English Warning Before Installation Power off the Video Server as soon as smoke or unusual odors are detected. Keep the Video Server away from water. If the Network Camera becomes wet, power off immediately. Contact your distributor in the event of occurrence. Contact your distributor in the event of occurrence. Do not place the Video Server around heat sources, such as a television or oven. Refer to your user's manual for the operating temperature. Keep the Video Server away from direct sunlight.
Do not place the Video Server on unsteady surfaces. Do not touch the Video Server during a lightning storm. Do not disassemble the Video Server. Do not drop the Video Server. Do not insert sharp or tiny objects into the Video Server.
English 1 Package Contents VS8401 (4CH) or VS8801 (8CH) Power Adapter Software CD Warranty Card 510000202G Quick Installation Guide General I/O Terminal Blocks VS8401: 10 pins x 3 pcs VS8801: 16 pins x 3 pcs 3
2 Physical Description VS8801 BNC Video Input RCA Audio Input Ethernet 10/100/1000 RJ45 Socket Click this button before removing the flash drive Status LEDs USB Socket General I/O Terminal Block Power Cord Socket Recessed Reset Button SD/SDHC Card Slot Click this button before removing the SD/SDHC card VS8401 BNC Video Input RCA Audio Input Ethernet 10/100/1000 RJ45 Socket Click this button before removing the flash drive Status LEDs USB Socket General I/O Terminal Block Power Cord Socket Recess
English 3 Network Deployment 1. Make video connection from the camera to the BNC video input. 2. Make audio connection from the Line-Out audio source to the RCA audio input. CAMERA NO. 1 2 3 MIC POWER OFF ON OUT VIDEO IN OUT 1 2 3. Connect the Video Server to a switch via Ethernet cable. 4. Connect the power cable from the Video Server to a power outlet. 5. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, connect them to the general I/O terminal block.
Pin Definitions of the General I/O Terminal Blocks VS8801 CH 8 GND CH 8 DI CH 7 GND CH 7 DI CH 6 GND CH 6 DI CH 5 GND CH 5 DI CH 4 GND CH 4 DI CH 3 GND CH 3 DI CH 2 GND CH 2 DI CH 1 GND CH 1 DI CH 8 GND CH 8 DO CH 7 GND CH 7 DO CH 6 GND CH 6 DO CH 5 GND CH 5 DO CH 4 GND CH 4 DO CH 3 GND CH 3 DO CH 2 GND CH 2 DO CH 1 GND CH 1 DO GND GND CH 8 Audio out CH 7 Audio out CH 6 Audio out CH 5 Audio out CH 4 Audio out CH 3 Audio out CH 2 Audio out CH 1 Audio out RS 485- RS
English 4 Assigning an IP Address 1. Install "Installation Wizard 2" from the Software Utility directory on the software CD. 2. The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment. After your network is analyzed, please click on the "Next" button to continue the program. IW2 Installation Wizard 2 3. The program will search for VIVOTEK Video Receivers, Video Servers, and Network Cameras on the same LAN. 4. After searching, the main installer window will pop up.
5 Ready to Use 1. Access the Video Server from the LAN. 2. Retrieve live video through a web browser or recording software. For further setup, please refer to the user’s manual on the software CD.
