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VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Overview VIVOTEK PZ7151 (PoE) /PZ7152 (WLAN), equipped with a progressive scan CCD sensor and pan-focus 2.6x optical zoom lens, is a high-performance network camera for indoor surveillance applications such as retail stores, offices or bank security. With progressive scan techniques, this network camera is ideal to offer clear, high-quality video and captures ultra-smooth images of fast-moving objects without any pixilated edges.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Physical description Front panel Lens Built-in Microphone Status LED Rear panel Antenna (PZ7152 only) Microphone in Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 socket Audio out Power cord socket Mic. In 12VDC Ethernet Ext. I/O Audio Out Indented reset button Ext. Int.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions DI/DO Diagram Pin 1~4 are used to connect with digital input and digital output devices. 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 color of LED indicates the status of the Network Camera. Status LED Color Description Blinking red Power is being supplied to the Network Camera. Solid green The Network Camera is booting up.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Hardware Reset Ext. Int. Mic. In 12VDC Ethernet Ext. I/O Audio Out Ext. Int. There is an indented reset button on the side panel of the Network Camera. It is used to reboot the Network Camera or restore the Network Camera to factory default. Sometimes rebooting the Network Camera could set the Network Camera back to normal state. If the problems remain after rebooted, restore the Network Camera to factory default and install again.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Installation Hardware installation Follow the steps below to install the Network Camera to the ceiling: 1. Attach ceiling mount bracket A to the Network Camera and secure it with two small screws. 2. Drill three pilot holes into the ceiling; hammer the plastic anchors into the holes. 3. Fasten ceiling mount bracket B to the ceiling with three screws. 4. Slide the Network Camera into ceiling mount bracket B. 5.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE) (PZ7151 only) 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Set up the Network Camera through Wireless Connection (PZ7152 only) 1. Check the SSID currently set on your wireless access point (AP). 2. Go to PZ7152's Configuration > Wireless LAN. 3. Type in the SSID consistent with the setting on your AP. 4. Select the Wireless mode as "Infrastructure". 5. Click Save. 6. Pull out the Ethernet cable. 7. Power off the camera. 8. Power on the camera.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Software installation Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), free-bundled software packaged in the product CD, helps to set up your Network Camera in a 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ► 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 26. ► If you see a warning message at initial access, click Yes to install an ActiveX ® control on your computer.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 mpegable Player pvPlayer 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 8. To utilize this feature, please check the following settings on your Network Camera: 1.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Main Page This chapter explains the layout of the main page. It is composed of the following four sections: Logo of VIVOTEK INC., Menu, Host Name, and Live Video Window. http://192.168.5.126/index.html Logo of VIVOTEK INC. Pan/Tilt/Zoom Network Camera Host name Menu Camera control panel Live view window Logo of VIVOTEK INC. Click this logo to visit VIVOTEK website. Menu Snapshot: Click this button to capture and save still images.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Stop: Click this button to stop the auto Pan and auto Patrol function. Patrol: Click this button to command the camera to patrol between the preset positions on the Patrol List. After one patrol cycle, the camera returns to the original position. Go to: Once the Administrator has determined the preset positions; you can aim the camera using this control. For more information, please refer to Camera control of Configuration on page 46.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Video and audio control buttons: Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera configuration, some buttons may not be available. Digital zoom edit: Deselect 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Client Settings This chapter explains how to select the streaming source, transmission mode and saving options at local computer. It is composed of the following four sections: Stream Options, MPEG-4 Media Options, MPEG-4 Protocol Options and MP4 Saving Options. When completed with the settings on this page, click Save on the page bottom to take effect. Stream Options The Network Camera supports MPEG-4 and MJPEG dual streams.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Configuration Only Administrators can access the system configuration page. Each category in the left menu will be explained in the following sections. Pan/Tilt/Zoom Network Camera 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Enable Daylight Saving Time: Select this option to enable daylight saving time (DST). During DST, the system clock moves one hour ahead. Note that to utilize this feature, please set the time zone for your Network Camera first. Then, the starting time and ending time of the DST is displayed upon selecting this option.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Security This section explains how to enable password protection and create multiple accounts. It is composed of the following three columns: Root Password, Add User and Manage User. Root Password The administrator account “root” is permanent and can not be deleted. Please note that if you want to add more accounts, you must apply a password for the “root” account first. 1. Type the password identically in both text boxes. 2.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions HTTPS This section explains how to enable authentication and encrypted communication over SSL. Enable HTTPS Select this option to turn on the HTTPS communication. Create and Install Certificate Select either to create a self-signed certificate or a signed certificate. To create a certificate from a certificate authority 1. Click Create for Certificate request. The Create Certificate window will pop up. 2.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 4. 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 to the Network Camera. 5. Browsing the Network Camera using HTTPS helps to protect streaming data over the Internet. https://xxx.xxx.x.xxx https://192.168.5.126/index.