RCA RCR312WR Universal Remote User Manual

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Table of Contents
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................3
Read before use ......................................................................................................................................3
Package contents ....................................................................................................................................3
Physical description.................................................................................................................................4
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................6
Hardware installation ...............................................................................................................................6
Network deployment................................................................................................................................9
Software installation ..............................................................................................................................12
Accessing the Network Camera .................................................................................................................13
Using web browsers ..............................................................................................................................13
Using RTSP players ..............................................................................................................................15
Using 3GPP-compatible mobile devices ...............................................................................................16
Using VIVOTEK recording software ......................................................................................................17
Main Page ..................................................................................................................................................18
Client Settings ............................................................................................................................................22
Configuration ..............................................................................................................................................24
System ..................................................................................................................................................25
Security .................................................................................................................................................27
HTTPS ..................................................................................................................................................28
Network .................................................................................................................................................33
DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................41
Access list ............................................................................................................................................43
Audio and video.....................................................................................................................................44
Motion detection ....................................................................................................................................50
Application ............................................................................................................................................54
Recording .............................................................................................................................................64
System log ............................................................................................................................................67
View parameters ..................................................................................................................................68
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................69
Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................73
URL Commands of the Network Camera ..............................................................................................73
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 112
Technology License Notice.................................................................................................................. 113
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).................................................................................................. 114
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Overview
VIVOTEK FD7132 is a 3-axis fixed dome network camera with true day and night function
for indoor 24-hour continuous surveillance. Coupled with a removable IR-cut filter and IR
illuminators up to 15 M (50ft), the high-sensitive FD7132 provides superior quality images in both
day and night conditions. The sophisticated 3-axis mechanism design offers very flexible, easy
hardware installation for either ceiling or wall mount. You may pan, tilt, or roll your camera and
still have a wide range field of view by a 3.3~12 mm vari-focal, auto-iris board lens. Additionally,
the built-in PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor can effectively help you detect any motion objects
by their thermal to prevent occurrences of false alarms. By offering many advanced functions
including simultaneous dual streams, 3GPP mobile surveillance, 802.3af compliant PoE, twoway audio by SIP protocol, and HTTPS encryption, this full-featured FD7132 allows you to easily
build up a cost-effective IP surveillance system for indoor day and night applications such as
offices, banks, retail stores and much more.
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 also can 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. Take notice of the warnings in Quick Installation Guide before the Network
Camera is installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation chapter to
avoid damages due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used
properly as intended.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who
have basic network knowledge. It is designed for various applications including video sharing,
general security/surveillance, etc. The Configuration chapter suggests ways to best utilize the
Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For the creative and professional developers,
the URL Commands of the Network Camera section serves to be a helpful reference to
customize existing homepages or integrating with the current web server.
Package contents
■ FD7132
■ Power adapter
■ Software CD
■ Alignment sticker
■ Warranty card
■ Quick installation guide
■ Screwdriver
■ Screws and I/O connector
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Physical description
Light sensor
Lens
IR LEDs
Tilt screw
Built-in MIC
PIR sensor
Status LED
Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 socket
Power cord socket
Indented reset button
Focus controller
Zoom controller
Image adjustment screw
MIC in
I/O
1 2 3 4 Audio Out
Pan screw
Mic. In Ext. Int.
External/Internal MIC switch
Audio out
General I/O terminal block
Keep a note of the MAC address
before installing the camera.
Drill holes
Dome cover
Network Camera
Model No: FD7132
RoHS
C I
MAC:0002D107258A
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Pat. 6,930,709
Made in Taiwan
General I/O Terminal Block
This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external
input / output devices. The pin definitions are described below.
1 2 3 4
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1: Power
2: Digital output
3: Digital input
4: Ground
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DI/DO Diagram
Refer to the following illustration for connection method.
12V
PIN 1
Power+12V
PIN 2
Digital output
+12V
PIN 3
Digital input
PIN 4
Ground
Status LED
The LED indicates the status of the Network Camera.
Description
Blinking green and orange (twice)
Non light
Steady orange till IP address is confirmed
Blinking orange and red continuously
Rapidly blink orange till firmware is upgraded
Status LED
Power on or reset
During booting procedure
Detecting and setting network
After network is setup (system up)
During the upgrade firmware process
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Hardware Reset
Status LED
Reset button
There is a button in the back of the Network Camera. It is used to reset the system or restore
the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the system could set the system back to
normal state. If the system problems remain after reset, restore the factory settings and install
again.
Reset: Press and release the indented reset button with a needle. Wait for the Network Camera
to reboot.
Restore: Press on the reset button continuously until the status LED rapidly blinks orange.
It takes about 30 seconds. Note that all settings will be restored to factory default. Upon
successful restore, the status LED will blink orange and red.
Installation
Hardware installation
1. Use the supplied screwdriver to detach the dome cover from the camera base. Then, follow
the steps below to install the camera; either to a ceiling or to a wall.
Installation Tips
Before installing the camera, look for a spot that best suits your needs. The built-in PIR sensor
is designed to be triggered when a person enters its detection range. Therefore, it is crucial to
install the camera at a place with the PIR sensor facing the desired direction. (The sensitivity
of PIR sensor depends on object size and temperature differences between the object and the
background environment.)
Audio Out Mic. In Ext. Int.
Side view
1 2 3 4
Top view
I/O
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When mounting to a ceiling
Through the two holes on each side of the camera base,
insert the supplied two screws to corresponding holes and
secure them with a screwdriver.
Alignment sticker
When mounting to a wall
■ Attach the alignment sticker to the wall.
■ Through the two circles on the sticker, drill two pilot holes into the wall.
■ Hammer the supplied plastic anchors into the holes.
■ Align the two holes on each side of the camera base with the two
plastic anchors on the wall, insert the supplied screws to corresponding
holes and secure them with a screwdriver.
3. Feed power to the Network Camera and connect it to the Internet. For more information,
please refer to Network deployment on page 9 for details.
4. Install the “Installation Wizard 2“ to assign IP address to the Network Camera. For more
information, please refer to Software installation on page 12 for details.
5. Access to the Network Camera from the Internet. For more information, please refer to
Accessing the Network Camera on page 13 for details.
6. It is suggusted to select Fix Iris in the Audio and Video page (Choose Configuration >
Advanced mode > Audio and video) to set up the iris at the maximum value; then follow the
instustions on the next page to adjust the zoom factor and focus range. Upon completion,
uncheck this item to enable auto iris.
7. Based on the live image retrieved from the camera, adjust the camera lens as following steps.
To adjust the viewing angle
■ Loosen the pan screw and then turn the lens module left and right. Upon completion,
tighten the pan screw.
■ Loosen the tilt screws on both side of the camera and then turn the lens module up and
down. Upon completion, tighten the tilt screws.
■ Loosen the image adjustment screw and then turn the lens to adjust the image orientation.
Upon completion, tighten the image adjustment screw.
1 2 3 4
I/O
Audio Out Mic. In Ext. Int.
1 2 3 4
Audio Out Mic. In Ext. Int.
I/O
1
1 2 3 4 Audio Out
I/O
2
3
Rotate the screw
Turn the lens
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To adjust the zoom factor and focus range
■ Loosen the zoom controller and then adjust zoom factor by moving the controller left and
right. Upon completion, tighten the zoom controller.
■ Loosen the focus controller and then adjust focus range by moving the controller left and
right. Upon completion, tighten the focus controller.
1 2 3 4 Audio Out
Mic. In Ext. Int.
Loosen
I/O
W
N
8
Tighten
T
DO NOT over tighten the controllers.
Doing so can damage the structure
of camera lens.
7. Attach the dome cover to camera. Secure the two dome screws with a screwdriver.
Finally, make sure all parts of the camera are securely installed.
The supplied screwdriver is exclusively
designed to match the dome screws. In
case you will need to adjust the lens at a
later time, do not discard the screwdriver.
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Network deployment
Setup the Network Camera over the Internet
This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to Internet connection.
1. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, make connection from general I/O
terminal block.
2. Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable.
3. Connect the supplied power cable from the Network Camera to a power outlet.
Ethernet switch
1
POWER
COLLISION
1
2
3
4
5
LINK
RECEIVE
PARTITION
2
3
I/O
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 Audio Out
1: Power
2: Digital output
3: Digital input
4: Ground
Mic. In Ext. Int.
There are several ways to setup the Network Camera over the Internet. The first way is to setup
the Network Camera behind a router. The second way is to utilize a static IP. The third way is to
use PPPoE.
Internet connection via a router
Before 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 as
below. About how to get your IP address, please refer to Software installation on page 12 for
details.
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WAN (Wide Area Network )
Internet
Router IP address : from ISP
P
POWER
COLLISION
1
2
3
4
5
IP address : 192.168.0.3
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default router : 192.168.0.1
LINK
RECEIVE
PARTITION
LAN (Local Area Network)
Ne
Router IP address : 192.168.0.1
Cable or DSL Modem
IP address : 192.168.0.2
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default router : 192.168.0.1
2. In this case, if the Local Area Network (LAN) IP address of your Network Camera is
192.168.0.3, please forward the following ports for the Network Camera on the router.
■ HTTP port
■ RTSP port
■ RTP port for audio
■ RTCP port for audio
■ RTP port for video
■ RTCP port for video
If you have changed the port numbers on the Network page, please open the ports accordingly
on your router. For information on how to forward ports on the router, please refer to the user’s
manual of your router.
3. Find out the public IP address of your router provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Use the public IP and the secondary HTTP port to access the Network Camera from the
Internet. Please refer to Network Type on page 33 for details.
Internet connection with static IP
Choose this connection type if you are required to use a static IP for the Network Camera.
Please refer to LAN on page 33 for details.
Internet connection via PPPoE (Point-to-Point over Ethernet)
Choose this connection type if you are connected to the Internet via a DSL Line. Please refer to
PPPoE on page 34 for details.
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Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE)
When using a PoE-enabled switch
The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, which allows it to be powered via a single Ethernet
cable. If your switch/router supports PoE, refer to the following illustration to connect the
Network Camera to a PoE-enabled switch/router via an Ethernet cable.
PoE switch
POWER
COLLISION
1
2
3
4
LINK
RECEIVE
PARTITION
5
power + data transmission
When using a non-PoE switch
If your switch/router does not support PoE, use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect
between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch/router.
PoE power injector
(optional)
POWER
COLLISION
1
2
3
4
5
LINK
RECEIVE
PARTITION
non-PoE switch
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Software installation
Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), free-bundled software packaged in the product CD, helps to set up
your Network Camera in LAN.
1. Install the IW2 under the Software Utility directory from the software CD.
Double click the IW2 shortcut on your desktop to launch the program.
2. The program will conduct analyses on your network environment.
After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program.
3. The program will search all VIVOTEK devices in the same LAN.
4. After searching, the main installer window will pop up. Click on the MAC and model name
which match the product label on your device to connect to the Network Camera via the
Internet Explorer.
Network Camera
Model No: FD7132
RoHS
C I
MAC:0002D107258A
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Pat. 6,930,709
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Accessing the Network Camera
This chapter explains how to access the Network Camera through web browsers, RTSP players,
3GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software.
Using web browsers
Make use of Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access to the Network Cameras in LAN.
If your network environment is not in LAN, follow the steps to access the Netwotk Camera:
1. Launch your web browser (ex. Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Netscape).
2. Enter the IP address of the Network Camera in the address field. Press Enter.
3. The live video will be displayed in your web browser.
4. If it is the first time for you to install VIVOTEK’s network camera, some information bar will
pop up as below. Follow the instruction to install required plug-in on your computer.
NOTE
► For Mozilla Firefox or Netscape users, your browser will use Quick Time to stream the live
video. If you donn’t have Quick Time on your computer, please download it first, and then
launch the web browser.
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► By default, the Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized
accesses, 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 27.
► If you see a dialog box indicating that your security settings prohibit running ActiveX ®
Controls, please enable your ActiveX® Controls for your browser.
1. Choose Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level.
2. Look for Download signed ActiveX ® controls; select Enable or Prompt. Click OK.
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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
Real Player
VLC media player
1. Launch a RTSP player.
mpegable
Player
2. Choose
File > Open
URL. An URL dialog box will pop up.
3. The format is rtsp://<ip address>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming access name for stream1 or
pvPlayer
stream2>
As most ISP and players only support port number 554 to allow RTSP streaming to go through,
please set the RTSP port to 554. For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on
page 39.
For example:
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp
4. The live video will be displayed in your player.
For more information on how to configure RTSP access name, please refer to RTSP
Streaming on page 39 for details.
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Using 3GPP-compatible mobile devices
To view the streaming media through 3GPP-compatible mobile devices, make sure the Network
Camera can be accessed from 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 9.
To utilize this feature, please check the following settings on your Network Camera:
1. Because most players on 3GPP mobile phones do not support RTSP authentication, make
sure the authentication mode of RTSP streaming is set to disable.
For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 39.
2. As the 3G network bandwidth is limited, you can’t use large video size. Please set the video
and audio streaming parameters as listed below.
For more information, please refer to Audio and video on page 44.
Video Mode
Frame size
Maximum frame rate
Intra frame period
Video quality (Constant bit rate)
Audio type (GSM-AMR)
MPEG-4
176 x 144
5 fps
1S
40kbps
12.2kbps
3. As most ISP and players only support port number 554 to allow RTSP streaming to go
through, please set the RTSP port to 554. For more information, please refer to RTSP
Streaming on page 39.
4. Launch the players on 3GPP-compatible mobile devices (ex. Real Player).
5. Type the URL commands in the player.
The format is rtsp://<public ip address of your camera>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming access
name for stream1 or stream2>.
For example:
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp
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Using VIVOTEK recording software
The product software CD also contains recording software, allowing simultaneous monitoring
and video recording for multiple Network Cameras. Please install the recording software; then
launch the program to add the Network Camera to the Channel list. For detailed information
about how to use the recording software, please refer to the user’s manual of the software or
download it at http://www.vivotek.com.
