Network Camera IP8173H Fixed User’s Manual 3MP • Compact Size • WDR Pro Rev. 1.
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VIVOTEK Overview VIVOTEK’s IP8173H network camera features a 3-Megapixel WDR CMOS sensor to cope with challenging lighting conditions. The WDR feature allows the camera to capture both the dark and bright parts of an image and combine the differences to generate a highly realistic image representative of the original scene, enabling it to provide video quality close to the capabilities of the human eye. The IP8173H can be widely applied in high contrast environments such as lobby entrances and more.
VIVOTEK 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 flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use. It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package Contents listed below.
VIVOTEK Physical Description Front Panel Light sensor Micro SD Status LED Lens MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot Mount ring adjustment Item LED status LED Definitions 1 2 3 4 Steady Red Green LED blinks every 1 sec. Blink Red every 0.15 sec. + Blink Orange every 1 sec. (Red on for 0.15 sec and off for 0.15 sec, and so on)+(Green on for 1 sec and off for 1sec, and so on. Orange blinks every 0.15 sec.
VIVOTEK Lens Focus Controller Zoom Controller Mounting the Lens to the Camera 1. Mount the lens by turning it clockwise onto the camera mount until it stops. 2. Connect the iris control cable to the socket. Connect the iris control cable before power-on. Otherwise, you will not be able to access the exposure-related settings.
VIVOTEK Mounting the Camera to Stand M4x25 tapping screws. 28mm anchors. 1. Use the holes on the camera stand to mark drill holes on the wall. Drill holes on your preferred location. 2. Hammer in the included plastic anchors. 3. Install the camera stand to wall or ceiling by driving screws through it. 4. Attach the camera to stand by turning the stand and the fastening rings. Shown below is the mechanical drawing of the camera stand.
VIVOTEK IMPORTANT: Record the MAC address before installing the camera. IP8173H 0002D10766AD Digital Input Diagram Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method. Max. voltage: 40V 3.3V DI+ Digital input DIDI-: Ground Connect a digital input device to the input pins of the camera. From the Applications > Digital Input page on page 117, you can let camera report the current signal status as High or Low, Open or Grounded, to determine the signal’s Normal status during operation.
VIVOTEK Hardware Reset Reset Button The reset button is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the system can return the camera to normal operation. If the system problems remain after reset, restore the factory settings and install again. Reset: Press and release the reset button. Wait for the Network Camera to reboot. Restore: Press and hold the recessed reset button until the status LED rapidly blinks.
VIVOTEK When using a non-PoE switch Use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch. PoE Power Injector (optional) POWER COLLISION 1 2 3 4 5 LINK RECEIVE PARTITION Non-PoE Switch NOTE: 1. This product is intended to be used within a building. Unless a weatherproof or waterproof housing is provided, this product should not be installed at a location exposed to elements. 2.
VIVOTEK Internet connection via a router Before setting up the Network Camera over the Internet, make sure you have a router and follow the steps below. 1. Connect your Network Camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated below. Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 14 for details. WAN (Wide Area Network ) Internet Router IP address : from ISP POWER COLLISION 1 2 3 4 5 IP address : 192.168.0.3 Subnet mask : 255.255.255.
VIVOTEK Configure the router, virtual server or firewall, so that the router can forward any data coming into a preconfigured 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 configured, you can access a camera behind the router using the HTTP request as follows: http://122.146.57.
VIVOTEK Software Installation Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), free-bundled software included on the product CD, helps you set up your Network Camera on the LAN. IW2 1. Install IW2 under the Software Utility directory from the software CD. Double-click the IW2 shortcut on your desktop to launch the program. Installation Wizard 2 2. The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment. After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program. 3.
VIVOTEK 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. 3. Unscrew the zoom controller to adjust the zoom factor. Upon completion, tighten the zoom controller. 4. Unscrew the focus controller to adjust the focus range.
VIVOTEK NOTE: If you prefer other lens for your IP8173H, please notice the specifications below. 1. If you select a different lens, the distance between the flange of the lens and the IR cut filter on the camera should be smaller than 7.0mm. If the lens protrudes too much from the bottom of the lens module, it may hit the IR Cut Filter, or result in out of focus when adjusting the focus controller. 2. A vari-focal lens may protrude from the bottom of screw mount when tuning the focus puller.
VIVOTEK Installed into Housing 1. Attach the bracket to the back of the camera by resting the foam pads on the top and to the back of the camera. Secure the bracket by driving a hex socket screw. The camera can be installed into VIVOTEK's housings, such as the AE-211/-232/-233/-234/-235 series. 2. Attach the T-bracket and the camera to the camera bracket. Place the camera lens in the front as close as possible to the enclosure's tempered glass window.
VIVOTEK Accessing the Network Camera This chapter explains how to access the Network Camera through web browsers, RTSP players, 3GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software. Using Web Browsers Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access the Network Cameras on 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® Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox). 2.
VIVOTEK ► By default, the Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access, it is highly recommended to set a password for the Network Camera. For more information about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 80. ► If you see a dialog box indicating that your security settings prohibit running ActiveX ® Controls, please enable the ActiveX ® Controls for your browser. 1. Choose Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level. 2.
VIVOTEK 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.
VIVOTEK Using RTSP Players To view the MPEG-4 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following players that support RTSP streaming. Quick Time Player VLC VLC media 1. Launch the RTSPplayer player you prefer. 2. Choose File > Open URL. A URL dialog box will prompt. mpegable Player 3. The address format is: rtsp://:/ VIVOTEK’s network cameras support simultaneous playback of 2 to 5 video streams.
VIVOTEK 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 12. To utilize this feature, please check the following settings on your Network Camera: 1.
VIVOTEK Using VIVOTEK Recording Software The product software CD also contains an ST7501 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.
VIVOTEK Main Page This chapter explains the layout of the main page. It is composed of the following sections: VIVOTEK INC. Logo, Host Name, Camera Control Area, Configuration Area, Menu, and Live Video Window. VIVOTEK INC. Logo Resize Buttons Host Name Configuration Area Camera Control Area Live View Window Hide Button VIVOTEK INC. Logo Click this logo to visit the VIVOTEK website. Host Name The host name can be customized to fit your needs. For more information, please refer to System on page 34.
VIVOTEK Configuration Area Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to Client Settings on page 29. Configuration: Click this button to access the configuration page of the Network Camera. It is suggested that a password be applied to the Network Camera so that only the administrator can configure the Network Camera. For more information, please refer to Configuration on page 33.
VIVOTEK Global View: Click on this item to display the Global View window. The Global View window contains a full view image (the largest frame size of the captured video) and a floating frame (the viewing region of the current video stream). The floating frame allows users to control the e-PTZ function (Electronic Pan/ Tilt/Zoom). For more information about e-PTZ operation, please refer to E-PTZ Operation on page 93.
VIVOTEK Talk: Click this button to talk to people around the Network Camera. Audio will project from again to end talking the external speaker connected to the Network Camera. Click this button transmission. Mic Volume: When the Mute function is not activated, move the slider bar to adjust the microphone volume on the local computer. Mute: Turn off the Mic volume on the local computer. The button becomes the button after clicking the Mute button.
VIVOTEK ■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MJPEG: Video Title Title and Time Video (HTTP-V) 2012/06/25 17:08:56 Time Video 17:08:56 2012/06/25 Video Control Buttons Video Title: The video title can be configured. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 46. Time: Display the current time. For more information, please refer to Media > Image on page 46. Title and Time: Video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video.
VIVOTEK Client Settings This chapter explains how to select the stream transmission mode and saving options on the local computer. When completed with the settings on this page, click Save on the page bottom to enable the settings. H.264 / MPEG-4 Media Options H.264/MPEG-4 Media Options Select to stream video or audio data or both. This is enabled only when the video mode is set to H.264 or MPEG-4. H.264 / MPEG-4 Protocol Options H.
