your web browser.
4. If it is the rst time installing the VIVOTEK network camera, an information bar will prompt as
shown below. Follow the instructions to install the required plug-in on your computer.
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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 Quick Time on your computer, please download Quick Time 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 congure a password for your camera later.
For more information
about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 83.
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 73.
For example:
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp
4. The live video will be displayed in your player. For more information on how to congure the
RTSP access name, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 73 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 74 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
13.
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 73.
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 ModeMPEG-4
Frame size176 x 144
Maximum frame rate5 fps
Intra frame period1S
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 73.
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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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 fromhttp://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, Conguration Area, and Live
Video Window.
VIVOTEK logo
Resize Buttons
Configuration
Area
Host name
Camera Control
Panel
Live View window
VIVOTEK INC. Logo
Click this logo to visit the VIVOTEK website.
Host Name
The host name can be customized to t your needs. For more information, please refer to System > General
Settings on page 42.
Video stream
Since this camera connects to two lens modules, use this menu to display the video stream from either
one of them. The lens modules are indicated as Channel 1 and Channel 2. On a web console, you can
select to display any of the three video streams from each channel.
Channel 2
Channel 1
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NOTE:
Skip this section if you do not apply sheye lens modules in your conguration.
Display mode:
This is a configuration menu exclusively designed for Fisheye lens. Due to the fisheye lens’ wide
coverage of 180º hemispheric and 360º panoramic views and to manipulate the details within, the
following display modes are provided:
(This menu only displays when a sheye lens module is attached)
1O - One Original sheye view.
1P - One Panoramic view
1R - One Regional view
1P2R - One Panoramic and two Regional views (Wall mount)
2P - Two Panoramic views
1P3R - One Panoramic and three Regional views (Wall mount)
1O3R - One Original and three Regional views
4R - Four Regional views
4R PRO - Four Regional views interactively displayed when the eld
of view changes in any of the views
1O8R - One Original and eight Regional views
* Most display modes are available in the Ceiling mount type.
* See following discussions for detailed explanation of these modes. If
selected, the Wall mount type provides another two distinctive modes.
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1O (Original) Display mode:
When mounted on a ceiling, the sheye camera can
cover an approximately 50 m² of surveillance area (hung
at a height of approximately 3 meters), while still keeping
details in videos with recognizable facial features of
people trafcking through the area.
The 1O view is especially adequate for taking an overview glimpse of surveillance area with a ceiling mount
camera.
1O View (Original View)
180° Hemispheric
1P (Single Panoramic) Display mode:
With image correction algorithms, the hemispheric image is transformed into a rectilinear stripe in the 1P
display mode. Viewers can use the PTZ panel or simply use mouse control to quickly move through the
360º panoramic view. (Mouse control on the Panoramic view is available with the Ceiling mount type.)
Note that the 1P view is apt for an overview, the Zoom in/Zoom out function does not apply in this mode.
Swipe to scroll horizontally
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1R (Single Regional) Display mode:
The 1R mode provides access to one image section within the hemisphere. You can zoom in or out
(using the mouse wheel or PTZ panel) or travel to other areas in the hemisphere using mouse clicks and
swipes. A single click on a particular object can bring the object to the center of your view window. Click
and hold down the left mouse button, and you can swipe the view both horizontally and vertically.
1R View (Single Regional View)
Zoom Out
Zoom in/Zoom out
&
all-directional
navigation control
2P (Dual Panoramic View) Display mode:
Zoom In
Similar to 1P, the 2P display mode provides simultaneous access to both the left and right sections of a
hemisphere. Both panoramic views are corrected into a more viewable dewarped image. Viewers can
use a mouse click and swipe to quickly scroll horizontally through the surveillance area.
* Note that the dividing line falls approximately on the center of the VIVOTEK logo.
2P View (Panoramic View)
Converted to rectilinear view (Dewarp)
Right hemi
Left hemi
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1O3R (One Original & Three Regional) Display mode:
The 1O3R mode provides access to multiple live view sections within the hemisphere and the reference
to their relative positions on an Original circular view. The FOV indicators (#1 ~ #3) interact with your
current operation as you may zoom in/out or move the live view window to a different place.
You can zoom in or out or travel to other areas within the hemisphere using identical methods as
previously described in the 1R mode.
You can also change the locations of Regional views by dragging the FOV indicators on the "Original"
circular view.
1O3R (Original & Regional) Mode Screen Control
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Zoom In
R
Zoom Out
Click to bring into
center of view
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3
Pan or tilt
Interactive
regional FOV indicators
2
Current screen selection
Tips:
In a Regional view displaying 100% of video feed (via the Resize buttons - see page 32), your
mouse wheel can be used to scroll the view window vertically before you click on a live image.
After you click on the live image, the mouse wheel becomes the zoom in/zoom out tool.
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4R (Four Regional) Display mode:
The view control and look and feel are identical to that as described in the 1O3R mode except the
absence of the Original circular view.
4R PRO (Four Regional Proactive) Display mode:
The 4R PRO mode is similar to the 4R mode except that the quad view windows consecutively rotate in
correspondence to the change of view area in one window. Note that zoom in/out and tilt control is not
available in this mode.
1O8R (One Original and Eight Regional) Display mode:
The view control and look and feel are identical to that as described in the 1O3R mode.
Note that if you change the position of a view in hemisphere, e.g., #3 window, you may lose the
conguration change by switching to another display mode. The live view window does not automatically
save your view section layout.
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1P2R (One Panoramic and Two Regional) Display mode:
1P3R (One Panoramic and Three Regional) Display mode:
These two modes are only available with the Wall Mount type! The Mount type conguration is found in
Conguration > Media > Image > General Settings. Please refer to page 52 for details.
The view control in these two modes is identical to that as described in the 1O3R mode.
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