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Main Page
This chapter explains the layout of the main page. It is composed of the following sections: Logo
of VIVOTEK INC., Host name, Camera control panel, Menu, and Live video window.
Logo of VIVOTEK INC.
Host name
Camera control area
Live view window
Configuration area
Logo of VIVOTEK INC.
Click this logo to visit VIVOTEK website.
Host name
The host name can be customized to fit your needs. For more information, please refer to System on page
25.
Camera control area
Video Stream: This Network Cmera supports MJPEG or MPEG-4 dual streams simultaneously. You can
select either one for live viewing.
Digital Output: Click to turn on or off the digital output device.
Configuration area
Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to
Client Settings on page 22.
Configuration: Click this button to access the configuration page of Network Camera. It is suggested that
a password is applied to the Network Camera so that only the administrator can configure the Network
Camera. For more information, please refer to Configuration on page 24.
Language: Click this button to choose a language for the user interface. Language options are available
in: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, ᮹ᴀ䁲, Português, ㇵԧЁ᭛ and ᖅᡝϛМ.
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Live Video Window
■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MPEG-4:
MPEG-4 protocol and media options
Video title
Title and time
Time
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Video and audio control buttons
Video title: The video title can be configured. For more information, please refer to Video settings on page 44.
MPEG-4 protocol and media options: The transmission protocol and media options for MPEG-4 video
streaming. For further configuration, please refer to Client Settings on page 22.
Time: Display the current time. For further configuration, please refer to Video settings on page 44.
Title and time: Video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For further configuration,
please refer to Video settings on page 44.
Video and audio control buttons: Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera
configuration, some buttons may not be available.
Snapshot: Click this button to capture and save still images. The captured images will be displayed in
a pop-up window. Right-click the image and choose Save Picture As to save it in JPEG (*.jpg) or BMP
(*.bmp) format.
Digital zoom: Click and uncheck Disable digital zoom to enable the zoom operation. The navigation
screen indicates which part of the image is being magnified. To control the zoom level, drag the slider
bar. To move to a different area you want to magnify, drag the navigation screen.
Pause: Pause the transmission of streaming media. The button becomes
clicking the Pause button.
Stop: Stop the transmission of streaming media. Click the
transmission.
Resume button after
Resume button to continue
Start MP4 recording: Click this button to record video clips in MP4 file format to your computer. Press
the
Stop MP4 recording button to end recording. When you quit the web browser, video recording
stops accordingly. To specify the storage destination and the file name, please refer to MP4 Saving
Options on page 23 for details.
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Volume: When the
local computer.
Mute function is not activated, move the slider bar to adjust the volume at
Mute: Turn off the volume at local computer. The button becomes
the Mute button.
Audio on button after clicking
Talk: Click this button to talk to people around the Network Camera. Audio will come out from the
external speaker connected to the Network Camera. Click this button
again to stop talk.
Mic Volume: When the
Mute function is not activated, move the slider bar to adjust the
microphone volume at local computer.
Mute: Turn off the
clicking the Mute button.
Mic volume at local computer. The button becomes
Mic on button after
Full Screen: Click this button to switch to full screen mode. Press “Esc” key to switch back to normal
mode.
■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to MJPEG:
Video title
Title and time
Time
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Video control buttons
Video title: The video title can be configured. For more information, please refer to Video settings on
page 44.
Time: Display the current time. For more information, please refer to Video settings on page 44.
Title and time: Video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For more information, please
refer to Video settings on page 44.
Video and audio control buttons: Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera
configuration, some buttons may not be available.
Snapshot: Click this button to capture and save still images. The captured images will be displayed
in a pop-up window. Right-click the image and choose Save Picture As to save it in JPEG (*.jpg) or BMP
(*.bmp) format.
Digital zoom: Click and uncheck Disable digital zoom to enable the zoom operation. The navigation
screen indicates which part of the image is being magnified. To control the zoom level, drag the slider
bar. To move to a different area you want to magnify, drag the navigation screen.
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Start MP4 recording: Click this button to record video clips in MP4 file format to your computer. Press
the
Stop MP4 recording button to end recording. When you quit the web browser, video recording
stops accordingly. To specify the storage destination and the file name, please refer to MP4 Saving
Options on page 23 for details.
Full Screen: Click this button to switch to full screen mode. Press “Esc” key to switch back to normal
mode.
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Client Settings
This chapter explains how to select the stream transmission mode and saving options at local
computer. When completed with the settings on this page, click Save on the page bottom to
take effect.
MPEG-4 Media Options
Select to stream video or audio data. This works only when the video mode is set to MPEG-4.
MPEG-4 Protocol Options
Depending on your network environment, there are four transmission modes of MPEG-4 streaming:
UDP unicast: This protocol allows for more real-time audio and video streams. However, network
packets may be lost due to network burst traffic and images may be broken. Activate UDP connection
when occasions require time-sensitive responses and the video quality is less important. Note that each
unicast client connecting to the server takes up additional bandwidth and the Network Camera allows up
to ten simultaneous accesses.
UDP multicast: This protocol allows multicast-enabled routers to forward network packets to all clients
requesting streaming media. This helps to reduce the network transmission load of the Network Camera
while serving multiple clients at the same time. Note that to utilize this feature, the Network Camera
must be configured to enable multicast streaming at the same time. For more information, see RTSP
Streaming on page 34.
TCP: This protocol guarantees the complete delivery of streaming data and thus provides better video
quality. Nevertheless, the downside with this protocol is that its real-time effect is not as good as that of
the UDP protocol.
HTTP: This protocol allows the same quality as TCP protocol and you don’t need to open specific port
for streaming under some network environments. Users inside a firewall can utilize this protocol to allow
streaming data to come through.
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MP4 Saving Options
Users can record the 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 put in front of the video file name.
Add date and time suffix to the file name: Select this option to add date and time to the file name suffix.
CLIP_20080108-180853
File name prefix Date and time suffix
The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS
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Configuration
Click Configuration on the main page will 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 setup your network camera without
much efforts. To simplify the setting procedure, VIVOTEK designs two kinds of user inferface-advanced mode for professional users and basic mode for entry-level users. Some advanced
functions (HTTPS/ Access list/ Homepage layout/ Application/ Recording/ System log/ View
parameters) won’t be displayed in basic mode.
If you want to set up advanced functions, please click [Advanced mode] on the bottom of the
configuration list to quickly switch to Advanced mode.
Another smart design to keep this user interface neat and easy to configure is that the detailed
information will be hidden unless you click on the function item. When you click on the first
function item, the detailed information of the first function item will be displayed; when you
click on the second function item, the detailed information of the second function item will be
displayed and that of the first function item will roll up simultaneously.
Following is the interface of Basic mode and Advanced mode:
Basic mode
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Configuration list
Click to switch to Advanced mode
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Advanced mode
Configuration list
Click to switch to Basic mode
Firmware Version
Each function on the configuration list will be explained in the following sections. Those
functions that only show 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 to Advanced mode.
System
This section explains how to configure the basic settings for the Network Camera, such as the
host name and system time. It is composed of the following three columns: System, System
Time and DI and DO. When completed with the settings on this page, click Save on the page
bottom to take effect.
System
Host name: Enter a desired name for the Network Camera. The text will be displayed at the top of the
main page.
Turn off the LED indicators: If you don’t want to let others know that the network camera is working, you
can select this option to turn off the LED indicators.
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System Time
Keep current date and time: Select this option to reserve 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.
Sync with computer time: Select this option to synchronize the date and time of the Network Camera with
the local computer. The read-only date and time of the PC is displayed as updated.
Manual: The administrator can enter the date and time manually. Note that the date and time format are
[yyyy/mm/dd] and [hh:mm:ss].
Automatic: The Network Time Protocol is a protocol serves synchronize computer clocks by periodically
querying an NTP Server.
NTP server: Assign the IP address or domain name of the time-server. Leaving the text box blank
connects the Network Camera to the default time-servers.
Update interval: Select to update the time with the NTP server on hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
Time zone Advanced mode : According to your local time zone, select one from the drop-down list. If
you want to upload the daylight saving time rules on Maintenance page, please refer to Upload / Export
Daylight Saving Time Configuration File on page 71 for details.
DI and DO
Digital input: Select High or Low to define normal status of the digital input. The Network Camera will
report the current status.
Digital output: Select Grounded or Open to define normal status of the digital output. The Network
Camera will show whether the trigger is activated or not.
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Security
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 Manage User column, please apply a password for the “root” account first.
1. Type the password identically in both text boxes, and click Save to enable password protection.
2. A window will be prompted for authentication; type the correct user’s name and password in related
fields to access the Network Camera.
Manage User
Administrators can add up to 20 user accounts.
1. Input the new user’s name and password.
2. Select the Privilege for new user account. Click Add to take effect.
Access rights are sorted by user privilege (Administrator, Operator, and Viewer). Only administrators
can access the Configuration page. Though operators can not access the Configurationpage, they are
capable of using the url commands to get and set the value of parameters. For more information, please
refer to URL Commands of the Network Camera on page 73. Viewers can only access the main page for
live viewing.
Here you also can change user’s access rights or delete user accounts.
1. Select an existing account to modify.
2. Make necessary changes and then click Update or Delete to take effect.
Manage Privilege Advanced mode
In this section, you can modify the manage privilege (Digital Output) of operators or viewers. Check or
uncheck the item, and then click Save to take effect. If you give Operators the privilege to control Digital
Output, they will have the right to choose turn on or turn off the Digital Output devices on the main page.
(Please refer to Main Page on page 18.)
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HTTPS
Advanced mode
This section explains how to enable authentication and encrypted communication over SSL. It
helps protect streaming data transmission over the Internet.
Enable HTTPS
Check this item to enable HTTPS communication, and then select a connection option: "HTTP & HTTPS"
or "HTTPS only". Note that you have to create and install certificate first in the second column.
Create and Install Certificate Method
There are three ways to create and install certificate:
Create self-signed certificate automatically
1. Select this option.
2. In the first column, check Enable HTTPS secure connection, and then select a connection option:
“HTTP & HTTPS” or “HTTPS only”.
3. Click Save to generate certificate.
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4. The Certificate Information will automatically show up in the third column as below. You can click
Property to see the detailed information of the certificate.
5. Click Home to return to the main page. Change the address from “http://” to “https://“ on 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.html
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Create self-signed certificate manually
1. Select this option.
2. Click Create to open a Create Certificate page, and then click Save to generate the certificate.
3. The Certificate Information will automatically show up in the third column as below. You can click
Property to see the detailed information of the certificate.
4. Please refer to step 5. on last page.
Create certificate and install : Select this option if you want to create a certificate from a certificate
authority.
1. Select this option.
2. Click Create to open a Create Certificate page, and then click Save to generate the certificate.
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3. If you see the following Information Bar, click OK and the menu bar on the top of the page to allow the
Pop-ups.
4. The Pop-up window shows an example of a certificate request.
5. Look for a trusted certificate authority that issues digital certificates. Enroll the Network Camera. Wait
for the certificate authority to issue a SSL certificate; then upload the issued certificate on the second
column.
6. Please refer to step 4. and 5. on page 29.
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NOTE
► How to cancel HTTPS settings?
1. Uncheck Enable HTTPS secure connection in the first column and then click Save, then a warning
dialog will pop up.
2. Click OK to disable HTTPS.
3. The address will change from “https://” to “http://“ automatically.
► If you want to create and install other certificate, please remove the existing one. To remove the
signed certificated, uncheck the Enable HTTPS secure connection in the first column and click
Save. Then click Remove to erase the certificate.
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Network
This section explains how to configure wired network connection for the Network Camera.
Network Type
LAN
Select this option when the Network Camera is deployed in a local area network (LAN) and is intended
to be accessed by local computers. The default setting of Network Type is LAN. Rememer to click Save
when you complete the Network setting.
Get IP address automatically: Select this option to obtain an available dynamic IP address assigned by a
DHCP server each time the camera is connected to the LAN.
Use fixed IP address: Select this option to manually assign a static IP address to the Network Camera.
1. You can make use of VIVOTEK installation wizard II on the software CD to easily set up the Network
Camera in LAN. Please refer to Software installation on page 12 for details.
2. Enter the static IP, Subnet mask, Default router, Primary DNS provided by your ISP.
Enable UPnP presentation: Select this option to enable UPnPTM presentation for your Network Camera
so that whenever a Network Camera is presented to the LAN, shortcuts of connected Network Cameras
will be listed in My Network Places. You can click the shortcut to link to the web browser. Currently,
UPnPTM is supported by Windows XP or later. Note that to utilize this feature, please make sure the
UPnPTM component is installed on your computer.
Network Camera (192.168.5.151)
Enable UPnP port forwarding: To access the Network Camera from the Internet, select this option to
allow the Network Camera to open ports on the router automatically so that video streams can be sent
out from a LAN. To utilize of this feature, make sure that your router supports UPnPTM and it is activated.
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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 in LAN.
2. Go to Home > Configuration > Application > Server Settings (please refer to Server Settings on page
59) to add a new server -- email or FTP server.
3. Go to Configuration > Application > Media Settings (please refer to Media Settings on page 52). Select
System log so that you will receive a list of system log in TXT file format which contains the Network
Camera’s public IP address in your email or on the FTP server.
4. Go to Configuration > Network > Network Type. Select PPPoE and enter the user name and password
provided by your ISP. Click Save to take effect.
5. The Network Camera starts to reboot.
6. Disconnect the power source of the Network Camera; remove it from the LAN environment to the
Internet.
NOTE
► If the default ports are already used by other device connecting 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 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. Go to Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs.
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2. In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Add/Remove Windows Components.
3. In the Windows Components Wizard dialog box, select Networking Services and then click Details.
4. In the Networking Services dialog box, select Universal Plug and Play and then click OK.
5. Click Next in the following window.
6. Click Finish. UPnP TM is enabled.
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► 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 bothersome network configuration. In the case of
Network Cameras, you will see Network Camera shortcuts at My Network Places.