VIVOTEK MP4 Saving Options Users can record live video as they are watching it by clicking page. Here you can specify the storage destination and file name. Start MP4 Recording on the main Folder: Specify a storage destination for the recorded video files. File name prefix: Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the video file name. Add date and time suffix to the file name: Select this option to append the date and time to the end of the file name.
VIVOTEK 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 configure the joystick settings of connected devices. Please follow the instructions below to enable joystick settings. 1.
VIVOTEK Buttons Configuration Click the Configure Buttons button, a window will prompt as shown below. Please follow the steps below to configure 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.
VIVOTEK Configuration Click Configuration on the main page to enter the camera setting pages. Note that only Administrators can access the configuration page. VIVOTEK offers an easy-to-use user interface that helps you set up your network camera with minimal effort. To simplify the setting procedure, two types of user interfaces are available: Advanced Mode for professional users and Basic Mode for entry-level users.
VIVOTEK Advanced Mode Navigation Area Configuration List Click to switch to Basic Mode Firmware Ver- Each function on the configuration list will be explained in the following sections. Those functions that are displayed only in Advanced Mode are marked with Advanced Mode . If you want to set up advanced functions, please click [Advanced Mode] on the bottom of the configuration list to quickly switch over.
VIVOTEK System time Keep current date and time: Select this option to preserve the current date and time of the Network Camera. The Network Camera’s internal real-time clock maintains the date and time even when the 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.
VIVOTEK System > Homepage layout Advanced Mode 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 field.
VIVOTEK 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 filed. Click Save to enable the settings.
VIVOTEK ■ Follow the steps below to set up the customed homepage: 1. Click Custom on the left column. 2. Click the field where you want to change the color on the right column. Color Selector Custom Pattern 3. The palette window will pop up as shown below. 2 3 1 4 4. Drag the slider bar and click on a spot on the left square to select a desired color. 5. The selected color will be displayed in the corresponding fields and in the Preview column. 6. Click Save to enable the settings.
VIVOTEK System > Logs Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to send the system log to a remote server as backup. 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.
VIVOTEK You can install the included ST7501 recording software, which provides an Event Management function group for delivering event messages via emails, GSM short messages, onscreen event panel, or to trigger an alarm, etc. For more information, refer to the ST7501 User Manual.
VIVOTEK 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 area and will be overwritten when reaching a certain limit. System > Parameters Advanced Mode The View Parameters page lists the entire system’s parameters. If you need technical assistance, please provide the information listed on this page.
VIVOTEK System > Maintenance This chapter explains how to restore the Network Camera to factory default, upgrade firmware version, etc. General settings > Upgrade firmware 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 firmware: 1. Download the latest firmware file from the VIVOTEK website. The file is in .pkg file format. 2.
VIVOTEK 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 61). Daylight Saving Time: Select this option to retain the Daylight Saving Time settings (please refer to Import/Export files below on this page). Custom Language: Select this option to retain the Custom Language settings.
VIVOTEK 3. Open the file with Microsoft® Notepad and locate your time zone; set the start and end time of DST. When completed, save the file. 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 first Sunday in November. Update daylight saving time rules: Click Browse… and specify the XML file to update. If the incorrect date and time are assigned, you will see the following warning message when uploading the file to the Network Camera.
VIVOTEK The following message is displayed when attempting to upload an incorrect file 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 file: Click Browse… and specify your own custom language file to upload. Export configuration file: Click to export all parameters for the device and user-defined scripts.
VIVOTEK Media > Image Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the image settings of the Network Camera. It is composed of the following four columns: General settings, Image settings, Exposure, and Privacy mask. General settings Video title: Enter a name that will be displayed on the title bar of the live video as the picture shown below.
VIVOTEK Color: Select to display color or black/white video streams. Power line frequency: Set the power line frequency (50 or 60Hz) consistent with local utility settings to eliminate image flickering associated with fluorescent lights. Note that after the power line frequency is changed, you must disconnect and reconnect the power cord of the Network Camera in order for the new setting to take effect.
VIVOTEK Image settings On this page, you can tune the White balance, Image adjustment and low light compensation. Image Setting 1: For normal situations Image Setting 2: For special situations White balance: Adjust the value for the best color temperature. ■ You may follow the steps below to adjust the white balance to the best color temperature. 1.
VIVOTEK Activated period: Select the period of time this profile setting will apply to. Please manually enter a range of time in a day, tune the White Balance and Image adjustment settings as previously described, and then check Save for the configuration to take effect. Exposure Advanced Mode On this page, you can set the Measurement window, Exposure level, Exposure time, and Gain control settings.
VIVOTEK Note that when the WDR feature is enabled, the Exposure mode and the BLC functions will be unconfigurable. When WDR is enabled, the Exposure mode will be configured into the Auto mode. Measurement Window: This function allows user to set measurement window(s) for low light compesation. ■ Full view: Calculate the full range of view and offer appropriate light compesation. ■ Custom: This option allows you to manually add customized windows as inclusive or exclusive regions.
VIVOTEK ■ BLC (Back Light Compensation): This option allows you to use the center of the current view as the measuring area. The measuring window refers to “weighted window“ where the lighting condition within the particular area is taken into account. Camera firmware then adopts the weighted averages method to calculate the value and provides 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).
VIVOTEK 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 configure another sensor setting for the schedule mode, please click Profile to open the Profile of exposure settings page as shown below. Activated period: Select the period of time this profile setting will apply to.
VIVOTEK Privacy mask Advanced Mode Click Privacy Mask to open the settings page. On this page, you can block out sensitive zones to address privacy concerns. 2010/12/09 17:08:56 2010/12/09 17:08:56 ■ To set the privacy mask windows, follow the steps below: 1. Click New to add a new window. 2. You can use the mouse cursor to size and drag-drop the window, which is recommended to be at least twice the size of the object (height and width) you want to cover. 3.
VIVOTEK Media > Video Advanced Mode FOV Depending on your application needs, select either the 3 Megapixel resolution with the maximum frame rate of 20fps, or a lower resolution of 1080P Full HD with a frame rate up to 30fps. Stream settings This Network Camera supports multiple streams with a frame size ranging from 176 x 144 to 2048x 1536.
VIVOTEK 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 floating 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 floating frame to a desired position with your mouse. 3.
VIVOTEK Click the stream item to display the detailed information. The maximum frame size will follow your settings in the Viewing Window sections. This Network Camera offers real-time H.264, MPEG-4, and MJPEG compression standards (Triple Codec) for real-time viewing. If H.264 and MPEG-4 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 resolution for different viewing devices.
VIVOTEK The frame rate will decrease if you select a higher resolution. ■ 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.
VIVOTEK If JPEG mode is selected, the Network Camera sends consecutive 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.
VIVOTEK 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, and 16Mbps. You can also select Customize and manually enter a value.
VIVOTEK Media > Audio Advanced Mode Audio Settings Mute: Select this option to disable audio transmission from the Network Camera to all clients. Note that if muted, 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: External microphone input gain: Select the gain of the external audio input according to ambient conditions by dragging the pointer on the slide bar. Audio type: Advanced Mode .
VIVOTEK Network > General settings This section explains how to configure 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. Please remember to click Save when you complete the Network setting.
VIVOTEK 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 names and IP addresses. Secondary WINS server: The secondary WINS server that maintains the database of computer names and IP addresses.
VIVOTEK 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. ► If UPnP TM is not supported by your router, you will see the following message: Error: Router does not support UPnP port forwarding. ► Steps to enable the UPnP TM user interface on your computer: Note that you must log on to the computer as a system administrator to install the UPnP TM components. 1.
VIVOTEK 4. In the Networking Services dialog box, select Universal Plug and Play and click OK. 5. Click Next in the following window. 6. Click Finish. UPnP TM is enabled. ► How does UPnP TM work? UPnP TM networking technology provides automatic IP configuration and dynamic discovery of devices added to a network. Services and capabilities offered by networked devices, such as printing and file sharing, are available among each other without the need for cumbersome network configuration.