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 2. Fill in the information required for generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) and click Save. 3. Browsing the Network Camera using HTTPS helps to protect streaming data over the Internet. https://xxx.xxx.x.xxx https://192.168.5.126/index.html Pan/Tilt/Zoom Network Camera Certificate Information Here display the certification information. Users may click Property for details.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Network This section explains how to configure wired network connection for the Network Camera. It is composed of the following five columns: Network Type, HTTP, Two way audio, FTP and RTSP Streaming. When completed with the settings on this page, click Save to take effect. 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 a LAN. 2.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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. UPnPTM is enabled.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ► 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions For example, when the access name for stream 1 is set to video.mjpg: 1. Launch Mozilla Firefox or Netscape. 2. Type the URL command in the address field. Press Enter. 3. The JPEG images will be displayed in your web browser. http://192.168.5.126/video2.mjpg NOTE ► To utilize the HTTP authentication, make sure that your have set a password for the Network Camera first; please refer to Security on page 26 for details.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 microphone and an external speaker, you can communicate with people around the Network Camera.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions RTSP Streaming 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 4. The live video will be displayed in your player. 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Wireless LAN (PZ7152 only) SSID (Service Set Identifier): It is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default. Note: The maximum length of SSID is 32 single-byte characters and SSID can’t be any of “, <, > and space character.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 2. WEP: It allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings. ■ Authentication Mode: Choose one of the following modes. Open is the default setting. Open – communicates the key across the network. Shared – allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings. ■ Key length: The administrator can select the key length among 64 or 128 bits. 64 bits is the default setting.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 3. WPA-PSK: Use WPA pre-shared key. 4. WPA2-PSK: Use WPA2 pre-shared key. ■ Algorithm: Choosing one of the following algorithm for WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK modes. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): A security protocol used in the IEEE 802.11 wireless networks. TKIP is a “wrapper” that goes around the existing WEP encryption. TKIP comprises the same encryption engine and RC4 algorithm defined for WEP.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 of your choice from the Provider drop-down list.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 3. Click Copy and all the registered information will be uploaded to the corresponding fields in the DDNS column. [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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Access list This section explains how to control the access permission by checking the client PC’s IP addresses. It is composed of the following four columns: Allowed list, Denied list, Delete allowed list, and Delete denied list. Allowed list / Denied list There are two lists for permission control: Allowed list and Denied list.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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. Color: Select to display colorful or black/white video streams.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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. ■ Fixed indoor ■ Fixed fluorescent ■ Fixed outdoor Maximum Exposure Time: 1/120 S, 1/60 S, 1/30 S, 1/15 S, and Auto.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions CCD Settings Click CCD settings to open the CCD Settings page. In this page, you can set the exposure level, enable AGC, and enable BLC functions. When completed with the settings on this page, Click Preview to view the image you set. Click Restore to recall the original settings without incorporating the changes. Click Save to take effect. Click Close to quit this page.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ■ 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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. To enable motion detection, follow the steps below: 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Camera control This section explains how to control the Network Camera’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom operation by a control panel. Preset Position In this page, you can set preset positions for the Network Camera. You can also select some preset positions for it to partol. A total of twenty preset positions can be configured. Follow the steps below to set a preset position: 1.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Patrol selection The preset position names will also appear in the Preset locations list on the left. You can also select some preset positions for the Network Camera to patrol. For example: The preset positions will also show on the camera control panel on the Home page as below. ■ Click Go to: The Network Camera will move to the preset position.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Application This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to react in response to particular situations. A typical application is that when a motion is detected, the Network Camera sends buffered images to a FTP server or via e-mail 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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. 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions ■ 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. Video20080104_100341 File name prefix Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS For example: 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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. Email: Select to send the media 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions HTTP: Select to send the media to a HTTP server when a trigger is activated. ■ URL: Enter the URL of the HTTP server. ■ User name: Enter the user name. ■ Password: Enter the password. To verify if the HTTP settings are correctly configured, click Test. The result will be shown in a pop-up window. If it works, you will also receive a test.txt file on the HTTP server.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Event Settings In the Event column, click Add to open the event setting page. In this page, you can arrange the three elements -- Trigger, Schedule and Action to plot an event. A total of three event settings can be configured. 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, and Low).