► Enabling UPnP port forwarding allows the Network Camera to open secondary HTTP port on the
router, not HTTP port, meaning that you have to add the secondary HTTP port number behind the
Network Camera’s public address in order to access the Network Camera from the Internet. For
example, when the HTTP port is set to 80 and the secondary HTTP port is set to 8080, refer to the list
below for the Network Camera’s IP address.
From the Internet
http://203.67.124.123:8080
In LAN
http://192.168.4.160 or
http://192.168.4.160:8080
► If the PPPoE settings are incorrectly configured or the Internet access is not working, restore the
Network Camera to factory default; please refer to Restore on page 69 for details. After the Network
Camera is reset to factory default, it is accessible in LAN.
HTTP Advanced mode
To utilize the HTTP authentication, make sure that your have set a password for the Network Camera
first; please refer to Security on page 27 for details.
Authentication: Depending on your network security requirements, the Network Camera provides two
types of security settings for a HTTP transaction: basic and digest.
If basic authentication is selected, the password is sent in plain text format; there can be potential risks
of being intercepted. If digest authentication is selected, user credentials are encrypted in MD5 algorithm
and thus provide better protection against unauthorized accesses.
HTTP port / Secondary HTTP port: By default, the HTTP port is set to 80 and the secondary HTTP port is
set to 8080. Also, they can be assigned with another port number between 1025 and 65535. If the ports
are incorrectly assigned, the following warning messages will be displayed:
To access the Network Camera in LAN, both HTTP port and secondary HTTP port can be used to access
the Network Camera. For example, when the HTTP port is set to 80 and the secondary HTTP port is set
to 8080, refer to the list below for the Network Camera’s IP address.
In LAN
http://192.168.4.160 or
http://192.168.4.160:8080
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Access name for stream 1 / Access name for stream 2: The access name is used to differentiate the
streaming source. When using Mozilla Firefox or Netscape to access the Network Camera, and the video
mode is set to JPEG, users will receive continuous JPEG pictures. This technology, known as “server
push”, allows the Network Camera to feed live pictures to Mozilla Firefox and Netscape.
URL command -- http://<ip address>:<http port>/<access name for stream1 or stream2>
For example, when the Access name for stream 2 is set to video2.mjpg:
1. Launch Mozilla Firefox or Netscape.
2. Type the 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.mjpg
NOTE
► Microsoft ® Internet Explorer does not support server push technology; therefore, using http://<ip
address>:<http port>/<access name for stream1 or stream2> will fail to access the Network Camera.
HTTPS
By default, the HTTPS port is set to 443. It also can be assigned with another port number between 1025
and 65535.
Two way audio
By default, the two way audio port is set to 5060. Also, it can be assigned with another port number
between 1025 and 65535.
The Network Camera supports two way audio communication so that operators can transmit and receive
audio simultaneously. By using the Network Camera’s built-in or external microphone and an external
speaker, you can communicate with people around the Network Camera.
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Note that as JPEG only transmits a series of JPEG images to the client, to enable two-way audio
function, make sure the video mode is set to “MPEG-4” on Audio and Video settings page and the media
option is set to “Video and Audio” on the Client Settings page. Please refer to Client Settings on page 22
and Audio and Video Settings on page 45.
Audio send to operators
America
Audio send from operators
Taiwan
Audio is being transmitted to the Network Camera
Mute
Talk button
Mic volume
to enable audio transmission to the Network Camera; click
Click
microphone; click
to turn off the audio. To stop talking, click
again.
to adjust the volume of
FTP
FTP server allows the user to save recorded video clips. And you can utilize VIVOTEK Installation Wizard
2 to upgrade firmware via FTP server. By default, the FTP port is set to 21. It also can be assigned with
another port number between 1025 and 65535.
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RTSP Streaming
To utilize the RTSP streaming authentication, make sure that your have set a password for the Network
Camera first; please refer to Security on page 27 for details.
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; there can be potential risks
of being intercepted. If digest authentication is selected, user credentials are encrypted in MD5 algorithm
and thus provide better protection against unauthorized accesses.
The accessibility of the RTSP streaming for the three authentication modes are listed in the following
table:
Quick Time player
Real Player
Disable
Basic
Digest
O
O
O
O
O
X
Access name for stream 1 / Access name for stream 2: This Network camera supports dual streams
simultaneously. The access name is used to differentiate the streaming source.
If you want to use a RTSP player to access the Network Camera, you have to set the video mode to
MPEG-4, and use the following RTSP URL command to request a transmission of streaming data.
rtsp://<ip address>:<rtsp port>/<access name for stream1 or stream2>
For example, when the access name for stream 1 is set to live.sdp:
1. Launch a RTSP player.
2. Choose File > Open URL. An URL dialog box will pop up.
3. Type the URL command in the text box. For example:
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp
4. The live video will be displayed in your player as below.
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RTSP port /RTP port for video, audio/ RTCP port for video, audio
The RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of streaming media. By default, the port
number is set to 554.
■ The RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) is used to deliver video and audio data to the clients. By
default, the RTP port for video is set to 5556 and the RTP port for audio is set to 5558.
■ The RTCP (Real-time Transport Control Protocol) allows the Network Camera to transmit the data by
monitoring Internet traffic volume. By default, the RTCP port for video is set to 5557 and the RTCP port
for audio is set to 5559.
The five ports can be changed between 1025 and 65535. The RTP port must be an even number and
the RTCP port is RTP port number plus one, and thus always be odd. When the RTP port changes, the
RTCP port will change accordingly.
If the RTP ports are incorrectly assigned, the following warning message will display:
Multicast settings for stream 1 / Multicast settings for stream 2: Click the items to display the detailed
configutations. Select the Always multicast to enable multicast for stream 1 or stream 2.
Unicast video transmission delivers a stream through point-to-point transmission; multicast, on the other
hand, sends a stream to the multicast group address and allows multiple clients to acquire the stream
at the same time by requesting a copy from the multicast group address. Therefore, multicast can
effectively save Internet bandwith.
The five ports can be changed between 1025 and 65535. The multicast RTP port must be an even
number and the multicast RTCP port number is the multicast RTP port number plus one, and thus it is
always be odd. When the multicast RTP port changes, the multicast RTCP port will change accordingly.
If the multicast RTP video ports are incorrectly assigned, the following warning message will display:
Multicast TTL [1~255]: The multicast TTL (Time to live) is the value that tells the router the range a
packet can be forwarded.
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DDNS
This section explains how to configure 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.
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 camera from the Internet.
Additionally, we offer other DDNS providers, such as Dyndns.org(Dynamic), Dyndns.org(Custom), TZO.
com, DHS.org, CustomSafe100, dyn-interfree.it.
Note that before utilizing this function, please apply a dynamic domain account first.
■ Safe100.net
1. In the DDNS column, select Safe100.net from the drop-down list. Click I accept after reviewing the
terms of the Service Agreement.
2. In the Register column, fill in the Host name (xxxx.safe100.net), Email, Key and Confirm Key, and then
click Register. After a host name has been successfully created, a successful message will show in
the DDNS Registration Result column.
[Register] Successfully Your account information has
been mailed to registered e-mail address
3. Click Copy and all the registered information will automatically be uploaded to the corresponding fields
in the DDNS column on the top of the page as the picture shows.
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[Register] Successfully Your account information has
been mailed to registered e-mail address
4. Select Enable DDNS and then click Save to take effect.
■ CustomSafe100
VIVOTEK offers documents to establish 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 drop-down list.
2. In the Register column, fill in the Host name, Email, Key and Confirm Key; then click Register.
After a host name has been successfully created, you will see a successful message in the DDNS
Registration Result column.
3. Click Copy and all the registered information will be uploaded to the corresponding fields in the DDNS
column.
4. Select Enable DDNS and then click Save to take effect.
Forget key: Click this button if you forget the key of Safe100.net or CustomSafe100. Your account
information will be sent to your email address.
Refer to the following links to apply a dynamic domain account when selecting other DDNS
providers:
■ Dyndns.org(Dynamic) / Dyndns.org(Custom): visit http://www.dyndns.com/
■ TZO.com: visit http://www.tzo.com/
■ DHS.org: visit http://www.dhs.org/
■ dyn-interfree.it: visit http://dyn-interfree.it/
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Access list
Advanced mode
This section explains how to control the access permission by checking the client PC’s IP
addresses.
Allowed list / Denied list
There are two lists for permission control: Allowed list and Denied list. Only those clients whose IP
addresses are in the Allowed list and not in the Denied list can access the Network Camera.
1. In the Allowed list or Denied list column, type the starting IP address and ending IP address in the text
boxes. A total of ten lists can be configured for both columns.
2. Click Add to take effect.
NOTE
► For example, when the range of allowed list is set from 1.1.1.0 to 192.255.255.255 and the range
of denied list is set from 1.1.1.0 to 170.255.255.255, Only users’ IP located between 171.0.0.0 and
192.255.255.255 can access the Network Camera.
Alowed
List
Denied
List
Delete allowed list / Delete denied list
1. In the Delete allowed list or Delete denied list, select a list from the drop-down list.
2. Click Delete to take effect.
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Audio and video
This section explains how to cofigure audio and video performances of the Network Camera. It
is composed of the following two columns: Video settings and Audio settings.
Video Settings
Video title: Enter a name that will be displayed on the title bar of the live video.
Video title
Color: Select to display colorful or black/white video streams.
Power line frequency: Set the power line frequency in consistent with local utility settings to eliminate
uncomfortable image flickering associated with fluorescent lights. Note that after the power line frequency
is changed, it is required to disconnect and reconnect the power cord of the Network Camera in order for
the new setting to take effect.
Video orientation: Flip--vertically reflect the display of the live video; Mirror--horizontally reflect the display
of the live video. Select both options if the Network Camera is installed upside-down (ex. on the ceiling)
to correct the image orientation.
Maximum Exposure Time: 1/120 S, 1/60 S, 1/30 S, 1/15 S, 1/5 S, and Auto.
Overlay title and time stamp on video: Select this option to place the video title and time on video
streams.
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Note that when the frame size is set to 176 x 144 as the right picture below, only time will be stamped on
video streams.
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Fix iris Advanced mode : If it is the first time to install the Network Camera, it is suggusted to select
this item to set up the iris at the maximum value; then adjust the zoom factor and focus range. Upon
completion, uncheck this item to enable auto iris.
Image Settings
Click Image settings to open the Image Settings page. In this page, you can tune White balance,
Brightness, Saturation, Contrast, and Sharpness for video compensation.
White balance: Adjust the value for best color temperature.
■ Auto
The Network Camera automatically adjusts the color temperature of light in response to different light
sources. The white balance setting defaults to Auto and works well in most situations.
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■ Keep current value
Follow the steps below to manually set the white balance to compensate for the ambient lighting
conditions.
1. Set the White balance to Auto and click Save.
2. Place a sheet of white paper in front of the lens; then allow the Network Camera to adjust the color
temperature automatically.
3. Select Keep current value to confirm the setting while the white balance is being measured.
4. Click Save to take effect.
Image Adjustment
■ Brightness: Adjust the image brightness level, which ranges from -5 to +5. The default value is set to 0.
■ Saturation: Adjust the image saturation level, which ranges from -5 to +5. The default value is set to 0.
■ Contrast: Adjust the image contrast level, which ranges from -5 to +5. The default value is set to 0.
■ Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness level, which ranges from -3 to +3. The default value is set to +3.
You can click Preview to fine-tune the image, or click Restore to recall the original settings without
incorporating the changes. When completed with the settings on this page, click Save to take effect and
click Close to quit the page.
Privacy mask
Click Privacy Mask to open setting page. In this page, you can block out some sensitive zones for
privacy concerns.
■ To set the privacy mask windows, follow the steps below:
1. Click New to add a new window.
2. To resize 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. Enter a descriptive Window Name and click Save to take effect.
4. Select Enable privacy mask to enable this function.
NOTE
► Up to 5 privacy mask windows can be set in the same screen.
► If you want to delete the window, please click on the ‘x’ at the upper right-hand corner of the window
to close the window.
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Video quality settings for stream 1 / stream 2
The Network Camera offers two choices of video compression standards for real-time viewing: MPEG-4
and MJPEG.
Click the items to display the detailed configutations. You can set up two seperate streams for the
Network Camera for different viewing devices. For example, set a smaller frame size and a lower bit rate
for remote viewing on mobile phones; or set a larger video size and a higher bit rate for live viewing on
web browsers.
If MPEG-4 mode is selected, it is streamed in RTSP protocol. There are four dependent parameters
provided in MPEG-4 mode for video performance adjustment.
■ Frame size
Select the video size. Note that a larger frame size takes up more bandwidth. The frame sizes are
selectable in the following resolutions: 176 x 144, 352 x 240 and 640 x 480.
■ Maximum frame rate
This limits the maximal refresh frame rate per second. Set the frame rate higher for a smoother video
quality.
If the power line frequency is set to 50Hz, the frame rates are selectable at the following rates: 1fps,
2fps, 3fps, 5fps, 8fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps and 25fps. If the power line frequency is set to 60Hz, the
frame rates are selectable at the following rates: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 5fps, 8fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps
and 30fps.
■ Intra frame period
Determine how often to plant an I frame. The shorter the duration, the more likely you will get a better
video quality, but at the cost of higher network bandwidth consumption. Select the intra frame period
from the following duration: 1/4 second, 1/2 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds and 4 seconds.
■ Video quality
A complex scene generally produces larger file size, meaning that higher bandwidth will be needed
for data transmission. Therefore, if Constant bit rate is selected, the bandwidth utilization is fixed at
a selected level, resulting in mutable video quality performances. The bit rates are selectable at the
following rates: 20Kbps, 30Kbps, 40Kbps, 50Kbps, 64Kbps, 128Kbps, 256Kbps, 512Kbps, 768Kbps,
1Mbps, 2Mbps, 3Mbps and 4Mbps.
On the other hand, if Fixed quality is selected, all frames are transmitted with the same quality;
bandwidth utilization is therefore unpredictable. The video qualities are selectable at the following
settings: Medium, Standard, Good, Detailed and Excellent.
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If JPEG mode is selected, the Network Camera continuously sends JPEG images to the clients,
producing dynamic effects similar to movies. Every single JPEG image transmitted guarantees the same
image quality, which in turn comes at the expense of variable bandwidth usage. And because the media
contents are a combination of JPEG images, no audio data is transmitted to the clients. There are three
dependent parameters provided in MPEG-4 mode for video performance adjustment.
■ Frame size
Select the video size. Note that a larger frame size takes up more bandwidth. The frame sizes are
selectable in the following resolutions: 176 x 144, 352 x 240 and 640 x 480.
■ Maximum frame rate
This limits the maximal refresh frame rate per second. Set the frame rate higher for a smoother video
quality.
If the power line frequency is set to 50Hz, the frame rates are selectable at the following rates: 1fps,
2fps, 3fps, 5fps, 8fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps and 25fps. If the power line frequency is set to 60Hz, the
frame rates are selectable at the following rates: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 5fps, 8fps, 10fps, 15fps, 20fps, 25fps
and 30fps.
■ Video quality
The video qualities are selectable at the following settings: Medium, Standard, Good, Detailed and
Excellent.
Day/Night settings
Switch to B/W in night mode
Select it to enable the Network Camera to automatically switch to B/W in night mode.
IR cut filter
With a removable IR-cut filter and built-in IR illuminators, up to 15m, this Network Camera can
automatically remove the filter and turn on the IR illuminators to let IR light into the sensor for low light
sensitivity.
■ Auto
The Network Camera automatically removes the filter by judging the level of ambient light.
■ Day mode
In day mode, the Network Camera switches on the IR cut filter at all times to block the infrared light
from reaching the sensor so that the colors will not be distorted.
■ Night mode
In night mode, the Network Camera switches off the IR cut filter at all times for the sensor to accept
the infrared light, thus helps improve low light sensitivity.
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■ Schedule mode
The Network Camera switches between day mode and night mode based on specified schedule.
Enter the starting time and ending time for the day mode. Note that the time format is [hh:mm] and is
expressed in 24-hour clock time. By default, the starting time and ending time of day mode are set to
07:00 and 18:00.
Light sensor sensitivity
Select Low, Normal, or High for the light senser sensibility.
Disable IR LED
If you don’t want to use IR illuminators, you can select this option to turn off.
Audio settings
Mute: Select this option to disable audio transmission from the Network Camera to all clients. Note
that if mute mode is turned on, no audio data will be transmitted to all clients even though the audio
transmission is enabled in the Client Settings page. In that case, the following message is displayed.
Internal microphone input gain: Select the gain of the internal audio input according to ambient
conditions. Adjust the gain from +21 db (most sensitive) ~ -33 db (least sensitive).
External microphone input: Select the gain of the external audio input according to ambient conditions.
Adjust the gain from +21 db (most sensitive) ~ -33 db (least sensitive).
Audio type: Select audio codec AAC or GSM-AMR and the bit rate Advanced mode .
■ AAC targets at performing good sound quality at the cost of higher bandwidth consumption. The bit
rates are selectable at the following rates: 16Kbps, 32Kbps, 48Kbps, 64Kbps, 96Kbps and128Kbps.
■ GSM-ARM is designed to optimize speech quality and requires less bandwidth. The bit rates are
selectable at the following rates: 4.75Kbps, 5.15Kbps, 5.90Kbps, 6.7Kbps, 7.4Kbps, 7.95Kbps,
10.2Kbps and 12.2Kbps.
When completed with the settings on this page, click Save to take effect.
NOTE
► The Network Camera offers two inputs to capture audio - internal microphone or external microphone.
The internal/external microphone switch is located on the side of the Network Camera.
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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.
Video(TCP-AV)
Follow the steps below to enable motion detection:
1. Click New to add a new motion detection window.
2. In the Window Name text box, enter a descriptive name for the motion detection window.
■ To move and resize the window, drag-drop the window.
■ To delete window, click X at top right of the window.
3. Define the sensitivity to moving objects and the space ratio of all alerted pixels by moving the
Sensitivity and Percentage slider bar.
4. Click Save to take effect.
5. Select Enable motion detection to enable this function.
For example:
Video(TCP-AV)
The Percentage Indicator will rise or fall depending on the image variation. When motions are detected
by the Network Camera and are judged to exceed the defined threshold, a red bar rises. Meanwhile,
the motion detection window will be outlined in red. Photos or videos can be captured instantly and
configured to send to the remote server (Email, FTP) by utilizing this feature as a trigger source. For
more information about how to plot an event, please refer to Application on page 54.
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A green bar indicates that even though motions are detected, the event will not be triggered because the
image variations are still falling under the defined threshold.
Percentage = 30%
NOTE
► How does motion detection work?
A
C
B
D
There are two parameters for setting the motion detection: 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. Higher sensitivity
settings are expected to sense a slight movement while smaller sensitivity settings tend to neglect
it. When the sensitivity is set to 70%, the Network Camera defines the pixels in the purple areas as
“alerted pixels” (frame D).
Percentage is a value that expresses the proportion of “alerted pixels” to all pixels in the motion
detection window. In this case, 50% of pixels are identified as “alerted pixels”. When the percentage is
set to 30%, the motions are judged to exceed the defined threshold; therefore, the motion window will
be outlined in red.
For applications that require higher security management, it is suggested to set higher sensitivity
settings and smaller percentage values.
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Homepage layout
Advanced mode
This section explains how to set up your own customized homepage layout.
Preview
This column shows the settings of your hompage layout. You can manually setup the background and
font colors in Theme Options, the third column on this page. The settings will automatically show up in
this Preview column. Following shows the default setting.
Logo graph
Here you can change the logo on the top of your homepage.
Follow the steps below to upload a new logo:
1. Click Custom to open the Browse blank.
2. Select a logo in your computer folders.
3. Click Upload to replace the logo with a new one.
4. Enter a website link if necessary.
5. Click Save to enable the settings.
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Theme options
Here you can change the color of your homepage layout. There are three kinds of preset patterns for you
to choose. The new layout will simultaneously present in the Preview column. Click Save to enable the
settings.
preset patterns
Font color of video title
Font color
Bk color of control area
Bk color of video area
Font color of configuration area
Bk color of configuration area
Frame color
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■ Follow the steps below to set up customed homepage:
1. Click Custom on the left column.
2. Click a blank you want to change color on the right column.
color picker
customed
pattern
3. The palette window will pop up as below.
2
3
1
4
4. Drag the slider bar and click on the left square to select a desired color.
5. The selected color will show up in the corresponding blank and in the Preview column.
6. Click Save to enable the settings.
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Application
Advanced mode
This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to react in response to particular
situations (event). A typical application is that when a motion is detected, the Network Camera
sends buffered images to a FTP server or e-mail address as notifications.
In the illustation on the right side, an event
can be triggered by many sources, such
as motion detection or external digital input
devices. When an event is triggered, you can
specify what kind of action will be performed.
You can configure the Network Camera
to send snapshots or videos to your email
address or FTP site.
Action
Event Trigger
(what to do)
ex. Motion detection,
Periodically, Digital input,
System reboot
Media
Server
(what to send)
(where to send)
ex. Snapshot, video clips,
system log, digital output
ex. Email, FTP, HTTP server,
network storage,
CF card
Event Settings
In the Event Settings column, click Add to open the Event Settings page. In this page, you can
arrange three elements -- Trigger, Schedule and Action to plot an event. A total of 3 event settings can be
configured.
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Event name: Enter a descriptive name for the event setting.
Enable this event: Select this option to enable this event setting.
Priority: Select the relative importance of this event (High, Normal, or Low). Events with higher priority
setting will be executed first.
Detect next event after
motion is detected.
seconds: Enter the duration in seconds to pause motion detection after a
An event is an action initiated by user-defined trigger source; it is the causal arrangement of the following
three elements: Trigger, Event Schedule, and Action.
Trigger
Also referred as the cause or stimulus, defines when to trigger the Network Camera. The trigger source
can be configured to use the Network Camera’s built-in motion detection mechanism or external digital
input devices.
There are four choices of trigger sources as below. Select the item to display the detailed configurations.
■ Video motion detection
This option makes use of the built-in motion detection mechanism as a trigger source. To enable this
function, you need to configure Motion Detection window first. For more information, please refer to
Motion detection on page 50 for details.
■ Periodically
This option allows the Network Camera to trigger periodically for every other defined minute. At most
999 minutes can be set.
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■ Digital input
This option allows the Network Camera to use external digital input device or sensor as a trigger
source. Depending on your applications, there are many choices of digital input devices on the market
which helps to sense any changes in temperature, vibration, sound and light, etc.
■ System boot
This option allows the Network Camera to trigger when the power of Network Camera is disconnected.
Event Schedule
Specify the effective period for the event.
■ Select the days on weekly basis.
■ Select the time for recording in 24-hr time format.
Action
Define what actions to be performed by the Network Camera when a trigger is activated.
■ Trigger digital output for
seconds
Select this option to turn on external digital output device when a trigger is activated. Specify the length
of trigger interval in the text box.
seconds
■ Turn on IR Illuminators for
Select this to turn on IR Illuminators when a trigger is activated every time or only in low light
conditions. Specify the length of trigger interval in the text box.
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NOTE
To plot an event with recorded video or snapshots, it is necessary to configure the server and media
settings, so that the Network Camera will know what action shall be performed (send media files to which
server) when a trigger is activated.
■ Add Server / Add Media
Click Add Server to configure Server Settings. For more information, please refer to Server Settings
on page 59.
Click Add Media to configure Media Settings. For more information, please refer to Media Settings on
page 62.
Here is an example of Event Settings page:
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When completed, click Save to take effect and then click Close to quit Event Settings page. The new
event settings / server settings / media settings will appear in the event drop-down list on the Application
page.
Here is an example of Application page with an event setting:
When the Event Status is ON, once an event is triggered by motion detection, the Network Camera will
automatically send snapshots via e-mail.
If you want to stop the event trigger, you can click ON to turn it into OFF status or click Delete to remove
the event setting.
To remove a server setting from the list, select a server name from the drop-down list and then click
Delete. Note that only when the server setting is not being applied to an event setting can it be deleted.
To remove a media setting from the list, select a media name from the drop-down list and then click
Delete. Note that only when the media setting is not being applied to an event setting can it be deleted.
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Server Settings
In the Server column, click Add Server on Event Settings page to open the server setting page. In this
page, you can specify where the notification messages will be send when a trigger is activated. A total of
5 server settings can be configured.
Server name: Enter a descriptive name for the server setting.
Server Type
There are four choices of server types available: Email, FTP, HTTP, and Network storage. Select the item
to display the detailed configurations. You can configure either one or all of them.
Email: Select to send the media files via Email when a trigger is activated.
■ Sender email address: Enter the email address of the sender.
■ Recipient email address: Enter the email address of the recipient.
■ Server address: Enter the domain name or IP address of the email server.
■ User name: Enter the user name of the email account if necessary.
■ Password: Enter the password of the email account if necessary.
To verify if the email settings are correctly configured, click Test. The result will be shown in a pop-up
window. If it works, you will also receive an email indicating the result.
Click Save to enable the settings.
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FTP: Select to send the media files to a FTP server when a trigger is activated.
■ Server address: Enter the domain name or IP address of the FTP server.
■ Server port
By default, the FTP port server is set to 21. Also, it can be assigned with another port number between
1025 and 65535.
■ User name: Enter the login name of the FTP account.
■ Password: Enter the password of the FTP account.
■ Remote folder name
Enter a folder to place the media file. If the folder name does not exist, the Network Camera will create
one on the FTP server.
■ 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.
To verify if the FTP settings are correctly configured, click Test. The result will be shown in a pop-up
window as below. If it works, you will also receive a test.txt file on the FTP server.
Click Save to enable the settings.
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HTTP: Select to send the media files to a HTTP server when a trigger is activated.
■ URL: Enter the URL of the HTTP server.
■ User name: Enter the user name if necessary.
■ Password: Enter the password if necessary.
To verify if the HTTP settings are correctly configured, click Test. The result will be shown in a pop-up
window as below. If it works, you will also receive a test.txt file on the HTTP server.
Click Save to enable the settings.
Network storage: Select to send the media files to a network storage when a trigger is activated. Please
refer to Network Storage Setting on page 64 for details.
Click Save to enable the settings.
When completed, click Close to quit the page. The new server settings will automatically show up on the
Event Settings page as below.
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Media Settings
In Media Settings column, click Add Media on Event Settings page to open the media settings page.
In this page, you can specify what kind of media to send when a trigger is activated. A total of 5 media
settings can be configured.
Media name: Enter a descriptive name for the media setting.
Media Type
There are three choices of media types available: Snapshot, Video Clip, and System log. Select the item
to display the detailed configurations. You can configure either one or all of them.
Snapshot: Select to send snapshots when a trigger is activated.
■ Source: Select to take snapshots from stream 1 or stream 2.
■ Send pre-event images
The Network Camera has a buffer area; it temporarily holds data up to a certain limit. Enter a number
to decide how many images to be captured before a trigger is activated. Up to seven images can be
generated.
■ Send post-event images
Enter a number to decide how many images to be captured after a trigger is activated. Up to seven
images can be generated.
For example, if both the Send pre-event images and Send post-event images are set to seven, a total
of fifteen images are generated after a trigger is activated.
1 pic.
2 pic.
3 pic.
4 pic.
5 pic.
6 pic.
7 pic.
8 pic.
9 pic.
10 pic.
11 pic. 10 pic.
12 pic. 13 pic.
14 pic.
15 pic.
The moment the trigger
is activated.
■ File Name Prefix
Enter the text that will be put in front of the file name.
■ Add date and time suffix to the file name
Select this option to add date and time to the file name suffix.
For example:
Snapshot_20080104_100341
File name prefix Date and time suffix
The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS
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Video Clip: Select to send video clips when a trigger is activated.
■ Source: Select to record video clips from stream 1 or stream 2.
■ Pre-event recording
The Network Camera has a buffer area; it temporarily holds data up to a certain limit. Enter a number
to decide how many seconds for video clips recording before a trigger is activated. Up to nine seconds
can be set.
