Vivotek FD8163 User manual

Rev. 1.0
User’s Manual
FD8163 Fixed Dome
Network Camera
2MP • PIR • Auto Focus • WDR Enhanced

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Table of Contents
Overview .....................................................................................................................................................4
Revision History ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Read Before Use..................................................................................................................................... 5
Package Contents ................................................................................................................................... 5
Symbols and Statements in this Document............................................................................................. 5
Physical Description ................................................................................................................................ 6
Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Network Deployment ............................................................................................................................. 11
Software Installation .............................................................................................................................. 14
Ready to Use......................................................................................................................................... 15
Completion ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Accessing the Network Camera ............................................................................................................18
Using Web Browsers............................................................................................................................. 18
Using RTSP Players.............................................................................................................................. 21
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices............................................................................................... 22
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software .................................................................................................... 23
Main Page.................................................................................................................................................24
Client Settings ..........................................................................................................................................29
Conguration............................................................................................................................................31
System > General settings .................................................................................................................... 32
System > Homepage layout ................................................................................................................. 34
System > Logs ...................................................................................................................................... 37
System > Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 38
System > Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 39
Security > User Account........................................................................................................................ 43
Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) ........................................................ 44
Security > Access List ......................................................................................................................... 51
Network > General settings................................................................................................................... 56
Network > Streaming protocols ........................................................................................................... 64
Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) ......................................................73
Media > Image .................................................................................................................................... 74
Media > Video ....................................................................................................................................... 82
Media > Video ....................................................................................................................................... 83
Media > Audio........................................................................................................................................ 87
PTZ > PTZ settings ............................................................................................................................... 88
Event > Event settings........................................................................................................................... 92
Applications > Motion detection........................................................................................................... 105
Applications > DI and DO.................................................................................................................... 108
Applications > Tampering detection .................................................................................................... 108
Recording > Recording settings ......................................................................................................... 109
Local storage > SD card management................................................................................................ 114
Local storage > Content management ................................................................................................ 115
Appendix ................................................................................................................................................118

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URL Commands for the Network Camera................................................................................................ 118
Technical Specications ........................................................................................................................... 120
Technology License Notice.......................................................................................................................121
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)....................................................................................................... 122

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Overview
VIVOTEK FD8163 is an easy-to-use fixed dome network camera, featuring 2-Megapixel or
1080p Full HD resolution with superb image quality up to 30 fps. As a true day/night camera, the
FD8163 features a removable IR-cut lter and 15 meter smart IR illuminators, maintaining clear
images 24 hours a day. It is especially suitable for monitoring wide open indoor areas such as a
building lobby, train station, or applications requiring accurate identication.
For installers, properly adjusting the focus of a megapixel network camera can be difcult due to
the image detail. Thus, VIVOTEK has introduced the Smart Focus System including Easy Focus
Button and Remote Focus to make installation and adjustment easier. VIVOTEK has adopted
lenses with a built-in stepper motor that the installer can use to remotely control the focal
length and precisely adjust the camera focus, offering hassle-free installation and maintenance.
Furthermore, the unique design featuring four-step mounting also facilitates installation of the
FD8163.
Together with a PIR sensor for enhanced detection, WDR Enhanced, 802.3af compliant PoE,
tamper detection, microSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot for on-board storage, video cropping, and
e-PTZ functionality, the FD8163 is indisputably the top choice for reliable and high performance
surveillance.
Revision History
■ Rev. 1.0: Initial release

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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
■ FD8163
■ Alignment sticker
■ T10 Torx screwdriver / Screws / DC connector / Plastic Anchors / AV cable
■ Software CD
■ Warranty Card
■ Quick Installation Guide
Symbols and Statements in this Document
i
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.

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Physical Description
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Ethernet
Micro SD Card
Audio InAV Out
Reset
Int. NTSC
PALExt.
Camera Front View
Camera Rear View
Light Sensor
Lens
Built-in
Microphone
PIR Sensor
Black Cover
IR LEDs
(8 units, effective up to
15m)
Auto Focus Button
General IO Terminal
Block
Microphone In (pink)
Audio/Video Out
(green)
Jumpers
Microphone Video Output
internal
external
NTSC
60Hz
PAL
50Hz
1 2
Reset Button
Micro SD/SDHC
Card Slot
10/100BaseT
Ethernet
The max. output load from
pins #7 and 8 is 50mA.
NOTE:
1 DC 12V-
2 DC 12V+
3 AC24V_2
4 AC24V_1
5 DI- (GND)
6 DI+
7 DO-
8 DO+ (+12V)
Remove foam pad.