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Event Schedule: The effective period in which the event stays active. Specify the effective period for the event. ■ Select the days on weekly basis. ■ Select the time for recording in 24-hr time format. Action: Also referred as the effect, defines the action to be performed by the Network Camera when the trigger is activated. Select the action to perfom when a trigger is activated.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Recording This section explains how to configure the recording settings for the Network Camera. 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 two recording settings can be configured. Recording name: Enter a descriptive name for the recording setting.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Destination: Specify a storage destination for the recorded video files. Note that the destination field is empty by default. Please go to Configuration > Application > Server Settings to set a Network storage server; please refer to Server Settings on page 55. Max. recording capacity: Please note that when the maximum capacity is reached, the oldest file will be overwritten by the latest one.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions System log This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to send system log to remote server as a backup. It is composed of the following two columns: Remote Log and Current Log. 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions View parameters 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Maintenance This chapter explains how to restore the Network Camera to factory default, upgrade firmware version, etc. Reboot This feature allows you to turn off and then turn on the Network Camera. It takes about one ~ two minutes to complete the process. When completed, the live video will be displayed in your browser. The following message is displayed during the rebooting process.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Calibrate This feature re-calibrate the home position to the default center to recover the tolerance caused by some external forces. Please note that there is no confirming message box after clicking on Calibrate, the Network Camera will calibrate immediately. Upload / Export Daylight Saving Time Configuration File This feature allows you to set the starting time and ending time of DST. Follow the steps below to set up: 1.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 3. In the Upload Column, click Browse… and specify the XML file. If the incorrect date and time is assigned, you will see the following warning message when uploading the file to the Network Camera. 4. Click Upload. To enable the DST, see System Time on page 24. The following message is displayed when attempting to upload an incorrect file format. Upgrade Firmware This feature allows you to upgrade the firmware on your Network Camera.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions The upgrade is successful as you see “Reboot system now!! This connection will close”. After that, re-access the Network Camera. The following message is displayed when the upgrade is succeeded. 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions When query parameter values, the current parameter value are returned. Successful control request returns parameter pairs as follows. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n Content-Type: text/html\r\n Context-Length: \r\n \r\n where is =\r\n [] is the actual length of content. Example: request IP address and it’s response Request: http://192.168.0.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Parameter _ Value value to assigned update return Description Assign to the parameter _ Set to 1 to actually update all fields (no need to use update parameter in each group) Redirect to the page after the parameter is assigned. The can be a full URL path or relative path according the current path.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Available parameters on the server Valid values: Valid values string[] password[] integer positive integer ~ domain name[] email address [] ip address mac address boolean , , , ... blank everything inside <> Description Text string shorter than ‘n’ characters. The characters “,’, <,>,& are invalid.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions timezoneindex -489 ~ 529 6/6 Indicate timezone and area -480: GMT-12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein -440: GMT-11:00 Midway Island, Samoa -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, Q