■ Maximum duration
Specify the maximal recording duration in seconds. Up to ten seconds can be set.
For example, if the Pre-event recording is set to five seconds and the Maximum duration is set to ten
seconds, the Network Camera continues to record for another four seconds after a trigger is activated.
1 sec.
2 sec.
3 sec.
4 sec.
5 sec.
6 sec.
7 sec.
8 sec.
9 sec.
10 sec.
The moment the trigger
is activated.
■ Maximum file size
Specify the maximal file size allowed.
■ File Name Prefix
Enter the text that will be put in front of the file name.
For example:
Video_20080104_100341
File name prefix Date and time suffix
The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS
System log: Select to send a system log when a trigger is activated.
When completed, click Save to take effect and then click Close to quit this page. The new media settings
will show up on the Event Settings page as below. Select a server and media type for the event.
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Recording
Advanced mode
This section explains how to configure the recording settings for the Network Camera.
Recording Settings
NOTE
Before setting up this page, please set up the Network Storage first.
Network Storage Setting
Click Server to open the Server Settings page and follow the steps below to set up:
1. Fill in the information of your server.
For example:
3
the path of the network storage
(\\server name or IP address\folder name)
1
2
4
the user name and password of
your server
2. Click Test to check the setting. The result will be shown in a pop-up window.
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If it works, you will also receive a test.txt file on the network storage server.
3. Enter a descriptive server name.
4. Click Save to finish the setting and click Close to quit the page.
Recording Settings
Click Add to open the recording setting page. In this page, you can define the recording source,
recording schedule and recording capacity. A total of 2 recording settings can be configured.
Recording name: Enter a descriptive name for the recording setting.
Enable this recording: Select this option to enable video recording.
Priority: Select the relative importance of this recording setting (High, Normal, and Low).
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Source: Select the recording source (stream 1 or stream 2).
Recording Schedule: Specify the recording duration.
■ Select the days on weekly basis.
■ Select the time for recording in 24-hr time format.
Destination: Select the network storage you’ve just setup for the recorded video files.
Max. recording capacity: Please note that when the maximum capacity is reached, the oldest file will be
overwritten by the latest one.
File size for each recording: Specify the file size for each recording media.
File name prefix: Enter the text that will be put in front of the file name.
When completed, select Enable this recording. Click Save to take effect and then click Close to quit
this page. The system begins recording and send recorded file to the Network Stroage.
The new recording name will appear in the recording drop-down list on the recording page as below. To
remove a recording setting from the list, select a recording name from the drop-down list then and click
Delete.
■ Click Video: Open the Recording Settings page to modify.
■ Click ON: The Status will become OFF and stop recording.
■ Click NAS: Open the recorded file list as below.
The recorded files on Network Storage
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System log
Advanced mode
This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to send system log to the remote
server as a backup.
Remote Log
You can configure the Network Camera to send the system log file to a remote server as a log backup.
Before utilizing this feature, it is suggested to install a log-recording tool to receive system log messages
from the Network Camera. For example, a tool -- Kiwi Syslog Daemon. Visit http://www.kiwisyslog.com/
kiwi-syslog-daemon-overview/.
Follow the steps below to set up the remote log:
1. 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, select Enable remote log and click Save to take effect.
Current Log
This column displays the system’s log in chronological order. The system log is stored in the Network
Camera’s buffer area and will be overwritten when reaching a certain amount.
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View parameters
Advanced mode
The View parameters page lists the entire system’s parameters in alphabetical order. If you
need technical assistance, please provide the information listed in this page.
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Maintenance
This chapter explains how to restore the Network Camera to factory default, upgrade firmware
version, etc.
Reboot
This feature allows you to reboot the Network Camera, which takes about one minute to complete. When
completed, the live video page will be displayed in your browser. The following message will show during
the rebooting process.
If the connection fails after rebooting, manually enter the IP address of the Network Camera in the
address field to resume the connection.
Restore
This feature allows you to restore the Network Camera to factory default.
Network Type: Select this option to retain the Network Type settings (please refer to Network Type on
page 33).
Daylight Saving Time: Select this option to retain the Daylight Saving Time settings (please refer to
System on page 25)
Custom language: Select this option to retain the Custom language settings.
If none of the options is selected, all settings will be restored to factory default.
The following message is displayed during the restoring process.
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Upgrade Firmware
This feature allows you to upgrade the firmware on your Network Camera. It takes about five minutes to
complete the process.
Note that do not power off the Network Camera during the upgrade.
Follow the steps below to upgrade firmware:
1. Download a new firmware file from VIVOTEK website. The file is in pkg file format.
2. Click Browse… and specify the firmware file.
3. Click Upgrade. The Network Camera starts to upgrade and will reboot automatically when the upgrade
completes.
The upgrade is successful as you see “Reboot system now!! This connection will close”. After that, reaccess the Network Camera.
The following message is displayed when the upgrade is succeeded.
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The following message is displayed when you have selected an incorrect firmware file.
Starting firmware upgrade...
Do not power down the server during the upgrade.
The server will restart automatically after the upgrade is
completed.
It will takes about 1 - 5 minutes.
Wrong PKG file format
Unpack fail
Export / Upload Files Advanced mode
This feature allows you to Export / Upload daylight saving time rules and custom language files.
Export daylight saving time configuration file: Click to set the starting time and ending time of DST.
Follow the steps below to export:
1. In the Export files column, click Export to export a daylight saving time configuration file from the
Network Camera.
2. A File Downlaod dialog will pop up as below. Click Open to review the XML file or click Save to store
the file for further settings.
3. Open the file with Microsoft® Notepad and locate your time zone; set the starting time and ending time
of the DST. When completed, save the file.
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In the example below, the 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.
Upload daylight saving time rule: Click Browse… and specify the XML file to upload.
If the incorrect date and time is assigned, you will see the following warning message when uploading
the file to the Network Camera.
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, ᮹ᴀ䁲, Português, ㇵԧЁ᭛ and ᖅᡝϛМ.
Upload custom language file: Click Browse… and specify your own XML file to upload.
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Appendix
URL Commands of the Network Camera
Overview
For some customers who already have their own web site or web control application, Network Camera/
Video server can be easily integrated through convenient URLs. This section specifies the external HTTP
based application programming interface. The HTTP based camera interface provides the functionality
to request a single image, to control camera functions (PTZ, output relay etc.) and to get and set internal
parameter values. The image and CGI-requests are handled by the built in Web server.
Style convention
In URL syntax and in descriptions of CGI parameters, a text within angle brackets denotes a content
that is to be replaced with either a value or a string. When replacing the text string also the angle
brackets shall be replaced. An example of this is the description of the name for the server, denoted with
<servername> in the URL syntax description below, that is replaced with the string myserver in the URL
syntax example, also below.
URL syntax' are written with the “Syntax:" word written in bold face followed by a box with the referred
syntax as seen below. The name of the server is written as <servername>. This is intended to be
replaced with the name of the actual server. This can either be a name, e.g., "mywebcam" or "thecam.
adomain.net" or the associated IP number for the server, e.g., 192.168.0.220.
Syntax:
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg
Description of returned data is written with "Return:" in bold face followed by the returned data in a box. All data
returned as HTTP formatted, i.e., starting with the string HTTP is line separated with a Carriage Return and Line
Feed (CRLF) printed as \r\n.
Return:
HTTP/1.0 <HTTP code> <HTTP text>\r\n
URL syntax examples are written with "Example:" in bold face followed by a short description and a light grey box
with the example.
Example: request a single snapshot image
http://mywebserver/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg
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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, the internal
parameters must be written exactly as they are named in the camera or video server. The CGIs
are organized in function related directories under the cgi-bin directory. The file extension of the
CGI is required.
Syntax:
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/<subdir>[/<subdir>...]/<cgi>.<ext>
[?<parameter>=<value>[&<parameter>=<value>...]]
Example: Setting digital output #1 to active
http://mywebserver/cgi-bin/dido/setdo.cgi?do1=1
Security level
SECURITY
SUB-DIRECTORY
DESCRIPTION
0
anonymous
Unprotected.
1 [view]
anonymous,
LEVEL
viewer,
dido, camctrl
4 [operator]
anonymous,
dido,
2. Can control dido, ptz of camera
viewer,
Operator’s access right can modify most of camera’s
camctrl,
parameters except some privilege and network
options
operator
6 [admin]
anonymous,
dido,
1. Can view, listen, talk to camera
viewer,
camctrl,
Administrator’s access right can fully control the
camera’s operation.
operator, admin
7
N/A
Internal parameters. Unable to be changed by any
external interface.
Get server parameter values
Note: The access right depends on the URL directory.
Method: GET/POST
Syntax:
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/anonymous/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>]
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[&<parameter>…]
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>]
[&<parameter>…]
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/operator/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>]
[&<parameter>…]
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/getparam.cgi?[<parameter>]
[&<parameter>…]
where the <parameter> should be <group>[_<name>] or <group>[.<name>] If you do not
specify the any parameters, all the parameters on the server will be returned. If you specify only
<group>, the parameters of related group will be returned.
When query parameter values, the current parameter value are returned.
Successful control request returns paramter pairs as follows.
Return:
HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n
Content-Type: text/html\r\n
Context-Length: <length>\r\n
\r\n
<parameter pair>
where <parameter pair> is
<parameter>=<value>\r\n
[<parameter pair>]
<length> is the actual length of content.
Example: request IP address and it’s response
Request:
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
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Set server parameter values
Note: The access right depends on the URL directory.
Method: GET/POST
Syntax:
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/anonymous/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value>
[&<parameter>=<value>…][&update=<value>][&return=<return page>]
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value>
[&<parameter>=<value>…][&update=<value>] [&return=<return page>]
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/operator/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value>
[&<parameter>=<value>…][&update=<value>] [&return=<return page>]
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/setparam.cgi? <parameter>=<value>
[&<parameter>=<value>…][&update=<value>] [&return=<return page>]
PARAMETER
VALUE
DESCRIPTION
<group>_<name>
value to assigned
Assign <value> to the parameter <group>_<name>
update
<boolean>
set to 1 to actually update all fields (no need to use update
parameter in each group)
return
<return page>
Redirect to the page <return page> after the parameter is
assigned. The <return page> can be a full URL path or
relative path according the the current path. If you omit
this parameter, it will redirect to an empty page.
(note:
The
return
page
can
be
a
general
HTML
file(.htm, .html) or a Vivotek server script executable
(.vspx) file. It can not be a CGI command. It can not have
any extra parameters. This parameter must be put at end
of parameter list)
Return:
HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n
Content-Type: text/html\r\n
Context-Length: <length>\r\n
\r\n
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<parameter pair>
where <parameter pair> is
<parameter>=<value>\r\n
[<parameter pair>]
Only the parameters that you set and 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/1.0 200 OK\r\n
Content-Type: text/html\r\n
Context-Length: 33\r\n
\r\n
network.ipaddress=192.168.0.123\r\n
Available parameters on the server
Valid values:
VALID VALUES
DESCRIPTION
string[<n>]
Text string shorter than ‘n’ characters. The characters “,’, <,>,& are
invalid.
password[<n>]
The same as string but display ‘*’ instead
integer
Any number between (-231 – 1) and (231 – 1)
positive integer
Any number between 0 and (232 – 1)
<m> ~ <n>
Any number between ‘m’ and ‘n’
domain name[<n>]
A string limited to contain a domain name shorter than ‘n’ characters
(eg. www.ibm.com)
email address [<n>]
A string limited to contain a email address shorter than ‘n’
characters (eg. [email protected])
ip address
A string limited to contain an ip address (eg. 192.168.1.1)
mac address
A string limited to contain mac address without hyphen or colon
connected
boolean
A boolean value 1 or 0 represents [Yes or No], [True or False],
[Enable or Disable].
<value1>,
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<value2>,
<value3>,
…
blank
A blank string
everything inside <>
As description
NOTE: The camera should prevent to restart when parameter changed.
Group: system
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
hostname
string[40]
<product
1/6
host name of server
6/6
turn on(0) or turn off(1) all
dependent
>
ledoff
<boolean>
0
led indicators
lowlight
<boolean>
1
6/6
(0) Turn on white light LED
in all condition
(1) Only turn on white light
LED in low light
condition
date
time
<yyyy/mm/dd
<current
>,
date>
6/6
Current date of system. Set
to ‘keep’ keeping date
keep,
unchanged. Set to ‘auto’ to
auto
use NTP to synchronize date.
<hh:mm:ss>,
<current
keep,
time>
6/6
Current time of system. Set
to ‘keep’ keeping time
unchanged. Set to ‘auto’ to
auto
use NTP to synchronize time.
datetime
ntp
<MMDDhhmmY
<current
YYY.ss>
time>
<domain
<blank>
6/6
Another current time format
of system.