VIVOTEK PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet) Select this option to configure 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 Configuration > Event > Event settings > Add server (please refer to Add server on page 104) to add a new email or FTP server. 3.
VIVOTEK 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.
VIVOTEK 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.
VIVOTEK 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 firmware via FTP server. By default, the FTP port is set to 21. The FTP port can also be assigned to another port number between 1025 and 65535. Two way audio port: By default, the two way audio port is set to 5060.
VIVOTEK Audio is being transmitted to the Network Camera 2012/08/09 17:08:56 Mute Talk Button Mic Volume Click to enable audio transmission to the Network Camera; click to adjust the volume of to turn off the audio. To stop talking, click again. microphone; click FTP port: The FTP server allows the user to save recorded video clips. You can utilize VIVOTEK's Installation Wizard 2 to upgrade the firmware via FTP server. By default, the FTP port is set to 21.
VIVOTEK Network > Streaming protocols Advanced Mode HTTP streaming To utilize HTTP authentication, make sure that your have set a password for the Network Camera first; please refer to Security > User account on page 80 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.
VIVOTEK URL command -- http://:/ For example, when the Access name for stream 2 is set to video2.mjpg: 1. Launch Mozilla Firefox. 2. Enter the above URL command in the address bar. Press Enter. 3. The JPEG images will be displayed in your web browser. http://192.168.5.151/video2.
VIVOTEK 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.
VIVOTEK Multicast settings for stream 1 ~ 3: Click the items to display the detailed configuration information. Select the Always multicast option to enable multicast for stream 1 ~ 3. 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.
VIVOTEK Network > DDNS This section explains how to configure 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 fixed host and domain name. 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 of a network camera.
VIVOTEK 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), CustomSafe100, dyn-interfree.it.
VIVOTEK [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.
VIVOTEK Network > QoS (Quality of Service) Advanced Mode 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 insufficient, especially for real-time streaming multimedia applications. Quality can be defined as, for instance, a maintained level of bit rate, low latency, no packet dropping, etc.
VIVOTEK 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 field 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).
VIVOTEK Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Advanced Mode 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 find, solve network problems with ease.
VIVOTEK 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 first. 1. Type the password identically in both text boxes, then click Save to enable password protection. 2.
VIVOTEK Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) Advanced Mode This section explains how to enable authentication and encrypted communication over SSL (Secure Socket Layer). It helps protect streaming data transmission over the Internet on higher security level. Create and Install Certificate Method Before using HTTPS for communication with the Network Camera, a Certificate must be created first.
VIVOTEK 5. Click Save to preserve your configuration, 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 return 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. https:// https://192.168.5.151/index.
VIVOTEK Create certificate request and install 1. Select the option from the Method pull-down menu. 2. Click Create certificate to proceed. 3. The following information will show up in a pop-up window after clicking Create. Then click Save to generate the certificate request. 4. The Certificate 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.
VIVOTEK 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 certificate should be delivered to you via an email or other means.
VIVOTEK 7. Open a new edit, paste the certificate contents, and press ENTER at the end of the contents to add an empty line. 8. Convert file format from DOS to UNIX. Open File menu > Conversions > DOS to Unix.
VIVOTEK 9. Save the edit using the “.crt” extension, using a file name like “CAcert.crt.” 10. Return to the original firmware session, use the Browse button to locate the crt certificate file, and click Upload to enable the certification.
VIVOTEK 11. When the certifice file is successfully loaded, its status will be stated as Active. Note that a certificate must have been created and installed before you can click on the “Save" button for the configuration to take effect. 12.To begin an encrypted HTTPS session, click Home to return 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.
VIVOTEK Security > Access List Advanced Mode 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 and stream 2). 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 Explore or Quick Time Player).
VIVOTEK ■ 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 filtering and click Save in the first column.
VIVOTEK There are three types of rules: Single: This rule allows the user to add an IP address to the Allowed/Denied list. For example: 192.168.2.1 Network: This rule allows the user to assign a network address and corresponding subnet mask to the Allow/Deny List. The address and network mask are written in CIDR format. For example: IP addresses 192.168.2.x will be bolcked. 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.
VIVOTEK Security > IEEE 802.1X Advanced Mode 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).
VIVOTEK 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 Certificate Authority (CA) provides the required signed certificates 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.
VIVOTEK PTZ > PTZ settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to control the Network Camera’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation. There are two ways to enable the function: The Digital name tag refers to the e-PTZ operation. It allows users to quickly move the focus to a target area for close-up viewing when the current field of view is smaller than the camera’s maximum output frame size. Digital PTZ Operation (E-PTZ Operation) 2012/03/10 17:08:56 x1.
VIVOTEK Home page in E-PTZ Mode x3.1 x1.2 x3.1 ■ The e-Preset Positions will also be displayed on the home page. Select one from the drop-down list, and the Network Camera will move to the selected e-preset position. ■ If you have set up different e-preset positions for different streams, you can select one of the video streams to display its separate e-preset positions.
VIVOTEK Patrol settings You can select some preset positions for the Network Camera to patrol. Please follow the steps below to set up a patrol schedule: 1. Select the preset locations on the list, and click . 2. The selected preset locations will be displayed on the Patrol locations list. 3. Set the Dwelling time for the preset location during auto patrol. 4. If you want to delete a preset location from the Patrol locations list, select it and click Remove. 5.
VIVOTEK Home page in the e-PTZ Mode The Preset positions will also be displayed on the home page. Select one from the Go to drop-down list, and the Network Camera will move to the selected preset position. Patrol button: Click this button, then the Network Camera will patrol among the selected preset positions continuously. X 2.1 X2.1 NOTE: ► The Preset Positions will also be displayed on the home page.
VIVOTEK PTZ Mechanical PTZ Operation If you select “Mechanical“, the RS485 Settings section will be displayed as shown below: RS485 Settings Disable: Select this option to disable this function. PTZ camera: Select this option to enable PTZ operation. To utilize this feature, please connect the Network Camera to a PTZ driver or scanner via RS485 serial interface first. Then you can configure the PTZ driver and RS485 port with the following settings.
VIVOTEK Transparent HTTP Tunnel: If you want to use your own RS-485 device, you can use UART commands to build a Transparent HTTP Tunnel. The UART commands will be sent through HTTP tunnel established between the RS-485 device and the camera. For detailed application notes, please refer to URL Commands started on page 127 or http://download.vivotek.com/downloadfile/support/ appnote/14_document_1.pdf.
VIVOTEK Home page in Mechanical PTZ Mode The Preset Positions will also be displayed on the home page. Select one from the drop-down list, and the Network Camera will move to the selected preset position.
VIVOTEK Custom Command If Custom Camera (scanner) is selected as the PTZ driver, you will need to configure command buttons to control the PTZ scanner. Click Custom Command to open the Custom Command page to set the commands in the Control Settings session. Please refer to your PTZ scanner's documentation to enter the commands in the following fields. Click Save to enable the settings and click Close to exit the page.
VIVOTEK Event > Event settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to responds to particular situations (event). A typical application is that when a motion is detected, the Network Camera sends buffered images to an FTP server or e-mail address as notifications. Click on Help, there is an illustration shown in the pop-up window explaining that an event can be triggered by many sources, such as motion detection or external digital input devices.
VIVOTEK ■ Event name: Enter a name for the event setting. ■ Enable this event: Select this option to enable the event setting. ■ Priority: Select the relative importance of this event (High, Normal, or Low). Events with a higher priority setting will be executed first. seconds: Enter the duration in seconds to pause ■ Detect next motion detection or digital input after motion detection after a motion is detected. This can prevent event-related actions to be too frequently performed. 1.
VIVOTEK ■ Camera tampering detection This option allows the Network Camera to trigger when the camera detects that is is being tampered with. To enable this function, you need to configure the Tampering Detection option first. Please refer to page 117 for detailed information. 14 ■ Manual Trigger This option allows users to enable event triggers manually by clicking the on/off button on the homepage. Please configure 1 to 3 associated events before using this function. 3.
VIVOTEK Add server To set an event that will be recorded in videos or snapshots, it is necessary to configure the server and media settings so that the Network Camera will know what action to take (such as which server to send the media files to) when a trigger is activated. Click Add server to open the server setting window. You can specify where the notification messages are sent when a trigger is activated. A total of 5 server settings can be configured.
VIVOTEK To verify if the email settings are correctly configured, click Test. The result will be shown in a pop-up window. If successful, you will also receive an email indicating the result. Click Save server to enable the settings. Note that after you set up the first event server, the new event server will automatically display on the Server list. If you wish to add other server options, click Add server again.
VIVOTEK ■ Passive mode Most firewalls do not accept new connections initiated from external requests. If the FTP server supports passive mode, select this option to enable passive mode FTP and allow data transmission to pass through the firewall. The firmware default has the Passive mode checkbox selected. To verify if the FTP settings are correctly configured, click Test. The result will be shown in a pop-up window as shown below. If successful, you will also receive a test.txt file on the FTP server.
VIVOTEK Network storage: Select to send the media files to a network storage location when a trigger is activated. Please refer to NAS server on page 121 for details. Click Save server to enable the settings. ■ SD Test: Click to test your SD card. The system will display a message indicating success or failure. If you want to use your SD card for local storage, please format it before use. Please refer to page 109 for detailed information. ■ View: Click this button to open a file list window.
VIVOTEK Click 20130620 to open the directory: The format is: HH (24r) Click to open the file list for that hour 2013/06/20 2013/06/20 Click to go back to the previous level of the directory Click to delete selected items Click to delete all recorded data 2013/06/20 2013/06/20 The format is: File name prefix + Minute (mm) You can set up the file name prefix on Add media page. Please refer to next page for detailed information.
VIVOTEK Add media Click Add media to open the media setting window. You can specify the type of media that will be sent when a trigger is activated. A total of 5 media settings can be configured. There are three choices of media types available: Snapshot, Video Clip, and System log. Select the item to display the detailed configuration options. You can configure either one or all of them. Media type - Snapshot Select to send snapshots when a trigger is activated.
VIVOTEK ■ Add date and time suffix to the file name Select this option to add a date/time suffix to the file name. For example: Snapshot_20101213_100341 File name prefix Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS Click Save media to enable the settings. To note that after you set up the first media server, a new column for media server will automatically show up on the Media list. If you wish to add more other media options, click Add media.
VIVOTEK ■ Maximum file size Specify the maximum file size allowed. ■ File name prefix Enter the text that will be appended to the front of the file name. For example: Video_20130613_100341 File name prefix Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS Click Save media to enable the settings. Media type - System log Select to send a system log when a trigger is activated. Click Save media to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page.
VIVOTEK In the Event settings column, the Servers and Medias you configured will be listed; please make sure the Event -> Status is indicated as ON, in order to enable the event triggering action. When completed, click Save event to enable the settings and click Close to exit Event Settings page. The new Event / Server settings / Media will appear in the event drop-down list on the Event setting page.
VIVOTEK Customized Script This function allows you to upload a sample script (.xml file) to the webpage, which will save your time on configuring the settings. Please note that there is a limited number of customized scripts you can upload; if the current amount of customized scripts has reached the limit, an alert message will prompt. If you need more information, please contact VIVOTEK technical support.
VIVOTEK Applications > Motion detection This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to enable motion detection. A total of three motion detection windows can be configured. 2010/12/10 2013/6/20 14:39:12 17:08:56 Motion Detection Setting 1: For normal situations Follow the steps below to enable motion detection: Follow the steps below to enable motion detection: Motion Detection Setting 2: For special situations 1. Click New to add a new motion detection window. 2.
VIVOTEK A green bar indicates that even though motions have been detected, the event has not been triggered because the image variations still fall under the defined threshold. Percentage = 30% If you want to configure other motion detection settings for a different time period within a day, please click Profile to open the Motion Detection Profile Settings page as shown below. A total of three motion detection windows can be configured on this page as well.
VIVOTEK NOTE: ► How does motion detection work? A C B D There are two motion detection parameters: Sensitivity and Percentage. In the illustration above, frame A and frame B are two sequential images. Pixel differences between the two frames are detected and highlighted in gray (frame C) and will be compared with the sensitivity setting. Sensitivity is a value that expresses the sensitivity to moving objects.
VIVOTEK Applications > Digital Input Advanced Mode Connect a DI device to the camera's push-in type terminal block, the camera will automatically detect the current connection state as pulled-high or pulled-low. You may then define the triggering condition. Normal status: Select High or Low to define the "Normal status" for the digital input. The Network Camera will report the current status below. Applications > Tampering detection This section explains how to set up camera tamper detection.
VIVOTEK Recording > Recording settings Advanced Mode This section explains how to configure the recording settings for the Network Camera. Recording Settings Insert your SD card and click here to test NOTE: NOTE ► Please remember to format your SD card when using it for the first time. Please refer to page 123 for detailed information. Recording Settings Click Add to open the recording setting window.
VIVOTEK If you enable adaptive recording on Camera A, only when an event is triggered on Camera A will the server record the full frame rate streaming data; otherwise, it will only request the I frame data during normal monitoring, thus effectively save lots of bandwidth and storage space. NOTE: ► To enable adaptive recording, please make sure you’ve set up the trigger source such as Motion Detection, DI Device, or Manual Trigger.
VIVOTEK 2. Destination You can select the SD card or network storage (NAS) for the recorded video files. NAS server If you have not configured a NAS server, click Add NAS server to open the server setting window and follow the steps below to set up: 1. Fill in the information for your server. For example: 3 Network storage path (\\server name or IP address\folder name) 1 2 4 User name and password for your server 2. Click Test to check the setting. The result will be shown in the pop-up window.
VIVOTEK If successful, you will receive a test.txt file on the network storage server. NOTE: To edit or remove an existing NAS setting, you have to turn OFF all related event or recording configuration. 3. Enter a server name. 4. Click Save to complete the settings and click Close to exit the page. Back to the Recording setup page, you can now record videos to the networked storage. ■ Capacity: You can choose either the entire free space available or limit the reserved space.
VIVOTEK Recording file management ■ Maximum duration (minutes): Specifies the length of each of the recorded videos. ■ Maximum file size: (MB - Megabytes): Specifies the file size limitation of each recorded video. The duration and size are the upper thresholds. The limitation is imposed when either the length or the file size is reached. The recording then continues by creating other video files. ■ File name prefix: You may enter a file name prefix for the recorded files.
VIVOTEK Local storage > SD card management Advanced Mode This section explains how to manage the local storage on the Network Camera. Here you can view SD card status, and implement SD card control. SD card staus This column shows the status and reserved space of your SD card. Please remember to format the SD card when using for the first time. no SD card SD card control ■ Enable cyclic storage: Check this item if you want to enable cyclic recording.
VIVOTEK Local storage > Content management Advanced Mode This section explains how to manage the content of recorded videos on the Network Camera. Here you can search and view the records and view the searched results. Searching and Viewing the Records This column allows the user to set up search criteria for recorded data. If you do not select any criteria and click Search button, all recorded data will be listed in the Search Results column.
VIVOTEK Search Results The following is an example of search results. There are four columns: Trigger time, Media type, Trigger type, and Locked. Click to sort the search results in either direction. Numbers of entries displayed on one page Enter a key word to filter the search results Highlight an item ■ View: Click on the checkbox of a search result tol highlight the selected item in purple as shown above. Click the View button and a media window will pop up to play back the selected file.