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DI/DO Diagram
Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method.
NOTE:
The maximum output load from pins #7 & 8 is 50mA.
Gnd
Camera Power
Input
Output
5
8
6
7
+12
VDC
Max.
VDC
Switch
BJT transistor
Gnd
Camera Power
Input
Output
5
8
6
7
+12
VDC
VDC
Switch
BJT transistor
Relay Relay
12V
+12V
Digital output
PIN 8
Power+12V
PIN 7
Digital input
PIN 6
Ground
PIN 5

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Hardware Reset
The reset button is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes
resetting the system can return the camera to normal operation. If the system problems remain
after reset, restore the factory settings and install again.
Reset: Press and release the recessed reset button with a straightened paper clip. Wait for the
Network Camera to reboot.
Restore: Press and hold the recessed reset button until the status LED rapidly blinks. Note that
all settings will be restored to factory default. Upon successful restore, the status LED will blink
green and red during normal operation.
Micro SD/SDHC Card Capacity
This network camera is compliant with Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC 8GB, 16GB, 64GB and other
preceding standard SD cards.
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Ethernet
Micro SD Card
Audio InAV Out
Reset
Int. NTSC
PAL
Ext.
Recessed Reset
Button

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IMPORTANT!
Before installing your camera, make sure the built-in PIR (Passive Infrared Sensor) can be
directed toward the area of interest, where intrusions may occur. (The sensitivity of PIR
sensor depends on the object size and temperature differences between the object and the
background environment.)
Installation
Removing Dome Cover
Use the included T10 Torx screwdriver to loosen screws on the sides of dome cover to
remove it. You should then jot down the MAC address printed on the bottom of the camera.
50
50
5m
41
41 5m
FD8163
Dome Cover
Bottom of the Camera

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1. Attach the alignment sticker to the ceilling/wall.
2. Through the two circles on the sticker, drill two pilot holes into the ceilling/wall.
3. The Network Camera can be mounted with the cable routed through the ceiling/wall or
from the side. If you want to feed the cable through the ceiling/wall, drill a cable hole A
as shown in the above picture.
4. Hammer the supplied plastic anchors into the holes.
5. Align the two holes on each side of the camera base with the two plastic anchors on the
ceilling/wall, insert the supplied screws to corresponding holes and secure them with a
screwdriver.
Wall Mount
Ceiling Mount
LCD Monitor/
Camera tester AV Out
NOTE:
You may use the included AV cable to connect a camera tester for initial conguration at
the installation site.

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Network Deployment
General Connection (without PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
When using a PoE-enabled switch
The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a sin-
gle Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE-
enabled switch via Ethernet cable.
1. If you have external DI devices, make the connection from general I/O terminal block.
2. Ethernet, power, and other cables are user-supplied.
3. Connect the AC cables from the terminal block as an alternate power source. The IO cables
are user-supplied.
POWER C
OLLIS
ION
LINK
RE
CEIVE
PARTITION
12345
Ethernet
Switch
Pin3 & 4 AC 24V
Pin #3 & 4 AC 24V as alternate power
are for indoor use only
NOTE:
POWER C
OLLIS
ION
LINK
RE
CEIVE
PARTITION
12345
PoE Switch
1. This equipment is only to be
connected to PoE networks without
routing to outside plants.
2. For PoE input connections, use only
UL listed I.T.E. with PoE output.
NOTE:

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When using a non-PoE switch
Use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the Network Camera and a
non-PoE switch.
POWER C
OLLIS
ION
LINK
RE
CEIVE
PARTITION
12345
PoE Power
Injector
(optional)
Non-PoE Switch

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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 below.
Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 14 for
details.
IP address : 192.168.0.3
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default router : 192.168.0.1
IP address : 192.168.0.2
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default router : 192.168.0.1
LAN (Local Area Network)
Router IP address : 192.168.0.1
WAN (Wide Area Network )
Router IP address : from ISP
Cable or DSL Modem
POWER COLLISION
LINK
RECEIVE
PARTITION
12345
Internet
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: default is 80
■ RTSP port: default is 554
■ RTP port for audio: default is 5558
■ RTCP port for audio: default is 5559
■ RTP port for video: default is 5556
■ RTCP port for video: default is 5557
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 your router’s user’s manual.
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 56 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 setting on page 56 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 57 for details.