6/6
NTP server
name>,
*do not use “skip to invoke
<ip address>,
default server” for default
<blank>
timezoneindex
-489 ~ 529
<product
6/6
Indicate timezone and area
dependent
-480: GMT-12:00 Eniwetok,
>
Kwajalein
-440: GMT-11:00 Midway
Island, Samoa
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-400: GMT-10:00 Hawaii
-360: GMT-09:00 Alaska
-320: GMT-08:00 Las Vegas,
San_Francisco,
Vancouver
-280: GMT-07:00 Mountain
Time, Denver
-281: GMT-07:00 Arizona
-240: GMT-06:00 Central
America, Central Time,
Mexico City, Saskatchewan
-200: GMT-05:00 Eastern
Time, New York, Toronto
-201: GMT-05:00 Bogota,
Lima, Quito, Indiana
-160: GMT-04:00 Atlantic
Time, Canada, Caracas
,La Paz, Santiago
-140: GMT-03:30
Newfoundland
-120: GMT-03:00 Brasilia,
Buenos Aires,
Georgetown, Greenland
-80: GMT-02:00 Mid-Atlantic
-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,
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Minsk
83: GMT 02:00 Israel
120: GMT 03:00 Baghdad,
Kuwait, Riyadh,
Moscow, St. Petersburg,
Nairobi
121: GMT 03:00 Iraq
140: GMT 03:30 Tehran
160: GMT 04:00 Abu Dhabi,
Muscat, Baku,
Tbilisi, Yerevan
180: GMT 04:30 Kabul
200: GMT 05:00
Ekaterinburg, Islamabad,
Karachi,
Tashkent
220: GMT 05:30 Calcutta,
Chennai, Mumbai,
New Delhi
230: GMT 05:45 Kathmandu
240: GMT 06:00 Almaty,
Novosibirsk, Astana,
Dhaka, Sri Jayawardenepura
260: GMT 06:30 Rangoon
280: GMT 07:00 Bangkok,
Hanoi, Jakarta,
Krasnoyarsk
320: GMT 08:00 Beijing,
Chongqing, Hong Kong,
Kuala Lumpur, Singapore,
Taipei
360: GMT 09:00 Osaka,
Sapporo, Tokyo,
Seoul, Yakutsk
380: GMT 09:30 Adelaide,
Darwin
400: GMT 10:00 Brisbane,
Canberra, Melbourne,
Sydney, Guam, Vladivostok
440: GMT 11:00 Magadan,
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Caledonia
480: GMT 12:00 Aucklan,
Wellington, Fiji, Kamchatka,
Marshall Is.
520: GMT 13:00 Nuku'Alofa
daylight_enable
<boolean>
0
6/6
enable automatic daylight
saving to time zone
daylight_dstactual
<boolean>
0
6/7
mode
daylight_auto_beg
daylight saving time.
string[19]
NONE
6/7
intime
daylight_auto_en
string[19]
NONE
6/7
restore
reset
restoreexceptnet
display the current daylight
saving end time.
strings
N/A
6/7
s
updateinterval
display the current daylight
saving begin time.
dtime
daylight_timezone
check if current time is under
list of time zone which has
daylight saving time
0,
0
6/6
0 to disable automatic time
3600,
adjustment, otherwise, it
86400,
means the seconds between
604800,
NTP automatic update
2592000
interval.
0,
N/A
7/6
Restore the system
<positive
parameters to default value
integer>
after <value> seconds.
0,
N/A
7/6
Restart the server after
<positive
<value> seconds if <value>
integer>
is non-negative.
<Any value>
N/A
7/6
Restore the system
parameters to default value
except (ipaddress, subnet,
router, dns1, dns2, pppoe).
This command can cooperate
with other
“restoreexceptXYZ”
commands. When
cooperating with others, the
system parameters will be
restored to default value
except a union of combined
results.
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restoreexceptdst
<Any value>
N/A
7/6
Restore the system
parameters to default value
except all daylight saving
time settings.
This command can cooperate
with other
“restoreexceptXYZ”
commands. When
cooperating with others, the
system parameters will be
restored to default value
except a union of combined
results.
restoreexceptlang
<Any Value>
N/A
7/6
Restore the system
parameters to default value
except custom language file
user uploaded.
This command can cooperate
with other
“restoreexceptXYZ”
commands. When
cooperating with others, the
system parameters will be
restored to default value
except a union of combined
results.
SubGroup of system: info
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
modelname
string[40]
<product
0/7
model name of server
0/7
equal to “modelname”
0/7
12 characters mac address
dependent
>
extendedmodelnam
string[40]
e
<product
dependent
>
serialnumber
<mac
<product
address>
mac
without hyphen connected
address>
firmwareversion
string[40]
<product
0/7
The version of firmware,
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dependent
including model, company,
>
and version number in the
format
<MODEL-BRAND-VERSION>
language_count
language_i<0~(cou
<integer>
string[16]
nt-1)>
<product
0/7
Default number of webpage
dependent
language available on the
>
server
<product
0/7
Available default language
lists
dependent
>
customlanguage_m
<integer>
axcount
customlanguage_co
<integer>
<product
0/7
Maximum number of custom
dependent
language supported on the
>
server
0
0/7
unt
Number of custom language
which has been uploaded to
the server
customlanguage_i<
string
N/A
0/7
Custom language name
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
0~(maxcount-1)>
Group: status
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
(get/set)
di_i<0~(ndi-1)>
<boolean>
0
1/7
0 => Inactive, normal
1 => Active, triggered
do_i<0~ndi-1)>
<boolean>
0
1/7
0 => Inactive, normal
1 => Active, triggered
onlinenum_rtsp
integer
0
6/7
current RTSP connection
numbers
onlinenum_httppush
integer
0
6/7
current HTTP push server
connection numbers
Group: di_i<0~(ndi-1)>
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
normalstate
high,
low
high
1/1
indicate whether open circuit
or closed circuit represents
inactive status
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Group: do_i<0~(ndo-1)>
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
normalstate
open,
open
1/1
grounded
indicate whether open circuit
or closed circuit represents
inactive status
Group: security
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
privilege_do_viewer
<boolean>
0
6/6
DO privilege of viewer
privilege_do_operator
<boolean>
1
6/6
DO privilege of operator
user_i0_name
string[64]
root
6/7
User’s name of root
user_i<1~20>_name
string[64]
<blank>
6/7
User’s name
user_i0_pass
password[64]
<blank>
6/6
root’s password
user_i<1~20>_pass
password[64]
<blank>
7/6
User’s password
user_i0_privilege
viewer,
admin
6/7
root’s privilege
viewer
6/6
User’s privilege.
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
operator,
admin
user_i<1~20>_
viewer,
privilege
operator,
admin
Group: network
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
(get/set)
type
lan,
lan
6/6
Network connection type
1
6/6
1 => get ipaddress, subnet,
pppoe
resetip
<boolean>
router, dns1, dns2 from DHCP
server at next reboot
0 => use preset ipaddress,
subnet, rounter, dns1, and
dns2
ipaddress
subnet
<ip
<product
6/6
IP address of server
address>
dependent>
<ip
<blank>
6/6
subnet mask
<blank>
6/6
default gateway
address>
router
<ip
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dns1
<ip
<blank>
6/6
primary DNS server
<blank>
6/6
secondary DNS server
<blank>
6/6
primary WINS server
<blank>
6/6
secondary WINS server
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
address>
dns2
<ip
address>
wins1
<ip
address>
wins2
<ip
address>
Subgroup of network: sip
NAME
VALUE
(get/set)
port
554, 1025~
554
6/6
DEFAULT
SECURITY
SIP port
65535
Subgroup of network: ftp
NAME
VALUE
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
port
21,
21
6/6
DEFAULT
SECURITY
local ftp server port
1025~65535
Subgroup of network: http
NAME
VALUE
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
port
80, 1025~
80
6/6
HTTP port
65535
alternateport
1025~65535
8080
6/6
Alternative HTTP port
authmode
basic,
basic
1/6
HTTP authentication mode
video.mjpg
1/6
Http server push access
digest
s0_accessname
string[32]
name for stream 1
s1_accessname
string[32]
video2.mjpg
1/6
Http server push access
name for stream 2
Subgroup of network: https
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
port
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443
6/6
HTTPS port
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65535
Subgroup of network: rtsp
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
port
554, 1025 ~
554
1/6
RTSP port
disable
1/6
RTSP authentication mode
live.sdp
1/6
RTSP access name for
65535
authmode
disable,
basic,
digest
s0_accessname
string[32]
stream1
s1_accessname
string[32]
live2.sdp
1/6
RTSP access name for
stream2
s0_audiotrack
<integer>
0
6/6
The current audio track for
stream1.
-1 => audio mute
s1_audiotrack
<integer>
0
6/6
The current audio track for
stream2.
-1 => audio mute
Subgroup of rtsp_s<0~(n-1)>: multicast, n is stream count
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
alwaysmulticast
<boolean>
0
4/4
Enable always multicast
ipaddress
<ip address>
For n=0,
4/4
Multicast IP address
239.128.1.
99
For n=1,
239.128.1.
100,
and so on.
videoport
1025
~
5560+n*2
4/4
Multicast video port
~
5562+n*2
4/4
Multicast audio port
15
4/4
Multicast time to live value
65535
audioport
1025
65535
ttl
1 ~ 255
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Subgroup of network: rtp
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
videoport
1025~ 65535
5556
6/6
video channel port for RTP
audioport
1025~ 65535
5558
6/6
audio channel port for RTP
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
Subgroup of network: pppoe
NAME
VALUE
(get/set)
user
string[128]
<blank>
6/6
PPPoE account user name
pass
password[64]
<blank>
6/6
PPPoE account password
VALUE
DEFAULT
Group: ipfilter
NAME
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
allow_i<0~9>_start
1.0.0.0 ~
allow_0_start
255.255.255.
=> 1.0.0.0
6/6
Allowed starting IP
address for RTSP
connection
255
allow_<1~9>_
start =>
<blank>
allow_i<0~9>_end
6/6
Allowed ending IP
1.0.0.0 ~
allow_0_end
255.255.255.
=>
address for RTSP
255
255.255.255.2
connection
55
allow_<1~9>_
end =>
<blank>
deny_i<0~9>_start
deny_i<0~9>_end
1.0.0.0 ~
<blank>
6/6
Denied starting IP
255.255.255.
address for RTSP
255
connection
1.0.0.0 ~
<blank>
6/6
Denied ending IP
255.255.255.
address for RTSP
255
connection
Group: videoin
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
cmosfreq
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60
4/4
CMOS frequency
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whitebalance
auto,
0
4/4
manual
atwbvalue
0 ~ 65535
manual
<product
4/4
dependent>
autoiris
<boolean>
auto, auto white balance
1
The auto white balance
value.
4/4
Enable auto Iris
Group: videoin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products, m is stream number
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
color
0, 1
1
4/4
0 =>monochrome
1 =>color
flip
<boolean>
0
4/4
flip the image
mirror
<boolean>
0
4/4
mirror the image
ptzstatus
<integer>
<product
1/7
An 32-bits integer, each bit
dependent
can be set separately as
>
follows:
Bit 0 => Support camera
control function 0(not
support), 1(support)
Bit 1 => Build-in or
external camera.
0(external), 1(build-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[16]
<blank>
1/4
enclosed caption
imprinttimestamp
<boolean>
0
4/4
Overlay time stamp on video
maxexposure
1~120
30
4/4
Maximum exposure time
s<0~(m-1)>_codec
mpeg4,
mpeg4
4/4
video codec type
type
mjpeg
s<0~(m-1)>_resol
176x144,
stream1 =>
4/4
Video resolution in pixel
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320x240,
640x480
640x480
stream2 =>
176x144
s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg
250, 500,
4_intraperiod
1000, 2000,
1000
4/4
The period of intra frame in
milliseconds
3000, 4000
s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg
cbr, vbr
vbr
4/4
4_ratecontrolmode
s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg
cbr, constant bitrate
vbr, fix quality
1~5
3
4/4
4_quant
quality of video when
choosing vbr in
“ratecontrolmode”.
1 is worst quality and 5 is the
best quality.
s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg
1000~40000
4_bitrate
00
51200
4/4
Set bit rate in bps when
choose cbr in
“ratecontrolmode”
s<0~(m-1)>_mpeg
1, 2, 3, 5, 10,
25 => 50Hz
4_maxframe
15, 20, 25,
30 => 60Hz
4/4
set maximum frame rate in
fps (for MPEG-4)
30 (only for
NTSC or 60Hz
CMOS)
s<0~(m-1)>_mjpe
1~5
3
4/4
g_quant
quality of jpeg video.
1 is worst quality and 5 is the
best quality.
s<0~(m-1)>_mjpe
1~25,
25 => PAL
g_maxframe
26~30 (only
CCD or
for NTSC or
50Hz CMOS
60Hz CMOS)
30 =>
4/4
set maximum frame rate in
fps (for JPEG)
NTSC CCD
or 60Hz
CMOS
s<0~(m-1)>_forcei
1
N/A
7/6
Force I frame
Group: audioin_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
source
micin,
linein
4/4
linein
micin => use external
microphone input
linein => use line input
mute
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0
1/4
Enable audio mute
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0~31
0
4/4
Gain of input
boostmic
0, 1
0
4/4
Enable microphone boost
s<0~(m-1)>_codec
aac4, gamr
gamr
4/4
set audio codec type for
type
input
s<0~(m-1)>_aac4_
16000,
bitrate
32000,
128000
4/4
set AAC4 bitrate in bps
12200
4/4
set AMR bitrate in bps
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
48000,
64000,
96000,
128000
s<0~(m-1)>_gamr
4750,
_bitrate
5150,
5900,
6700,
7400,
7950,
10200,
12200
Group: image_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
(get/set)
brightness
-5 ~ 5
0
4/4
Adjust brightness of image
according to mode settings.
saturation
-5 ~ 5
0
4/4
Adjust saturation of image
according to mode settings.
contrast
-5 ~ 5
0
4/4
Adjust contrast of image
according to mode settings.
sharpness
-3 ~ 3
3
4/4
Adjust sharpness of image
according to mode settings.
Group: imagepreview_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel products
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
brightness
-5 ~ 5
0
4/4
Preview of adjusting
brightness of image
according to mode settings.
saturation
-5 ~ 5
0
4/4
Preview of adjusting
saturation of image
according to mode settings.
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contrast
-5 ~ 5
0
4/4
Preview of adjusting
contrast of image according
to mode settings.
sharpness
-3 ~ 3
0
4/4
Preview of adjusting
sharpness of image
according to mode settings.
videoin_whitebalanc
auto,
e
manual
auto
4/4
Preview of adjusting white
balance of image according
to mode settings
videoin_restoreatwb
0, 1~
0
4/4
Restore of adjusting white
balance of image according
to mode settings
Group: motion_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
enable
<boolean>
0
4/4
enable motion detection
win_i<0~2>_enabl
<boolean>
0
4/4
enable motion window 1~3
win_i<0~2>_name
string[14]
<blank>
4/4
name of motion window 1~3
win_i<0~2>_left
0 ~ 320
0
4/4
Left coordinate of window
e
position.
win_i<0~2>_top
0 ~ 240
0
4/4
Top coordinate of window
position.
win_i<0~2>_width
0 ~ 320
0
4/4
Width of motion detection
window.
win_i<0~2>_height
0 ~ 240
0
4/4
Height of motion detection
window.
win_i<0~2>_objsiz
0 ~ 100
0
4/4
e
win_i<0~2>_sensiti
Percent of motion detection
window.
0 ~ 100
0
4/4
vity
Sensitivity of motion
detection window.
Group: privacymask_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
enable
<boolean>
0
4/4
Enable the privacy mask
win_i<0~4>_enable
<boolean>
0
4/4
Enable the privacy mask
window
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win_i<0~4>_name
string[14]
<blank>
4/4
The name of privacy mask
window
win_i<0~4>_left
0 ~ 320/352
0
4/4
Left coordinate of window
position.
win_i<0~4>_top
0 ~ 240/288
0
4/4
Top coordinate of window
position.
win_i<0~4>_width
0 ~ 320/352
0
4/4
Width
of
privacy
mask
of
privacy
mask
window
win_i<0~4>_height
0 ~ 240/288
0
4/4
Height
window
Group: ddns
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
enable
<boolean>
0
6/6
Enable or disable the
dynamic dns.
provider
Safe100,
DyndnsDy
DyndnsDynamic,
namic
6/6
Safe100 => safe100.net
DyndnsDynamic =>
DyndnsCustom,
dyndns.org (dynamic)
TZO,
DyndnsCustom =>
DHS,
dyndns.org (custom)
DynInterfree,
TZO => tzo.com
PeanutHull,
DHS => dhs.org
CustomSafe100
DynInterfree
=>dyn-interfree.it
PeanutHull => peanut hull
CustomSafe100 =>
Custom server using safe100
method
<provider>_hostna
string[128]
<blank>
6/6
Your dynamic hostname.
string[64]
<blank>
6/6
Your user or email to login
me
<provider>_userna
meemail
<provider>_passwo
ddns service provider
string[64]
<blank>
6/6
rdkey
<provider>_servern
ame
Your password or key to login
ddns service provider
string[128]
<blank>
6/6
The server name for
safe100.
(This field only exists for
provider is customsafe100)
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Group: upnppresentation
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
enable
<boolean>
1
6/6
Enable or disable the
UPNP presentation
service.
Group: upnpportforwarding
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
enable
<boolean>
0
6/6
Enable or disable the UPNP
port forwarding service.
upnpnatstatus
0~3
0
6/7
The status of UpnP port
forwarding, used internally.
0 is OK, 1 is FAIL, 2 is no IGD
router, 3 is no need to do
port forwarding.
Group: syslog
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
enableremotelog
<boolean>
0
6/6
enable remote log
serverip
<IP address>
<blank>
6/6
Log server IP address
serverport
514,
514
6/6
Server port used for log
6
6/6
The levels to distinguish the
1025~65535
level
0~7
importance of information.
0: LOG_EMERG
1: LOG_ALERT
2: LOG_CRIT
3: LOG_ERR
4: LOG_WARNING
5: LOG_NOTICE
6: LOG_INFO
7: LOG_DEBUG
Group: capability
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
(get/set)
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api_httpversion
0100a
0100a
0/7
The HTTP API version.
bootuptime
<positive integer>
60
0/7
The server bootup time
nir
0,
<product
0/7
number of IR interface
<positive integer>
dependent>
0,
<product
0/7
number of PIR
<positive integer>
dependent>
0,
<product
0/7
number of digital input
<positive integer>
dependent>
0,
<product
0/7
number of digital output
<positive integer>
dependent>
0,
<product
0/7
number of audio input
<positive integer>
dependent>
0,
<product
0/7
number of audio output
<positive integer>
dependent>
<positive integer>
<product
0/7
number of video input
0/7
number of media stream
npir
ndi
ndo
naudioin
naudioout
nvideoin
dependent>
nmediastream
<positive integer>
<product
dependent>
nvideosetting
<positive integer>
<product
per channel
0/7
dependent>
naudiosetting
<positive integer>
<product
per channel
0/7
dependent>
nuart
ptzenabled
0,
<product
<positive integer>
dependent>
< positive integer
<product
>
dependent>
number of video settings
number of audio settings
per channel
0/7
number of UART interface
0/7
An 32-bits integer, each bit
can be set separately as
follows:
Bit 0 => Support camera
control function
0(not support), 1(support)
Bit 1 => Build-in or
external camera.
0(external), 1(build-in)
Bit 2 => Support pan
operation. 0(not support),
1(support)
Bit 3 => Support tilt
operation. 0(not support),
1(support)
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Bit 4 => Support zoom
operation.
0(not support), 1(support)
Bit 5 => Support focus
operation.
0(not support), 1(support)
protocol_https
< boolean >
<product
0/7
dependent>
protocol_rtsp
< boolean >
<product
http over SSL
0/7
dependent>
protocol_sip
<boolean>
<product
<positive integer>
nnection
protocol_rtp_mu
<product
0/7
<product
0/7
The maximum allowed
simultaneous connections
0/7
dependent>
lticast_
indicate whether to support
sip
dependent>
<boolean>
indicate whether to support
rtsp
dependent>
protocol_maxco
indicate whether to support
indicate whether to support
scalable multicast
scalable
protocol_rtp_mu
<boolean>
<product
0/7
dependent>
lticast_
indicate whether to support
backchannel multicast
backchannel
protocol_rtp_tcp
<boolean>
<product
0/7
dependent>
protocol_rtp_htt
<boolean>
p
protocol_spush_
rtp over tcp
0/7
dependent>
<boolean>
mjpeg
protocol_snmp
<product
<product
<product
0/7
0, 1, 2
<product
indicate whether to support
server push motion jpeg
0/7
dependent>
videoin_type
indicate whether to support
rtp over http
dependent>
<boolean>
indicate whether to support
indicate whether to support
snmp
0/7
dependent>
0 => Interlaced CCD
1 => Progressive CCD
2 => CMOS
videoin_resoluti
<a list of the
<product
on
available resolution
dependent>
0/7
available resolutions list
0/7
available codec list
separates by
comma)
videoin_codec
<a list of the
<product
available codec
dependent>
types separaters
by comma)
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videoout_codec
<a list of the
<product
available codec
dependent>
0/7
available codec list
0/7
indicate whether to support
types separaters
by comma)
audio_aec
<boolean>
<product
dependent>
audio_extmic
<boolean>
<product
acoustic echo cancellation
0/7
dependent>
audio_linein
<boolean>
<product
external microphone input
0/7
dependent>
audio_lineout
<boolean>
<product
<boolean>
eout
audioin_codec
<product
0/7
<product
available codec
dependent>
indicate whether to support
line output
0/7
dependent>
<a list of the
indicate whether to support
external line input
dependent>
audio_headphon
indicate whether to support
indicate whether to support
headphone output
0/7
available codec list
0/7
available codec list
0/7
Indicate whether to
types separaters
by comma)
audioout_codec
<a list of the
<product
available codec
dependent>
types separaters
by comma)
uart_httptunnel
<boolean>
<product
dependent>
support the http tunnel for
uart transfer
transmission_m
Tx,
<product
ode
Rx,
dependent>
0/7
Indicate what kind of
transmission mode the
machine used. TX: server,
Both
Rx: receiver box, Both:
DVR?.
network_wire
<boolean>
<product
0/7
dependent>
network_wireles
<boolean>
s
wireless_802dot
<product
support the Ethernet
0/7
dependent>
<boolean>
11b
<product
Indicate whether to
Indicate whether to
support the wireless
0/7
dependent>
Indicate whether to
support the wireless
802.11b+
wireless_802dot
11g
<boolean>
<product
dependent>
0/7
Indicate whether to
support the wireless
802.11g
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wireless_encrypt
<boolean>
_wep
wireless_encrypt
0/7
dependent>
<boolean>
_wpa
wireless_encrypt
<product
<product
support the wireless WEP
0/7
dependent>
<boolean>
_wpa2
<product
Indicate whether to
Indicate whether to
support the wireless WPA
0/7
dependent>
Indicate whether to
support the wireless WPA2
Group: event_i<0~2>
PARAMETER
VALUE
Default
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
name
string[40]
NULL
6/6
The identification of this
entry
enable
0, 1
0
6/6
To enable or disable this
event.
priority
0, 1, 2
1
6/6
Indicate the priority of this
event.
“0” indicates low priority.
“1” indicates normal
priority.
“2” indicates high priority.
delay
1~999
10
6/6
Delay seconds before detect
next event.
trigger
boot,
boot
6/6
Indicate the trigger
di,
condition.
motion,
“boot” indicates system
seq
boot.
“di” indicates digital input or
PIR
“motion” indicates video
motion detection.
“seq” indicates periodic
condition.
di
<integer>
0
6/6
Indicate which di detected.
This field is required when
trigger condition is “di”.
One bit represents one
digital input. The LSB
indicates DI 0.
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mdwin
<integer>
0
6/6
Indicate which motion
detection windows
detected.
This field is required when
trigger condition is “motion”
One bit represents one
window.
The LSB indicates the 1st
window.
For example, to detect the
1st and 3rd windows, set
mdwin as 5.
inter
1~999
1
6/6
Interval of period snapshot
in minute.
This field is used when
trigger condition is “seq”.
weekday
<interger>
127
6/6
Indicate which weekday is
scheduled.
One bit represents one
weekday.
The bit0 (LSB) indicates
Saturday.
The bit1 indicates Friday.
The bit2 indicates Thursday.
The bit3 indicates
Wednesday.
The bit4 indicates Tuesday.
The bit5 indicates Monday.
The bit6 indicates Sunday.
For example, to detect
events on Friday and
Sunday, set weekday as 66.
begintime
hh:mm
00:00
6/6
Begin time of weekly
schedule.
endtime
hh:mm
24:00
6/6
End time of weekly
schedule.
(00:00 ~ 24:00 means
always.)
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lowlightcondition 0, 1
1
6/6
0 => Do action at all times
1 => Do action in low-light
conditions
action_do_i<0~( 0, 1
0
6/6
ndo-1)>_enable
To enable or disable trigger
digital output.
action_do_i<0~( 1~999
1
6/6
The duration of digital
ndo-1)>_duratio
output is triggered in
n
seconds.
action_cf_enable 0. 1
0
6/6
To enable put media on CF.
action_cf_folder string[128]
NULL
6/6
The path to store media.
action_cf_media NULL, 0~4
NULL
6/6
The index of attached
media.
action_server_i< 0, 1
0
6/6
0~4>_enable
To enable or disable this
server action.
The default value is 0.
action_server_i< NULL, 0~4
NULL
6/6
0~4>_media
The index of attached
media.
Group: server_i<0~4>
PARAMETER
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
name
string[40]
NULL
6/6
The identification of this
entry
type
email,
email
6/6
Indicate the server type.
ftp,
“email” is email server.
http,
“ftp” is ftp server.
ns
“http” is http server.
“ns” is network storage.
http_url
string[128]
http://
6/6
The url of http server to
upload.
http_username
string[64]
NULL
6/6
The username to login in the
server.
http_passwd
string[64]
NULL
6/6
The password of the user.
ftp_address
string[128]
NULL
6/6
The ftp server address
ftp_username
string[64]
NULL
6/6
The username to login in the
server.
ftp_passwd
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The password of the user.
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0~65535
21
6/6
The port to connect the
server.
ftp_location
string[128]
NULL
6/6
The location to upload or
store the media.
ftp_passive
0, 1
1
6/6
To enable or disable the
passive mode.
0 is to disable the passive
mode.
1 is to enable the passive
mode.
email_address
string[128]
email_username string[64]
NULL
6/6
The email server address
NULL
6/6
The username to login in the
server.
email_passwd
string[64]
email_senderem string[128]
NULL
6/6
The password of the user.
NULL
6/6
The email address of sender.
NULL
6/6
The email address of
ail
email_recipiente string[128]
mail
ns_location
recipient.
string[128]
NULL
6/6
The location to upload or
store the media.
ns_username
string[64]
NULL
6/6
The username to login in the
server.
ns_passwd
string[64]
NULL
6/6
The password of the user.
ns_workgroup
string[64]
NULL
6/6
The workgroup for network
storage.
Group: media_i<0~4>
PARAMETER
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
name
string[40]
NULL
6/6
The identification of this
entry
type
snapshot,
snapshot
6/6
The media type to send to
systemlog
the server or store by the
videoclip
server.
snapshot_source <integer>
0
6/6
Indicate the source of media
stream.
0 means the first stream.
1 means the second stream
and etc.
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snapshot_prefix
string[16]
NULL
6/6
Indicate the prefix of the
filename.
snapshot_datesu 0, 1
0
6/6
ffix
To add date and time suffix
to filename or not.
1 means to add date and
time suffix.
0 means not to add it.
snapshot_preeve 0 ~ 7
1
6/6
nt
It indicates the number of
pre-event images.
snapshot_postev 0 ~ 7
1
6/6
ent
The number of post-event
images.
videoclip_source <integer>
0
6/6
Indicate the source of media
stream.
0 means the first stream.
1 means the second stream
and etc.
videoclip_prefix
string[16]
NULL
6/6
Indicate the prefix of the
filename.
videoclip_preeve 0 ~ 9
0
6/6
nt
It indicates the time of
pre-event recording in
seconds.
videoclip_maxdur 1 ~ 10
5
6/6
ation
The time of maximum
duration of one video clip in
seconds.
videoclip_maxsiz 50 ~ 1500
500
6/6
e
The maximum size of one
video clip file in Kbytes.
Group: recording_i<0~1>
PARAMETER
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
name
string[40]
NULL
6/6
The identification of this
entry
enable
0, 1
0
6/6
To enable or disable this
recoding.
priority
0, 1, 2
1
6/6
Indicate the priority of this
recoding.
“0” indicates low priority.
“1” indicates normal
priority.
“2” indicates high priority.
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source
<integer>
0
6/6
Indicate the source of media
stream.
0 means the first stream.
1 means the second stream
and etc.
weekday
<interger>
127
6/6
Indicate which weekday is
scheduled.
One bit represents one
weekday.
The bit0 (LSB) indicates
Saturday.
The bit1 indicates Friday.
The bit2 indicates Thursday.
The bit3 indicates
Wednesday.
The bit4 indicates Tuesday.
The bit5 indicates Monday.
The bit6 indicates Sunday.
For example, to detect
events on Friday and
Sunday, set weekday as 66.
begintime
hh:mm
00:00
6/6
Begin time of weekly
schedule.
endtime
hh:mm
24:00
6/6
End time of weekly
schedule.
(00:00~24:00 means
always.)
prefix
string[16]
NULL
6/6
Indicate the prefix of the
filename.
cyclesize
20~
20
6/6
The maximum size for cycle
recording in Kbytes.
dest
0~4
NULL
6/6
The destination to store the
recording data.
“0~4” means the index of
network storage.
Group: https
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
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enable
<boolean>
0
6/6
To enable or disable this
secure http
policy
<Boolean>
0
6/6
If the value is 1, it will
force http connection
redirect to https
connection
method
auto,
Auto
6/6
auto => Create
manual,
self-signed certificate
install
automatically
manual => Create
self-signed certificate
manually
install => Create
certificate request and
install
status
-2 ~ 1
0
6/6
Specify the https status.
-2=>invalid public key
-1=>waiting for
certificated
0=>not installed
1=>active
countryname
string[2]
<product
6/6
dependent>
stateorprovincen
string[128]
ame
localityname
<product
information
6/6
dependent>
string[128]
<product
string[64]
e
unit
<product
6/6
<product
6/6
string[64]
<product
6/6
0 ~ 9999
<product
organizational unit name
in certificate information
6/6
dependent>
validdays
organization name
ertificate information
dependent>
commonname
the locality name in
certificate information
dependent>
string[32]
state or province name in
in certificate information
dependent>
organizationnam
country name in certificate
common name in
certificate information
6/6
certificatation valid period
SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
dependent>
Group: layout
NAME
VALUE
DEFAULT
(get/set)
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logo_default
<boolean>
1
1/6
0 => Custom logo
1 => Default logo
logo_link
string[40]
http://www.v
1/6
Hyperlink of the logo
1/6
1~3: One of the default
ivotek.com
theme_option
1~4
1
themes
4: Custom definition
theme_color_font
string[7]
#ffffff
1/6
Font color
theme_color_confi
string[7]
#ffffff
1/6
Font color of configuration
gfont
theme_color_titlef
area
string[7]
#098bd6
1/6
Font color of video title
string[7]
#565656
1/6
Background color of
ont
theme_color_cont
rolbackground
theme_color_confi
control area
string[7]
#323232
1/6
gbackground
theme_color_vide
Background color of
configuration area
string[7]
#565656
1/6
obackground
theme_color_case
Background color of video
area
string[7]
#323232
1/6
VALUE
DEFAULT
SECURITY
Frame color
Group: ircutcontrol
NAME
DESCRIPTION
(get/set)
mode
auto,
1
6/6
Indicate which mode IR cut
day,
control uses
night,
“auto” means detecting
schedule
day/night automatically.
“day” means day mode.
“night” means night mode.
“schedule” means switching
day/night by schedule.
daymodebegintime
<hh:mm>
07:00
6/6
Begin time of day mode
daymodeendtime
<hh:mm>
18:00
6/6
End time of day mode
disableirled
<boolean>
0
6/6
Disable IR illuminator
bwmode
<boolean>
0
6/6
Switch to B/W in night mode
sensitivity
high,
normal
6/6
The sensitivity to detect it is
normal,
night mode
low
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Drive the digital output
Note: This request requires the privilege of viewer.
Method: GET/POST
Syntax:
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/dido/setdo.cgi?do1=<state>[&do2=<state>]
[&do3=<state>][&do4=<state>][&return=<return page>]
Where state is 0, 1. “0” means inactive or normal state while “1” means active or triggered
state.
PARAMETER
VALUE
DESCRIPTION
do<num>
0, 1
0 – inactive, normal state
1 – active, triggered state
return
<return page>
Redirect to the page <return page> after the parameter
is assigned. The <return page> can be a full URL path or
relative path according the the current path. If you omit
this parameter, it will redirect to an empty page.
Example: Drive the digital output 1 to triggered state and redirect to an empty page
http://myserver/cgi-bin/dido/setdo.cgi?do1=1
Query status of the digital input
Note: This request requires the privilege of viewer.
Method: GET/POST
Syntax:
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/dido/getdi.cgi?[di0][&di1][&di2][&di3]
If no parameter is specified, all the status of digital input will be returned.
Return:
HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n
Content-Type: text/plain\r\n
Content-Length: <length>\r\n
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\r\n
[di0=<state>]\r\n
[di1=<state>]\r\n
[di2=<state>]\r\n
[di3=<state>]\r\n
where <state> can be 0 or 1.
Example: Query the status of digital input 1
Request:
http://myserver/cgi-bin/dido/getdi.cgi?di1
Response:
HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n
Content-Type: text/plain\r\n
Content-Length: 7\r\n
\r\n
di1=1\r\n
Query status of the digital output
Note: This request requires the privilege of viewer.
Method: GET/POST
Syntax:
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/dido/getdo.cgi?[do0][&do1][&do2][&do3]
If no parameter is specified, all the status of digital output will be returned.
Return:
HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n
Content-Type: text/plain\r\n
Content-Length: <length>\r\n
\r\n
[do0=<state>]\r\n
[do1=<state>]\r\n
[do2=<state>]\r\n
[do3=<state>]\r\n
where <state> can be 0 or 1.
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Example: Query the status of digital output 1
Request:
http://myserver/cgi-bin/dido/getdo.cgi?do1
Response:
HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n
Content-Type: text/plain\r\n
Content-Length: 7\r\n
\r\n
do1=1\r\n
Capture single snapshot
Note: This request require normal user privilege
Method: GET/POST
Syntax:
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg?[channel=<value>][&resolution=<value>]
[&quality=<value>]
If the user requests the size larger than all stream setting on the server, this request will failed!
PARAMETER
VALUE
DEFAULT
DESCRIPTION
channel
0~(n-1)
0
the channel number of video source
resolution
<available
0
The resolution of image
3
The quality of image
resolution>
quality
1~5
Server will return the most up-to-date snapshot of selected channel and stream in JPEG format.
The size and quality of image will be set according to the video settings on the server.
Return:
HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n
Content-Type: image/jpeg\r\n
[Content-Length: <image size>\r\n]
<binary JPEG image data>
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Account management
Note: This request requires administrator privilege
Method: GET/POST
Syntax:
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/editaccount.cgi?
method=<value>&username=<name>[&userpass=<value>][&privilege=<value>]
[&privilege=<value>][…][&return=<return page>]
PARAMETER
VALUE
DESCRIPTION
method
add
Add an account to server. When using this method,
“username” field is necessary. It will use default value of
other fields if not specified.
delete
Remove an account from server. When using this
method, “username” field is necessary, and others are
ignored.
edit
Modify the account password and privilege. When using
this method, “username” field is necessary, and other
fields are optional. If not specified, it will keep original
settings.
username
<name>
The name of user to add, delete or edit
userpass
<value>
The password of new user to add or that of old user to
modify. The default value is an empty string.
privilege
return
<value>
The privilege of user to add or to modify.
viewer
viewer’s privilege
operator
operator’s privilege
admin
administrator’s privilege
<return page>
Redirect to the page <return page> after the parameter
is assigned. The <return page> can be a full URL path or
relative path according the the current path. If you omit
this parameter, it will redirect to an empty page.
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System logs
Note: This request require administrator privilege
Method: GET/POST
Syntax:
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/syslog.cgi
Server will return the up-to-date system log.
Return:
HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n
Content-Type: text/plain\r\n
Content-Length: <syslog length>\r\n
\r\n
<system log information>\r\n
Upgrade firmware
Note: This request requires administrator privilege
Method: POST
Syntax:
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/upgrade.cgi
Post data:
fimage=<file name>[&return=<return page>]\r\n
\r\n
<multipart encoded form data>
Server will accept the upload file named <file name> to be upgraded the firmware and return
with <return page> if indicated.
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IP filtering
Note: This request requires administrator access privilege
Method: GET/POST
Syntax:
http://<servername>/cgi-bin/admin/ipfilter.cgi?
method=<value>&[start=<ipaddress>&end=<ipaddress>][&index=<value>]
[&return=<return page>]
PARAMETER
VALUE
DESCRIPTION
Method
addallow
Add a set of allow IP address range to server. Start
and
end parameters must be specified. If the index
parameter is specified, it will try to add starting from
index position.
adddeny
Add a set of deny IP address range to server. Start
and
end parameters must be specified. If the index
parameter is specified, it will try to add starting from
index position.
deleteallow
Remove a set of allow IP address range from server. If
start and end parameters are specified, it will try to
remove the matched IP address. If index is specified, it
will try to remove the address from given index position.
[start, end] parameters have higher priority then the
[index] parameter.
deletedeny
Remove a set of deny IP address range from server. If
start and end parameters are specified, it will try to
remove the matched IP address. If index is specified, it
will try to remove the address from given index position.
[start, end] parameters have higher priority then the
[index] parameter.
start
<ip address>
The start IP address to add or to delete.
end
<ip address>
The end IP address to add or to delete.
index
<value>
The start position to add or to delete.
return
<return page>
Redirect to the page <return page> after the parameter
is assigned. The <return page> can be a full URL path or
relative path according the the current path. If you omit
this parameter, it will redirect to an empty page.
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Get SDP of Streamings
Note: This request requires viewer access privilege
Method: GET/POST
Syntax:
http://<servername>/<network_rtsp_s<0~m-1>_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 method.
Open the network streamings
Note: This request requires viewer access privilege
Syntax:
For http push server (mjpeg):
http://<servername>/<network_http_s<0~m-1>_accessname>
For rtsp (mp4), user needs to input the url below for a rtsp compatible player.
rtsp://<servername>/<network_rtsp_s<0~m-1>_accessname>
“m” is the stream number.
For detailed streaming protocol, please refer to “control signaling” and “data format”
documents.
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Technical Specifications
Specifications
System
Networking
ΗCPU: VVTK-1000 SoC
ΗFlash: 8MB
ΗRAM: 64MB
ΗEmbedded OS: Linux 2.4
Ƿ10/100 Mbps Ethernet, RJ-45
ǷProtocols: IPv4, TCP/IP, HTTP, UPnP, RTSP/RTP/RTCP, IGMP, SMTP,
FTP, DHCP, NTP, DNS, DDNS, PPPoE, and HTTPS
Lens
ΗTriple-window video motion detection
ΗOne D/I and one D/O for external sensor and alarm
ΗPassive infrared sensor (PIR) for human detection
ΗIR illuminators up to 15 meters
ΗEvent notification using HTTP, SMTP, or FTP
ΗBoard lens, vari-focal, f=3.3 mm~12 mm, F1.4~2.9, auto-iris,
focus range: 50 cm to infinity
ΗRemovable IR-cut filter for day & night function
Angle of view
Η17.9° ~ 63.6° (horizontal)
Η13.5° ~ 46.5° (vertical)
Alarm and Event Management
Security
Shutter Time
ΗMuilti-level user access with password protection
ΗIP address filtering
ΗHTTPS Encrypted Data Transmission
Η1/5 sec. to 1/15000 sec.
Users
Image Sensor
ΗCamera live viewing for up to 10 clients
ΗMICRON 1/4” CMOS sensor in VGA resolution
Dimension
Minimum Illumination
Η143 mm (D) x 106 mm (H)
Η0 Lux with IR Illuminators
Weight
Video
ΗNet: 613 g
ΗCompression: MJPEG & MPEG-4
ΗStreaming:
Simultaneous dual-stream
MPEG-4 streaming over UDP, TCP, or HTTP
MPEG-4 multicast streaming
MJPEG streaming over HTTP
ΗSupports 3GPP mobile surveillance
ΗFrame rates: 640x480 up to 30fps (60Hz)/25fps (50Hz)
LED Indicator
Image settings
Approvals
ΗAdjustable image size, quality, and bit rate
ΗTime stamp and text caption overlay
ΗFlip & mirror
ΗConfigurable brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness,
and white balance
ΗAGC, AWB, AES
ΗAutomatic or manual day/night mode
ΗSupports privacy masks
ΗCE, FCC, VCCI, C-Tick, LVD
Audio
ΗCompression:
GSM-AMR speech encoding, bit rate: 4.75 kbps to 12.2 kbps
MPEG-4 AAC audio encoding, bit rate: 16 kbps to 128 kbps
ΗInterface:
Built-in microphone
External microphone input
Audio output
ΗSupports two-way audio by SIP protocol
ΗSupports audio mute
ΗSystem power and status indicator
ΗSystem activity and network link indicator
Power
Η12V DC
ΗConsumption: Max 11 W
Η802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet
Operating Environments
ΗTemperature: 0° ~ 50° C (32° ~ 122° F)
ΗHumidity: 20 % ~ 80 % RH
Viewing System Requirements
ΗOS: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
ΗBrowser: Internet Explorer 6.x or above
ΗCell phone: 3GPP player
ΗReal Player:10.5 or above
ΗQuick Time: 6.5 or above
Installation, Management, and Maintenance
Η3-axis mechanism for flexible ceiling and wall mount installation
ΗInstallation Wizard 2
Η16-CH recording software
ΗSupports firmware upgrade
Applications
ΗSDK available for application development and system integration
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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 REGARD TO PC SOFTWARE, YOU
MAY MAKE SINGLE COPIES FOR ARCHIVAL PURPOSES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO
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MPEG-4 Visual Technology
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD ("MPEG-4 VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT
WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
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.
USA - 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a partial installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission limits.
Europe
-- This digital equipment fulfills the requirement for radiated emission according to limit B of
EN55022/1998, and the requirement for immunity according to EN50082-1/1992.
Liability
VIVOTEK Inc. cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right
to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. VIVOTEK Inc. makes no warranty
of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose.
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