VIVOTEK ■ Lock/Unlock: Select the desired search results, then click this button. The selected items will become Locked, which will not be deleted during cyclic recording. You can click again to unlock the selections. For example: Click to switch pages ■ Remove: Select the desired search results, then click this button to delete the files.
VIVOTEK Appendix URL Commands for the Network Camera 1. Overview For some customers who already have their own web site or web control application, the Network Camera/Video Server can be easily integrated through URL syntax. This section specifies the external HTTP-based application programming interface. The HTTP-based camera interface provides the functionality to request a single image, control camera functions (PTZ, output relay etc.), and get and set internal parameter values.
VIVOTEK 3. General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters CGI parameters are written in lower-case and as one word without any underscores or other separators. When the CGI request includes internal camera parameters, these parameters must be written exactly as they are named in the camera or video server. The CGIs are organized in functionally-related directories under the cgi-bin directory. The file extension .cgi is required. Syntax: http:///cgi-bin/[/...]/.
VIVOTEK 5. Get Server Parameter Values Note: The access right depends on the URL directory. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http:///cgi-bin/anonymous/getparam.cgi?[] [&…] http:///cgi-bin/viewer/getparam.cgi?[] [&…] http:///cgi-bin/operator/getparam.cgi?[] [&…] http:///cgi-bin/admin/getparam.cgi?[] [&…] Where the should be [_] or [.].
VIVOTEK http://192.168.0.123/cgi-bin/admin/getparam.cgi?network_ipaddress Response: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/html\r\n Context-Length: 33\r\n \r\n network.ipaddress=192.168.0.123\r\n 6. Set Server Parameter Values Note: The access right depends on the URL directory. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http:///cgi-bin/anonymous/setparam.cgi? = [&=…][&update=][&return=] http:///cgi-bin/viewer/setparam.
VIVOTEK placed at the end of the parameter list Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/html\r\n Context-Length: \r\n \r\n where is =\r\n [] Only the parameters that you set and are readable will be returned. Example: Set the IP address of server to 192.168.0.123: Request: http://myserver/cgi-bin/admin/setparam.cgi?network_ipaddress=192.168.0.123 Response: HTTP/1.
VIVOTEK mac address A string limited to contain a MAC address without hyphens or colons. boolean A boolean value of 1 or 0 represents [Yes or No], [True or False], [Enable or Disable]. , Enumeration. Only given values are valid. , , … blank A blank string. everything inside <> A description integer primary key SQLite data type. A 32-bit signed integer. The value is assigned a unique integer by the server. text SQLite data type.
VIVOTEK time , time> 6/6 Current time of the system. Set to ‘keep’ to keep time unchanged. Set to keep, ‘auto’ to use NTP to synchronize time. auto datetime 6/6 mmYYYY.ss Another current time format of the system. > ntp 6/6 NTP server. name>, *Do not use “skip to invoke default , timezoneindex -489 ~ 529 320 6/6 Indicate timezone and area.
VIVOTEK -40: GMT-01:00 Azores, Cape_Verde_IS. 0: GMT Casablanca, Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London 40: GMT 01:00 Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna, Madrid, Paris 41: GMT 01:00 Warsaw, Budapest, Bern 80: GMT 02:00 Athens, Helsinki, Istanbul, Riga 81: GMT 02:00 Cairo 82: GMT 02:00 Lebanon, Minsk 83: GMT 02:00 Israel 120: GMT 03:00 Baghdad, Kuwait, Riyadh, Moscow, St.
VIVOTEK 400: GMT 10:00 Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Guam, Vladivostok 440: GMT 11:00 Magadan, Solomon Is., New Caledonia 480: GMT 12:00 Aucklan, Wellington, Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Is. 520: GMT 13:00 Nuku'Alofa daylight_enable 0 6/6 Enable automatic daylight saving time in time zone. daylight_dstactualmode 1~4 6/7 Check if current time is under daylight saving time.
VIVOTEK subnet, router, dns1, dns2, pppoe). This command can cooperate with other “restoreexceptXYZ” commands. When cooperating with others, the system parameters will be restored to the default value except for a union of the combined results. restoreexceptdst 0, N/A 99/6 Restore the system parameters to saving time settings.
VIVOTEK address> firmwareversion language_count string[40] format: 9 0/99 Number of webpage languages available on the server. language_i<0~(count-1)> string[16] customlanguage_maxcoun 1 t customlanguage_count languages supported on the server.
VIVOTEK 7.3 digital input behavior define Group: di_i<0~(ndi-1)> (capability.ndi > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) normalstate high, high 1/1 low Indicates open circuit or closed circuit (inactive status) 7.4 digital output behavior define Group: do_i<0~(ndo-1)> (capability.ndo > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) normalstate open, N/A 1/1 grounded Indicate open circuit or closed circuit (inactive status) 7.
VIVOTEK 7.6 network Group: network NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) preproces 6/6 An 32-bit integer, each bit can be set separately as follows: Bit 0 => HTTP service; Bit 1=> HTTPS service; Bit 2=> FTP service; Bit 3 => Two way audio and RTSP Streaming service; To stop service before changing its port settings. It’s recommended to set this parameter when change a service port to the port occupied by another service currently.
VIVOTEK dns1 6/6 Primary DNS server. 6/6 Secondary DNS server. 6/6 Primary WINS server. 6/6 Secondary WINS server. address> dns2 wins1 wins2 7.6.1 802.1x Subgroup of network: ieee8021x (capability.protocol.ieee8021x > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable 0 6/6 Enable/disable IEEE 802.
VIVOTEK 7.6.2 QOS Subgroup of network: qos_cos (capability.protocol.qos.cos > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable 0 6/6 Enable/disable CoS (IEEE 802.1p) vlanid 1~4095 1 6/6 VLAN ID video 0~7 0 6/6 Video channel for CoS audio 0~7 0 6/6 Audio channel for CoS (capability.
VIVOTEK 7.6.4 FTP Subgroup of network: ftp NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 21, 1025~65535 21 6/6 Local ftp server port. 7.6.5 HTTP Subgroup of network: http NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 80, 1025 ~ 80 1/6 HTTP port. 65535 alternateport 1025~65535 8080 6/6 Alternate HTTP port. authmode basic, basic 1/6 HTTP authentication mode. video.mjpg 1/6 HTTP server push access name for digest s0_accessname string[32] stream 1.
VIVOTEK 7.6.6 HTTPS port Subgroup of network: https_port (capability.protocol.https > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 443, 1025 ~ 443 1/6 HTTPS port. 65535 7.6.7 RTSP Subgroup of network: rtsp (capability.protocol.rtsp > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) port 554, 1025 ~ 554 1/6 65535 anonymousviewing RTSP port. (capability.protocol.rtsp=1) 0 1/6 Enable anoymous streaming viewing.
VIVOTEK 7.6.7.1 RTSP multicast Subgroup of network_rtsp_s<0~(n-1)>: multicast, n is stream count (capability.protocol.rtp.multicast > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) alwaysmulticast 0 4/4 Enable always multicast. ipaddress For n=0, 4/4 Multicast IP address. 239.128.1.99 For n=1, 239.128.1.100, and so on. videoport 1025 ~ 65535 5560+n*2 4/4 Multicast video port. audioport 1025 ~ 65535 5562+n*2 4/4 Multicast audio port. (capability.
VIVOTEK 7.6.10 PPPoE Subgroup of network: pppoe (capability.protocol.pppoe > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) user string[128] 6/6 PPPoE account user name. pass password[64] 6/6 PPPoE account password. 7.7 IP Filter Group: ipfilter NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable 0 6/6 Enable access list filtering. admin_enable 0 6/6 Enable administrator IP address.
VIVOTEK 7.8 Video input Group: videoin NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) cmosfreq 50, 60 60 1/4 CMOS frequency. (capability.videoin.type=2) whitebalance auto, auto2, auto 1/4 “auto” indicates auto white balance. manual, “auto2” indicates auto white balance manual2, rbgain 2 which is designed for non-bundle lens models. “manual” indicates keep current value. “manual2” indicates keep current value for auto2. “rbgain” indicates using rgain and gbain.
VIVOTEK Bit 1 => Built-in or external camera; 0 (external), 1(built-in) Bit 2 => Support pan operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 3 => Support tilt operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 4 => Support zoom operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 5 => Support focus operation; 0(not support), 1(support) text string[64] 1/4 Enclose caption. imprinttimestamp 0 1/4 Overlay time stamp on video. maxexposure 1, 15, 30, 30 1/4 Maximum exposure time.
VIVOTEK and gbain. rgain 0~100 30 1/4 Manual set rgain value of gain control setting. bgain 0~100 30 1/4 Manual set bgain value of gain control setting. exposurelevel 0~12 6 1/4 Exposure level autoiris 0~1 0 1/4 set 1 to enable auto iris, set 0 to disable auto iris. irismode fixed, indoor, outdoor 1/4 Video Iris for DC Iris. indoor 1/4 P-Iris mode. 4 1/4 P-Iris sensitivity for indoor and outdoor piris_mode manual, indoor, outdoor piris_sensitivity 1~10 outdoor mode.
VIVOTEK exposuremode auto,fixed auto 1/4 Exposure mode minexposure 1~32000 32000 1/4 Minimum exposure time. maxexposure 1~32000 30 1/4 Maximum exposure time. enablepreview 0 1/4 Usage for UI of exposure settings. Preview settings of video profile. crop_position 0,0 1/99 Crop left-top corner coordinate. 2048x1536 1/99 Crop width and height.
VIVOTEK (s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_quant = 99) s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_qperce 1~100 29 1/4 nt Manual video quality level input. (s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_quant = 100) s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_bitrate 1000~400000 6000000 1/4 00 Set bit rate in bps when choosing cbr in “ratecontrolmode”. s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg4_maxvb 1000~"capabili 40000000 1/4 The maximum allowed bit rate rbitrate ty_videoin_c< in fixed quality mode. n>_mpeg4_ma When the bit rate exceeds this xbitrate" value, frames will be dropped to restrict the bit rate.
VIVOTEK input setting. 1 = worst quality, 5 = best quality. 100 is percentage mode. s<0~(m-1)>_h264_qvalue 0~51 7 1/4 Manual video quality level input. (s<0~(m-1)>_h264_quant = 99) s<0~(m-1)>_h264_qpercen 1~100 44 1/4 t Manual video quality level input. (s<0~(m-1)>_h264_quant = 100) s<0~(m-1)>_h264_bitrate 1000~400000 6000000 1/4 00 Set bit rate in bps when choosing cbr in “ratecontrolmode”.
VIVOTEK first. “imagequality” indicates image quality first. s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_quant 1~5, 3 1/4 99, 100 Quality of JPEG video. 99 is the customized manual input setting. 1 = worst quality, 5 = best quality. 100 is percentage mode. s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_qvalue 2~97 29 1/4 Manual video quality level input. (s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_quant = 99) s<0~(m-1)>_mjpeg_qperce 1~100 49 1/4 nt Manual video quality level input.
VIVOTEK 2: high flickerless 0~1 0 1/4 Turn on(1) or turn off(0) the flickerless mode 7.8.1.1 Alternative video input profiles per channel In addition to the primary setting of video input, there can be alternative profile video input setting for each channel which might be for different scene of light (daytime or nighttime). Group: videoin_c0_profile_i<0~(m-1)> (capability.
VIVOTEK value. “manual2” indicates keep current value for auto2. “rbgain” indicates using rgain and gbain. rgain 0~100 30 1/4 Manual set rgain value of gain control setting. bgain 0~100 30 1/4 Manual set bgain value of gain control setting. irismode fixed, indoor, outdoor 1/4 Video Iris for DC Iris. indoor 1/4 P-Iris mode. 4 1/4 P-Iris sensitivity for indoor and outdoor piris_mode manual, indoor, outdoor piris_sensitivity 1~10 outdoor mode.
VIVOTEK 7.9 Video input preview The temporary settings for video preview Group: videoinpreview NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) exposuremode auto,fixed auto 4/4 Exposure Mode minexposure 1~32000 32000 4/4 Minimum exposure time. maxexposure 1~32000 30 4/4 Maximum exposure time. exposurelevel 0~12 6 4/4 Exposure level enableblc 0 4/4 Enable backlight compensation. irismode fixed, indoor, outdoor 4/4 Video Iris for DC Iris.
VIVOTEK 7.10 IR cut control Group: ircutcontrol (capability.nvideoinprofile > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) mode auto, auto 6/6 Set IR cut control mode day, night, di, schedule daymodebegintime 00:00~23:59 07:00 6/6 Day mode begin time daymodeendtime 00:00~23:59 18:00 6/6 Day mod end time enableextled 0 1/6 Enable/disable external IR led (capability.
VIVOTEK sharpness=100 gammacurve 0~100 0 4/4 Gamma curve. lowlightmode 1 4/4 Enable/disable low light mode. profile_i0_enable 0 4/4 Enable/disable this profile setting profile_i0_policy day, night 4/4 night, The mode which the profile is applied to. schedule profile_i0_begintime hh:mm 18:00 4/4 Begin time of schedule mode. profile_i0_endtime hh:mm 06:00 4/4 End time of schedule mode.
VIVOTEK 7.12 Image setting for preview Group: imagepreview_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) brightness -5~5 -5 4/4 Adjust brightness of image according to mode settings. saturation -5~5,100 0 4/4 Adjust saturation of image according to mode settings. 100 for saturation percentage mode.
VIVOTEK 7.13 Audio input per channel Group: audioin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products (capability.audioin>0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) source micin, linein 4/4 linein, micin => use built-in microphone input. linein => use external microphone input. mute 0, 1 0 1/4 Disable audio mute. gain 0~100 65 4/4 Gain of input (%). (audioin_c<0~(n-1)>_source = linein) boostmic 0~100 69 4/4 Enable microphone boost. 0 => +0dB 1 => +20dB 2 => +40dB Or Gain of input (%).
VIVOTEK 7.14 Motion detection settings Group: motion_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable 0 4/4 Enable motion detection. win_i<0~2>_enable 0 4/4 Enable motion window 1~3. win_i<0~2>_name string[40] 4/4 Name of motion window 1~3. win_i<0~2>_left 0 ~ 320 0 4/4 Left coordinate of window position. win_i<0~2>_top 0 ~ 240 0 4/4 Top coordinate of window position.
VIVOTEK detection window. i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_height 0 ~ 240 0 4/4 Height of motion detection window. i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_objsize 0 ~ 100 0 4/4 Percent of motion detection window. i<0~(m-1)>_win_i<0~2>_sensitivity 0 ~ 100 0 4/4 Sensitivity of motion detection window. 7.15 Tempering detection settings Group: tampering_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product (capability.
VIVOTEK _se string[128] 6/6 The server name for safe100. rvername (This field only exists if the provider is customsafe100) 7.17 Express link Group: expresslink PARAMETER VALUE Default SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable 0 6/6 Enable or disable express link.
VIVOTEK 7.20 System log Group: syslog NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enableremotelog 0 6/6 Enable remote log. serverip 6/6 Log server IP address. serverport 514, 514 6/6 Server port used for log.
VIVOTEK NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) baudrate 110,300,600,120 9600 4/4 Set baud rate of COM port. 0,2400,3600,480 0,7200,9600,192 00,38400,57600, 115200 databit 5,6,7,8 8 4/4 Data bits in a character frame. paritybit none, none 4/4 For error checking. 1 4/4 1 odd, even stopbit 1,2 2-1.5 , data bit is 5 2-2 uartmode rs485, rs485 4/4 RS485 or RS232. string[128] 1/4 PTZ command for custom camera.
