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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 in high humidity environments.
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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.
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Package Contents
VS8401 (4CH) or VS8801 (8CH) Power Adapter
Software CD
510000202G
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty Card
General I/O Terminal Blocks
VS8401: 10 pins x 3 pcs
VS8801: 16 pins x 3 pcs
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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
Power Cord
Socket
Recessed Reset Button
SD/SDHC Card Slot
Click this button before removing the SD/SDHC card
General I/O
Terminal Block
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
Power Cord
Socket
Recessed Reset Button
SD/SDHC Card Slot
Click this button before removing the SD/SDHC card
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General I/O
Terminal Block
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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
OUT
MIC
VIDEO
POWER
OFF
IN OUT
ON
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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. For detailed pin definition, please refer to the next page.
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3
5
5
POWER
COLLISION
1
2 3
4 5
RECEIVE
PARTITION
Ethernet Switch
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
GND
CH 8
DO
GND
CH 7
GND
CH 7
DO
CH 6
GND
CH 8
Audio out
CH 7
Audio out
CH 6
Audio out
CH 6
DO
CH 5
GND
CH 5
DO
CH 4
GND
CH 4
DO
CH 5
Audio out
CH 4
Audio out
CH 3
Audio out
CH 2
Audio out
CH 1
Audio out
CH 3
GND
CH 3
DO
CH 2
GND
CH 2
DO
RS
485-
RS
485+
24V
AC
24V
AC
CH 1
GND
CH 1
DO
GND
DC
12V
VS8401
GND N/A
CH 4
GND
CH 4
DI
CH 3
GND
CH 3
DI
CH 2
GND
CH 2
DI
CH 1
GND
CH 1
DI
GND N/A
CH 4
GND
CH 4
DO
CH 4
Audio out
CH 3
Audio out
CH 2
Audio out
CH 1
Audio out
CH 3
GND
CH 3
DO
RS
485-
RS
485+
CH 2
GND
CH 2
DO
CH 1
GND
CH 1
DO
24V
AC
24V
AC
GND
DC
12V
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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.
IW
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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. Click on the MAC that matches the one labeled on the bottom of your device to connect to the Video Server via
Internet Explorer.
Video Server
Model No: VS8801
MAC:0002D1730202
Class A xxxxx
Ro HS
Made in Taiwan
00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 VS8801
0002D1730202
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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.
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