Vivotek FD836BA-HVF2 User manual

User’s Manual
H.264 • 2MP • 30M IR • P-iris • Smart Stream • Smart IR
Fixed Dome
Network Camera
FD836BA-HVF2, FD836BA-HTV,
FD836BA-EHVF2, FD836BA-EHTV
Rev. 1.0

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Table of Contents
Overview ..............................................................................................................................................................3
Revision History ...............................................................................................................................................4
Read Before Use..............................................................................................................................................4
Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................4
Symbols and Statements in this Document......................................................................................................4
Physical Description .........................................................................................................................................5
Hardware Installation........................................................................................................................................6
Network Deployment ......................................................................................................................................17
Software Installation .......................................................................................................................................20
Ready to Use..................................................................................................................................................21
Auto Focus (for Motorized Lens Models only)................................................................................................22
Accessing the Network Camera .................................................................................................................... 23
Using Web Browsers......................................................................................................................................23
Using RTSP Players.......................................................................................................................................26
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices........................................................................................................27
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software .............................................................................................................28
Main Page......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Client Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 34
Conguration.................................................................................................................................................... 39
System > General settings .............................................................................................................................40
System > Homepage layout ..........................................................................................................................42
System > Logs ...............................................................................................................................................45
System > Parameters ....................................................................................................................................47
System > Maintenance...................................................................................................................................48
Media > Image .............................................................................................................................................52
Media > Video ..............................................................................................................................................66
Media > Audio.................................................................................................................................................75
Network > General settings............................................................................................................................76
Network > Streaming protocols ....................................................................................................................84
Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)...........................................................................93
Security > User accounts ...............................................................................................................................94
Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) .................................................................95
Security > Access List ................................................................................................................................102
PTZ > PTZ settings ......................................................................................................................................107
Event > Event settings.................................................................................................................................. 111
Applications > Motion detection....................................................................................................................125
Applications > DI and DO ...........................................................................................................................128
Applications > Tampering detection .............................................................................................................129
Applications > Audio detection ...................................................................................................................130
Applications > Package management - a.k.a., VADP (VIVOTEK Application Development Platform) .......132
Recording > Recording settings ..................................................................................................................135
Local storage > SD card management.........................................................................................................140
Local storage > Content management .........................................................................................................141
Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................ 144

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URL Commands for the Network Camera................................................................................................ 144
Technical Specications ...........................................................................................................................317
Technology License Notice....................................................................................................................... 319
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)....................................................................................................... 320
Overview
VIVOTEK’s FD836BA is a series of robust, dome-style network cameras designed for diverse
outdoor applications and offering a broad range of options. Equipped with a Full HD sensor
enabling viewing resolution of 1920x1080 at a smooth 30 fps, the FD836BA series is an all-in-one
outdoor cameras capable of capturing high quality and high resolution video at up to 2 Megapixels
whether in high contrast or low light with WDR and SNV technology.
Further increasing its exibility, VIVOTEK’s FD836BA series provides options for both xed focus
for simple operation without extra electrical power, and remote focus with built-in stepping motors
and P-iris to provide precise adjustment remotely.
To meet the demands of any harsh outdoor application, VIVOTEK’s FD836BA series is also armed
with IP66-rated housing to help the camera body withstand rain, dust and high pressure water
jets from any direction, while its IK10-rated housing provides robust protection against acts of
vandalism or other impacts.
Finally, a wide operating temperature range further enhances the camera’s performance and
reliability in extremely cold or hot weather, even when using PoE. When choosing VIVOTEK
FD836BA series, customers will be offered four options: the FD836BA-HVF2, FD836BA-EHVF2,
FD836BA-HTV, and FD836BA-EHTV. Different options can be chosen based on the requirements
of your application, such as the need for a specific focusing method or operating environment
temperature.
With the highly exible VADP (VIVOTEK Application Development Platform), users can extend the
features of this series by adding third-party applications for the camera. Thus, the series is not only
equipped with multiple focusing methods and wide temperature range options, is but ideal for a
wide variety of applications.

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Read Before Use
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera
is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a exible 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 note of the warnings in the Quick Installation Guide before the Network
Camera is installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation chapter to
avoid damage 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 networking 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 creative and professional developers, the URL
Commands of the Network Camera section serves as a helpful reference to customizing existing
homepages or integrating with the current web server.
Package Contents
■ FD836BA-HVF2, FD836BA-HTV, FD836BA-EHVF2, FD836BA-EHTV
■ Screw pack
■ Quick Installation Guide & alignment sticker
Symbols and Statements in this Document
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INFORMATION: provides important messages or advices that might help prevent
inconvenient or problem situations.
NOTE: Notices provide guidance or advices that are related to the functional integrity of
the machine.
Tips: Tips are useful information that helps enhance or facilitae an installation, function,
or process.
WARNING! or IMPORTANT!: These statements indicate situations that can be
dangerous or hazardous to the machine or you.
Electrical Hazard: This statement appears when high voltage electrical hazards might
occur to an operator.
Revision History
■ Rev. 1.0: Initial release.

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Physical Description
The "T" and "HT" models have an auto-focus motorized lens. Some of the sufx syntax are
listed below:
E w/ heater for extreme weather
Fx Focal length w/ number
T w/ Remote focus lens
R w/ PoE repeater
H w/ High Dynamic Range functionality also known as WDR
NOTE:
Terminal block
Motorized or
xed lens
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card Slot
IR LEDs
RJ45
Ethernet port
Reset button

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Hardware Installation
1.Jot down the camera's MAC address for later reference. This is especially important if
you install numerous cameras at an installation site.
Network Camera
Model No: XXXXXX
MAC: 0002D1083236
Pat. 6,930,709
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.
Made in Taiwan
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2.Remove the dome cover by loosening the retention screws on the dome cover.
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3.Loosen and remove the waterproof connectors. Discard the plastic stopper inside the IO
connector
5~6.3mm
DI/DO: 1.8~2.1mm
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5. Insert the Ethernet cable through the cable gland, and the rubber seal.
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4. Insert an Ethernet cable through the cabling hole.

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6. Remove part of cable sheath.
7.You will need an RJ45 crimping tool to attach the Ethernet wires to a connector. When
done, connect the cable to the camera’s Ethernet RJ45 socket.
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8.Secure the connection by tightening the waterproof components.
9.Secure the IO cable connection by tightening the waterproof components. Note that the
waterproof cable rubber seal must be installed whether you connect IO wires or not.
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