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions daylight_enable daylight_ dstactualmode daylight_auto_ begintime daylight_auto_ endtime updateinterval restore reset 6/6 Enable automatic daylight saving to time zone 6/7 Check if current time is under daylight saving time. string[19] 6/7 Display the current daylight saving begin time. string[19] 6/7 Display the current daylight saving end time.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Group: do_i<0~(ndo-1)> Name Value normalstate open grounded Security Description (get/set) Indicate whether open circuit or closed circuit represents inactive 1/1 status Group: security Name Value user_i0_name user_i<1~20> _name user_i0_pass user_i<1~20> _pass user_i0_privilege user_i<1~20> _ privilege string[64] Security Description (get/set) 6/7 User’s name of root string[64] 6/7 User’s name password [64] 6/6 Root’s passwor
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Subgroup of network: https Name Value Security Description (get/set) port 443, 1025~65535 6/6 https port Subgroup of network: rtsp Name Value 554, 1025 ~ 65535 disable authmode basic digest s0_accessname string[32] s1_accessname string[32] port Security Description (get/set) 6/6 RTSP port 1/6 RTSP authentication mode 1/6 1/6 RTSP access name for stream 1 RTSP access name for stream 2 The current audio track for stream1.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Group: wireless Name Value ssid string[32] wlmode channel txrate Security Description (get/set) SSID for wireless lan settings. 6/6 The valid characters are [A-Z] [a-z] [0-9] [ / ] [ . ] [ _ ] [ = ] [ ] [ - ] [ + ] [ * ]. wireless mode 6/6 Infra => Infrastructure USA and Canada Europe 6/6 Spain France All Infra, Adhoc 1~11 or 1 ~ 13 or 10~11 or 10~13 or 1~14 NONE, 1M, 2M, 5.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions deny_i<0~9> _end 1.0.0.0 ~ 6/6 255.255.255.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 4/4 Quality of video when choosing vbr in “ratecontrolmode”. 1 is worst quality and 5 is the best quality. 1 => medium 2 => standard 3 => good 4 => detailed 5 => excellent 4/4 Set bit rate in bps when choose cbr in “ratecontrolmode”. 20000 => 20 Kbps 30000 => 30 Kbps 40000 => 40 Kbps 50000 => 50 Kbps 64000 => 64 Kbps 128000 => 128 Kbps 256000 => 256 Kbps 512000 => 512 Kbps 768000 => 768 Kbps 1000000 => 1 Mbps 1500000 => 1.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Group: audioin_c<0~ (n-1)> for n channel products Name Value source micin, linein mute 0, 1 gain 0~31 boostmic 0 1 s<0~(m-1)>_ codectype aac4, gamr s<0~(m-1)>_ aac4_bitrate 16000, 32000, 48000, 64000, 96000 128000 80 - User's Manual Security Description (get/set) micin => use external microphone input 4/4 linein => use line input, i.e.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions s<0~(m-1)>_ gamr_bitrate 4750, 5150, 5900, 6700, 7400, 7950, 10200, 12200 4/4 Set AMR bitrate in bps 4750 => 4.75 Kbps 5150 => 5.15 Kbps 5900 => 5.90 Kbps 6700 => 6.7 Kbps 7400 => 7.4 Kbps 7950 => 7.95 Kbps 10200 => 10.2 Kbps 12200 => 12.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions provider _ hostname _ usernameemail _ passwordkey _ servername Safe100, DyndnsDynamic, DyndnsCustom, TZO, 6/6 DHS, DynInterfree, CustomSafe100 Safe100 => safe100.net DyndnsDynamic => dyndns.org (dynamic) DyndnsCustom => dyndns.org (custom) TZO => tzo.com DHS => dhs.org DynInterfree =>dyn-interfree.it CustomSafe100 =>Custom server using safe100 method string[128] 6/6 Your dynamic hostname.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Group: camctrl_c<0~(n-1)> for n channel product Name Value panspeed tiltspeed zoomspeed autospeed dwelling axisx axisy axisz -5 ~ 5 -5 ~ 5 -5 ~ 5 1~5 0 ~ 9999 -8250~ 8250 -560 ~ 1664 0 ~ 780 Security (get/set) 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 defaulthome 0,1 1/4 string[40] 1/4 The name of preset location -8250 ~ 8250 1/4 The axis x coordinate of each preset location -560 ~ 1664 1/4 The axis y coordinate of each preset locatio
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions protocol_https protocol_rtsp protocol_sip protocol_ maxconnection protocol_ rtp_multicast_ scalable protocol_rtp_ multicast_ backchannel protocol_rtp_tcp protocol_rtp_http protocol_spush_ mjpeg protocol_snmp videoin_type videoin_ resolution videoin_codec videoout_codec audio_aec audio_extmic audio_linein audio_lineout audio_ headphoneout 0/7 0/7 0/7 0/7 The maximum allowed simultaneou
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions wireless_ encrypt_wep wireless_ encrypt_wpa wireless_encrypt _wpa2 0/7 Indicate whether to support the wireless WEP 0/7 Indicate whether to support the wireless WPA 0/7 Indicate whether to support the wireless WPA2 Group: event_i<0~2> Name Value name string[40] enable 0, 1 priority 0, 1, 2 delay 1~999 trigger boot, di, motion, seq di mdwin inter 1~999 weekday
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions action_goto_ enable 0, 1 6/6 To enable or disable event goto function 0 => Disable 1 => Enable action_goto_ name string[40] 6/6 The selected name of preset positions action_server 0, _i<0~4>_enable 1 6/6 To enable or disable this server action. The default value is 0. 0 => Disable 1 => Enable action_server_ i<0~4>_media 6/6 The index of attached media.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Group: media_i<0~4> Name Value name string[40] snapshot, systemlog, videoclip type Security Description (get/set) 6/6 The identification of this entry 6/6 The media type to send to the server or store by the server. Indicate the source of media stream. 0 => the first stream. 1 => the second stream and etc. Indicate the prefix of the filename. To add date and time suffix to filename or not. 1 => to add date and time suffix.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions prefix cyclesize maxfilesize string[16] 50~6000 6/6 6/6 6/6 dest 0~4 6/6 Indicate the prefix of the filename. The maximum size for cycle recording in Kbytes. The max size for one file in Kbytes The destination to store the recording data. 0~4 => the index of network storage.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Query status of the digital input Note: This request requires the privilege of viewer. Method: GET/POST Syntax: http:///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.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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:///cgi-bin/viewer/video.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Parameter Value add method delete edit username userpass privilege viewer operator admin return Description Add an account to server. When using this method, “username” field is necessary. It will use default value of other fields if not specified. Remove an account from server. When using this method, “username” field is necessary, and others are ignored.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Post data: fimage=[&return=]\r\n \r\n Server will accept the upload file named to be upgraded the firmware and return with if indicated. Camera Control Note: This request requires privilege of viewer Method: GET/POST Syntax: http:///cgi-bin/viewer/camctrl.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Recall Note: This request requires privilege of viewer Method: GET Syntax: http:///cgi-bin/viewer/recall.cgi?recall=[&channel=][&return=] Parameter channel Value Text string less than 30 characters <0~(n-1)> return recall Description One of the present positions to recall. channel of video source Redirect to the page after the parameter is assigned.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Preset Locations Note: This request requires operator privilege Method: GET/POST Syntax: http:///cgi-bin/operator/preset.cgi?[channel=][&addpos=][&delpos=] [&return=] Parameter addpos channel delpos return Value <0~(n-1)> Description Add one preset location to preset list.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions return Redirect to the page after the parameter is assigned. The can be a full URL path or relative path according to the current path. If you omit this parameter, it will redirect to an empty page. Get SDP of Streamings Note: This request requires viewer access privilege Method: GET/POST Syntax: http:///_accessname> “m” is the stream number.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions Technical Specifications System Pan/Tilt/Zoom ■ CPU: VVTK-1000 SoC ■ Flash: 8MB ■ RAM: 64MB ■ Embedded OS: Linux 2.4 ■ Pan range: 350° (+175° ~ -175°) ■ Tilt range: 125° (+90° ~ -35°) ■ Auto pan mode ■ Auto patrol mode Lens ■ Board lens, f= 2.8mm~7.3mm, auto iris, 0.75m to infinity focus range Angle of View ■ 28.7°~73.4° (horizontal) ■ 21.6°~54.7° (vertical) ■ 35.8°~92.2° (diagonal) Shutter Time ■ 1/30 sec. to 1/15000 sec.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions LED Indicator ■ System activity and network link indicator Power ■ 12V DC ■ 802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet (PZ7151) ■ Power consumption: max. 12W Approvals CE, FCC, C-Tick, LVD, VCCI Operating Environments ■ Temperature: 0°~50°C (32°~122°F) ■ Humidity: 20%~80% RH Viewing System Requirements ■ OS: Microsoft® Windows 2000/XP/Vista ■ Browser: Internet Explorer 6.x or above ■ Cell phone: 3GPP player ■ Real Player: 10.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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 HTTP://WWW.VIALICENSING.COM.
VIVOTEK - A Leading Provider of Multimedia Communication Solutions 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.