VIVOTEK authpwro string[8~128] 6/6 Read only authentication password authtyperw MD5,SHA MD5 6/6 Read/write authentication type authtypero MD5,SHA MD5 6/6 Read only authentication type encryptpwrw string[8~128] 6/6 Read/write passwrd encryptpwro string[8~128] 6/6 Read only password encrypttyperw DES DES 6/6 Read/write encryption type encrypttypero DES DES 6/6 Read only encryption type rwcommunity string[31] Private 6/6 Read/write community rocom
VIVOTEK theme_color_controlbackgroun string[7] #565656 1/6 Background color of control area. string[7] #323232 1/6 Background color of configuration d theme_color_configbackground area. theme_color_videobackground string[7] #565656 1/6 Background color of video area. theme_color_case string[7] #323232 1/6 Frame color 7.24 Privacy mask Group: privacymask_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable 0 4/4 Enable privacy mask.
VIVOTEK ndi 0, 1 0/99 Number of digital inputs. 3 0/99 Number of virtual inputs (manual nvi 0, ndo 0, 0 0/99 Number of digital outputs. 1 0/99 Number of audio inputs. 1 0/99 Number of audio outputs. 1 0/99 Number of video inputs.
VIVOTEK support), 1(support) Bit 3 => Support tilt operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 4 => Support zoom operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 5 => Support focus operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 6 => Support iris operation; 0(not support), 1(support) Bit 7 => External or built-in PT; 0(built-in), 1(external) Bit 8 => Invalidate bit 1 ~ 7; 0(bit 1 ~ 7 are valid), 1(bit 1 ~ 7 are invalid) Bit 9 => Reserved bit; Invalidate lens_pan, Lens_tilt, lens_zoon, lens_focus, len_iris.
VIVOTEK backchannel protocol_rtp_tcp backchannel multicast. 1 0/99 Indicate whether to support RTP over TCP. protocol_rtp_http 1 0/99 Indicate whether to support RTP over HTTP. protocol_spush_mjpeg 1 0/99 Indicate whether to support server push MJPEG. protocol_snmp 1 0/99 Indicate whether to support SNMP. protocol_ipv6 1 0/99 Indicate whether to support IPv6.
VIVOTEK videoin_mpeg4_maxframerate frame rate 20, separated 20, by 20 commas> 20 videoin_mjpeg_maxframerate
VIVOTEK (It will be replaced by audio_mic and audio_extmic.) audio_lineout 1 0/99 Indicate whether to support line output. audio_headphoneout 0 0/99 Indicate whether to support headphone output. audioin_codec aac4, gamr, aac4, gamr, g711 g711 0/99 Available codec list for audio input. 0/99 Indicate whether to support camctrl_httptunnel 0 httptunnel.
VIVOTEK Bit 0 => stream 1 supports ePTZ or not. Bit 1 => stream 2 supports ePTZ or not. The rest may be deduced by analogy nanystream 0, iva number of any media stream per channel 0 0/99 Indicate whether to support Intelligent Video analysis tampering 1 0/99 Indicate whether to support tampering detection. test_ac 1 0/99 Indicate whether to support test ac key. version_onvifdaemon 1.7.1.
VIVOTEK resolution A list of 176x144, 0/99 Resolution options in current video mode. 320x240, These options are the possible options for 640x480, "videoin_c_s_resolution". 800x600, The last one is the maximum resolution in 1280x960, current mode. 1600x1200, 2048x1536 maxframerate A list of 20, 0/99 Indicate how many frame rate image sensor 20, outputs in current video mode. 20, One to one mapping to the resolution in 20, "resolution".
VIVOTEK h264_ maxframerate A list of 20, 0/99 Maximum fps that the device can encoded and 20, mode. "-" 20, "-" means not support. 20, 20, 20 h264_maxbitrate streamcodec Represent supported codec types of each stream. This contains a list of positive integers, split by comma.
VIVOTEK resolution A list of dependent> 0/99 Resolution options in this video mode. The last one is the maximum resolution in this video mode. maxframerate A list of 0/99 Indicate how many frame rate image sensor outputs in this video mode. Integer> maxfps_mpeg4 maxfps_mjpeg maxfps_h264 A list of 0/99 Maximum fps which the device can encoded with MPEG4 on resolutions in this video Integer> and mode.
VIVOTEK 7.29 Event setting Group: event_i<0~2> PARAMETER VALUE Default SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) name string[40] 6/6 Identification of this entry. enable 0, 1 0 6/6 Enable or disable this event. priority 0, 1, 2 1 6/6 Indicate the priority of this event: “0” = low priority “1” = normal priority “2” = high priority delay 1~999 20 6/6 Delay in seconds before detecting the next event.
VIVOTEK mdwin 0 6/6 Indicate the source window id of motion detection. This field is required when trigger condition is “md”. One bit represents one window. The LSB indicates the 1st window. For example, to detect the 1st and 3rd windows, set mdwin as 5. mdwin0 0 6/6 Similar to mdwin. The parameter takes effect when profile 1 of motion detection is enabled. vi 0 6/6 Indicate the source id of vi trigger. This field is required when trigger condition is “vi”.
VIVOTEK action_do_i<0~(ndo-1) 0, 1 0 6/6 Enable or disable trigger digital output. 1~999 1 6/6 Duration of the digital output trigger in >_enable action_do_i<0~(ndo-1) >_duration action_goto_enable seconds. 0 6/6 Enable/disable ptz goto preset position on event triggered. action_goto_name string[40] 6/6 Specify the preset name that ptz goto on event triggered. action_cf_enable 0 6/6 Enable or disable sending media to SD card.
VIVOTEK ftp_address string[128] NULL 6/6 FTP server address. ftp_username string[64] NULL 6/6 Username to log in to the server. ftp_passwd string[64] NULL 6/6 Password of the user. ftp_port 0~65535 21 6/6 Port to connect to the server. ftp_location string[128] NULL 6/6 Location to upload or store the media. ftp_passive 0, 1 1 6/6 Enable or disable passive mode. 0 = disable passive mode 1 = enable passive mode email_address string[128] NULL 6/6 Email server address.
VIVOTEK snapshot_prefix string[16] Snapshot1_ 6/6 Indicate the prefix of the filename. media_i0=> Snapshot1_ media_i1=> Snapshot2_ media_i2=> Snapshot3_ media_i3=> Snapshot4_ media_i4=> Snapshot5_ snapshot_datesuffix 0, 1 0 6/6 Add date and time suffix to filename: 1 = Add date and time suffix. 0 = Do not add. snapshot_preevent 0~7 1 6/6 Indicates the number of pre-event images. snapshot_postevent 0~7 1 6/6 The number of post-event images.
VIVOTEK priority 0, 1, 2 1 6/6 Indicate the priority of this recording: “0” indicates low priority. “1” indicates normal priority. “2” indicates high priority. source 0~2 0 6/6 Indicate the source of media stream. 0 means the first stream. 1 means the second stream and so on.
VIVOTEK endtime hh:mm 24:00 6/6 End time of the weekly schedule. (00:00~24:00 indicates schedule always on) prefix string[16] 6/6 Indicate the prefix of the filename. cyclesize 200~ 100 6/6 The maximum size for cycle recording in Kbytes when choosing to limit recording size. reserveamount 0~ 100 6/6 The reserved amount in Mbytes when choosing cyclic recording mechanism. dest cf, cf 6/6 0~4 The destination to store the recorded data. “cf” means local storage (CF or SD card).
VIVOTEK 7.33 HTTPS Group: https (capability.protocol.https > 0) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) enable 0 6/6 To enable or disable secure HTTP. policy 0 6/6 If the value is 1, it will force HTTP connection redirect to HTTPS connection method auto, auto 6/6 auto => Create self-signed manual, certificate automatically. install manual => Create self-signed certificate manually. install => Create certificate request and install.
VIVOTEK 7.34 Storage management setting Currently it’s for local storage (SD, CF card) Group: disk_i<0~(n-1)> n is the total number of storage devices. (capability.storage.dbenabled > 0) PARAMETER VALUE Default SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) cyclic_enabled 0 6/6 Enable cyclic storage method. autocleanup_enabled 0 6/6 Enable automatic clean up method. Expired and not locked media files will be deleted.
VIVOTEK panspeed -5 ~ 5 0 1/7 Pan speed (It should be set by eCamCtrl.cgi rather than by setparam.cgi.) zoomspeed -5 ~ 5 0 1/7 Zoom speed (It should be set by eCamCtrl.cgi rather than by setparam.cgi.) autospeed 1~5 1 1/7 Auto pan/patrol speed (It should be set by eCamCtrl.cgi rather than by setparam.cgi.) Group: eptz_c<0~(n-1)>_s<0~(m-1)> for n channel product and m is the number of streams which support ePTZ. (capability.
VIVOTEK 7.37 Exposure window setting per channel Group: exposurewin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products (capability_videoin_supportexpwin = 1) NAME VALUE DEFAULT SECURITY DESCRIPTION (get/set) mode auto, custom, blc auto 4/4 The mode indicates how to decide the exposure. auto: Use full view as the only one exposure window. custom: Use inclusive and exclusive window. blc: Use BLC. win_i<0~9>_enable 0 4/4 Enable or disable the window.
VIVOTEK 8. Useful Functions Query Status of the Digital Input (capability.ndi > 0) Note: This request requires Viewer privileges Method: GET/POST Syntax: http:///cgi-bin/dido/getdi.cgi?[di0][&di1][&di2][&di3] If no parameter is specified, all of the digital input statuses will be returned. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/plain\r\n Content-Length: \r\n \r\n [di0=]\r\n [di1=]\r\n [di2=]\r\n [di3=]\r\n where can be 0 or 1.
VIVOTEK http:///cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg?[channel=][&resolution=] [&quality=][&streamid=] If the user requests a size larger than all stream settings on the server, this request will fail. PARAMETER VALUE DEFAULT DESCRIPTION channel 0~(n-1) 0 The channel number of the video source. resolution quality 1~5 3 The quality of the image. streamid 0~(m-1)
VIVOTEK edit Modify the account password and privilege. When using this method, the “username” field is necessary, and other fields are optional. If not specified, it will keep the original settings. username The name of the user to add, delete, or edit. userpass The password of the new user to add or that of the old user to modify. The default value is an empty string. Privilege Return The privilege of the user to add or to modify. viewer Viewer privilege.
VIVOTEK http:///cgi-bin/admin/upgrade.cgi Post data: fimage=[&return=]\r\n \r\n Server will accept the file named to upgrade the firmware and return with if indicated. ePTZ Camera Control (capability.eptz > 0) Note: This request requires camctrl privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http:///cgi-bin/camctrl/eCamCtrl.
VIVOTEK auto zoom zooming right Move right. pan Auto pan. patrol Auto patrol. stop Stop auto pan/patrol. wide Zoom larger view with current speed. tele Zoom further with current speed. wide or tele Zoom without stopping for larger view or further view with zs speed, used for joystick control. zs 0~6 Set the speed of zooming, “0” means stop. vx The direction of movement, used for joystick control. vy vs 0~7 Set the speed of movement, “0” means stop.
VIVOTEK ePTZ Recall (capability.eptz > 0) Note: This request requires camctrl privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http:///cgi-bin/camctrl/eRecall.cgi?channel=&stream=& recall=[&return=] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION channel <0~(n-1)> Channel of the video source. stream <0~(m-1)> Stream. recall Text string less than 40 One of the present positions to recall.
VIVOTEK the current path. IP Filtering Note: This request requires Administrator access privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http:///cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?type[=] http:///cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?method=add&ip=[&index=][&ret urn=] http:///cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.
VIVOTEK Event/Control HTTP Tunnel Channel (capability. evctrlchannel > 0) Note: This request requires Administrator privileges. Method: GET and POST Syntax: http:///cgi-bin/admin/ctrlevent.cgi ------------------------------------------------------------------------GET /cgi-bin/admin/ctrlevent.
VIVOTEK Get SDP of Streams Note: This request requires Viewer access privileges. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http:///_accessname> “m” is the stream number. “network_accessname_<0~(m-1)>” is the accessname for stream “1” to stream “m”. Please refer to the “subgroup of network: rtsp” for setting the accessname of SDP. You can get the SDP by HTTP GET. When using scalable multicast, Get SDP file which contains the multicast information via HTTP.
VIVOTEK Storage managements (capability.storage.dbenabled > 0) Note: This request requires administrator privileges. Method: GET and POST Syntax: http:///cgi-bin/admin/lsctrl.cgi?cmd=[&=…] The commands usage and their input arguments are as follows. PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION cmd_type Required. Command to be executed, including search, insert, delete, update, and queryStatus.
VIVOTEK Indicate if the file is locked or not. 0: file is not locked. 1: file is locked. A locked file would not be removed from UI or cyclic storage. triggerTime Optional. Indicate the event trigger time. (not the file created time) Format is “YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS” Please embrace your input value with single quotes. Ex. triggerTime=’2008-01-01 00:00:00’ If you want to search for a time period, please apply “TO” operation. Ex.
VIVOTEK label Required. Identify the designated record. Ex. label=1 isLocked Required. Indicate if the file is locked or not. Ex. Update records whose key numbers are 1 and 5 to be locked status. http:///cgi-bin/admin/lsctrl.cgi?cmd=update&isLocked=1&label=1&label=5 Ex. Update records whose key numbers are 2 and 3 to be unlocked status. http:///cgi-bin/admin/lsctrl.
VIVOTEK return state after duration. cannot accept new requests. Redirect to the page after the request is completely assigned. The can be a full URL path or relative path according the current path. If you omit this parameter, it will redirect to an empty page. Return Code Description 200 The request is successfully executed. 400 The request cannot be assigned, ex. incorrect parameters. Examples: setvi.
VIVOTEK atecontrolmode=&h264_quant=&h264_qvalue=&h264_bitrate=&h264_maxfr ame=] PARAMETER VALUE DESCRIPTION codectype mjpeg, mpeg4, h264 Set codec type for Anystream. resolution capability_videoin_resolution Video resolution in pixels. mjpeg_quant 1~5, Quality of JPEG video. 99 99 is the customized manual input setting. 1 = worst quality, 5 = best quality. mjpeg_qvalue 2~97 Manual video quality level input.
VIVOTEK h264_bitrate 1000~40000000 Set bit rate in bps when choosing cbr in “h264_ratecontrolmode”. h264_maxframe 1~30 Set maximum frame rate in fps.
VIVOTEK Technical Specifications Technical Specifications System Information CPU Flash RAM Intelligent Video Multimedia SoC (System-on-Chip) 128 MB 256 MB Shutter Time WDR Technology Day/Night Minimum Illumination Pan/tilt/zoom Functionalities On-board Storage 1/3" Progressive CMOS 2048x1536 Vari-focal f = 2.8 ~ 8 mm F1.2 (wide) ~ F1.95 (tele) P-iris 46° ~ 94° (horizontal) 35° ~ 70° (vertical) 58° ~ 113° (diagonal) 1/5 sec. to 1/32,000 sec. WDR Pro Removable IR-cut filter for day & night function 0.
VIVOTEK Technology License Notice MPEG-4 AAC Technology THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 AAC AUDIO PATENT LICENSE. THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE DECOMPILED, REVERSE-ENGINEERED OR COPIED, EXCEPT WITH REGARD TO PC SOFTWARE, OF WHICH YOU MAY MAKE SINGLE COPIES FOR ARCHIVAL PURPOSES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO HTTP://WWW.VIALICENSING.COM.
VIVOTEK Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) FCC Statement This device compiles with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. ■ This device may not cause harmful interference, and ■ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