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Software Installation
Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), free-bundled software included on the product CD, helps you set up
your Network Camera on the LAN.
1. Install 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 an analysis of your network environment.
After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program.
3. The program will search for all VIVOTEK network devices on the same LAN.
4. After a brief search, the installer window will prompt. Click on the MAC and model name
that matches the one printed on the product label. You can then double-click on the address to
open a management session with the Network Camera.
0002D1730202
00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 FD8163
Installation
Wizard 2
IW
2
Network Camera
Model No: FD8163
Made in Taiwan
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
MAC:0002D1730202
R o H S

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Ready to Use
1.A browser session with the Network Camera should prompt as shown below.
2.You should be able to see live video from your camera. You may also install the 32-channel
recording software from the software CD in a deployment consisting of multiple cameras. For
its installation details, please refer to its related documents.
To adjust the viewing angle -- 3-axis mechanism design
Based on the live image retrieved from the camera, adjust the camera lens to the desired view
angle:
1. Turn the lens module left and right.
2. Loosen the tilt adjustment screws on both sides of the camera and then turn the lens module
up and down. Upon completion, tighten the screws.
3. Turn the lens to adjust the image orientation.
1
2
3
Pan 350°
Rotate 350°
Tilt 65°

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Focus window
To adjust the zoom factor and focus range
1. The camera comes with a motorized vari-
focal lens module. With a web console,
you can enter the Configuration > Media
> Image > Focus page to tune the image
zoom and focus.
2. On this page, you can pull the Zoom and
Focus pointers, set up a Focus window,
and use the Perform auto focus button to
automatically obtain an optimal focus result.
You may also manually fine-tune zoom and
focus using the various functional buttons.
Please refer to your User Manual for more
information.
3. You may also push the Auto Focus button on the camera
to obtain the same results especially when you are using
camera tester for onsite adjustment.

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Completion
1.If you choose to feed the cable through the ceiling/wall, arrange the cables neatly
through the cable hole A (not shown in the drawing). If you choose to feed the cable from
the side, remove plate B.
2.Attach the dome cover to the camera as the direction shown below. Tighten two screws
from the sides of the dome cover.
3.Finally, make sure all parts of the camera are securely installed.
1
B
3
2
A
Be aware of the
cable route!
Dome Cover

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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
Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access the Network Cameras on LAN.
If your network environment is not a LAN, follow these 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 eld. Press Enter.
3. The live video will be displayed in your web browser.
4. If it is the rst time installing the VIVOTEK network camera, an information bar will pop up as
shown below. Follow the instructions to install the 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 don’t have Quick Time on your computer, please download it rst, then launch
the web browser.
NOTE:

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► By default, the Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access,
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 74.
► If you see a dialog box indicating that your security settings prohibit running ActiveX®
Controls, please enable the 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.
3. Refresh your web browser, then install the ActiveX®control. Follow the instructions to
complete installation.

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IMPORTANT!
• Currently the Network Camera utilizes 32-bit ActiveX plugin. You CAN NOT
open a management/view session with the camera using a 64-bit IE browser.
• If you encounter this problem, try execute the Iexplore.exe program from C:\
Windows\SysWOW64. A 32-bit version of IE browser will be installed.
• On Windows 7, the 32-bit explorer browser can be accessed from here:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
1. For a megapixel camera, it is recommended to use monitors of the 24" size or
larger, and are capable of 1600x1200 or better resolutions.
2. Below are the defaults for Audio settings:
For cameras with built-in microphone: Not Muted.
For cameras without built-in microphone: Muted.
To receive audio into from external microphone, you may need to enable the audio
input from Media > Audio. Refer to page 88 for more information.
NOTE: