Vivotek FD8166 User manual

User’s Manual
FD8166 Mini Dome
Network Camera
2MP • Stylish Design • Easy Installation
Rev. 1.0

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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 ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Network Deployment ............................................................................................................................. 10
Software Installation .............................................................................................................................. 12
Ready to Use......................................................................................................................................... 13
Accessing the Network Camera ............................................................................................................ 16
Using Web Browsers............................................................................................................................. 16
Using RTSP Players.............................................................................................................................. 19
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices............................................................................................... 20
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software .................................................................................................... 21
Main Page.................................................................................................................................................22
Go to...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Client Settings ..........................................................................................................................................27
Conguration............................................................................................................................................31
System > General settings .................................................................................................................... 32
System > Homepage layout ................................................................................................................. 34
System > Logs ...................................................................................................................................... 37
System > Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 39
System > Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 40
Media > Image .................................................................................................................................... 44
Media > Video ....................................................................................................................................... 50
Media > Video ....................................................................................................................................... 51
Media > Audio........................................................................................................................................ 55
Network > General settings................................................................................................................... 56
Network > Streaming protocols ........................................................................................................... 63
Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).................................................................. 72
Security > User Account........................................................................................................................ 73
Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) ........................................................ 74
Security > Access List ......................................................................................................................... 82
PTZ > PTZ settings ............................................................................................................................... 87
Event > Event settings........................................................................................................................... 91
Applications > Motion detection........................................................................................................... 104
Applications > Digital Input.................................................................................................................. 107
Applications > Tampering detection .................................................................................................... 107
Recording > Recording settings ......................................................................................................... 108
Local storage > SD card management................................................................................................ 113
Local storage > Content management ................................................................................................ 114

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Appendix .....................................................................................................................................................117
URL Commands for the Network Camera................................................................................................ 117
Technical Specications ...........................................................................................................................193
Technology License Notice.......................................................................................................................194
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)....................................................................................................... 195

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Overview
VIVOTEK FD8166 is the world’s smallest network xed dome camera. With installation as easy
as one-two-three and Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality, setup time is completed in less
than 120 seconds, making installation quick and easy.
The FD8166 features a 2-Megapixel sensor enabling viewing resolution of 1920x1080 at 15 fps,
and also supports the industry-standard H.264 compression technology, drastically reducing
le sizes and conserving valuable network bandwidth. With MJPEG compatibility also included,
video streams can also be transmitted in any of these formats for versatile applications.
Designed with selectable focal lengths, FD8166 can be used in various environments,
including but not limited to ofces, elevators, campus, chain stores, boutique stores and health
care facilities. At the size of only 90 mm in diameter, VIVOTEK FD8166 is truly an all-in-one
surveillance solution that meets a wide variety of needs for indoor surveillance. The package
also includes VIVOTEK’s 32-channel recording software. With all this and more, the FD8166 is
the ideal solution for your surveillance needs.
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
■ FD8166
■ Screws / Plastic Anchors
■ Focus adjustment tool
■ 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
Outer View
Inner View
Leave the slide cover in place if you route cables through the bottom
and then through a hole on the ceiling or wall.
RJ-45 Socket
Side View
Release tab Slide cover
DI+ DI-
Max. is 40V.
Digital input
Lens
Tilt adjustment
screw
Reset button
Screw slot
MicroSD/SDHC
card slot
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Digital Input Diagram
Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method.
3.3V
Digital input
DI+
DI-: Ground
DI-
Max. voltage: 40V
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 reset button. 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 32GB / 16GB / 8GB and other
preceding standard SD cards.
Reset Button

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IMPORTANT!
Installation
Removing Dome Cover
1
2
Semi-circular
cut-out
Slide cover
Release tab
1. Use one hand to hold the camera
bottom and another hand to hold the
dome cover. Press the release button.
2. Remove the dome cover.
3. Remove the slide cover if you want to
route cables from the side of camera
instead of a hole on the ceiling or wall.
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1. Record the MAC address before installing the camera.
2. You can check the model name sufx for the type of lens mounted on your camera. The
applicable lens can be:
F2: 2.5mm; F3: 3.6mm; F6: 6mm; F8: 8mm; F12: 12mm. The shorter the focal length,
the wider the view.
It is recommended to use an Ethernet cable that comes without
the strain relief boot. You can remove the boot if your cable
comes with one.
Strain relief boot
NOTE:

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Mounting the Network Camera - Ceiling or Wall Mount
1. Use the curved slots on the camera as a template to mark where holes will be drilled on
the ceiling. Drill two holes into the ceiling; and hammer in the plastic anchors.
2. Drill another hole if you want to route cables through the ceiling or wall.
3. Connect and route an Ethernet cable through the ceiling or wall.
4. Attach the Network Camera to the ceiling using two included screws.
1
2
34
NOTE:
1. Do not completely tighten the mounting screws
in the screw slots yet. You may need to turn the
camera left or right for a best shooting direction
later.
2. The camera can only be powered by PoE. There
is no DC or AC input connector.
3. As shown on the left, you may also route cable
from the side.
Routing hole
position
LED Denitions
Item LED Status Description
1 Steady Red Power on and system boot-
ing
Red LED off Power off
2 Steady Red + blinking Green every 1 sec. (Green LED on
for 1 sec and off for another)
Network heartbeat
Steady Red + Green LED off Network disconnected
3 Blinking Red every 0.15 sec. + Blinking Green every 1 sec.
(Red LED on for 0.15 sec. and Green LED on for 1 sec. and
off for another)
Upgrading rmware
4 Blinking Red every 0.15 sec. + blinking Green every 0.15
sec.
Restoring defaults

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Network Deployment
General Connection (without PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
POWER C
OLLIS
ION
LINK
RE
CEIVE
PARTITION
12345
PoE Switch
When using a PoE-enabled switch
This Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single
Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the camera to a PoE-enabled switch
via Ethernet cable.
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
RECEIVE
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 12 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
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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.
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00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 FD8166
Installation
Wizard 2
IW
2
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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.

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Adjusting the Lens
WARNING!
Do not use your hands to tune the lens module's
tilt angle. Doing so will damage the delicate tilt
mechanism.
1. There is a tilt adjustment screw near the
lens module. Use a #0, #1, or #2 Phillips
screwdriver to turn the screw and the lens
will move upwards or downwards.
3. Tighten the camera's mounting screws
after you change the horizontal shooting
direction.
Lens UP Lens DOWN
2. You may also tune the camera's horizontal
orientation by turning it along its curved
screw slots.
25°
25°
57°

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5. Use a piece of clean cotton cloth to hold and and
install the dome cover.
6. Install dome cover by aligning the semi-circular
cut-out with the release tab. Press on both ends
of the dome cover for it to snap into place. A
"Click" sound should be heard when it is properly
installed.
4. With a live video feed, you can place the included
focus adjustment tool carefully on the lens, and
use it to turn the lens clockwise or counter-
clockwise to adjust to the best image focus.
You may try tuning the focus slightly closer due to
the concern that focus might be changed when the
dome cover is installed.
Semi-circular
cut-out
Release
tab

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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 (e.g., 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.
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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 73.
► 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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• 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
• If you open a web session from the IW2 utility, a 32-bit IE browser will be opened.
IMPORTANT!
• The onscreen Java control can malfunction under the following situations:
A PC connects to different cameras that are using the same IP address (or the same
camera running different rmware versions). Removing your browser cookies will solve
this problem.
Tips

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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
VLC Player
VLC media player
mpegable Player
pvPlayer
As most ISPs and players only allow RTSP streaming through port number 554, please set the
RTSP port to 554. For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 64.
For example:
4. The live video will be displayed in your player.
For more information on how to configure the RTSP access name, please refer to RTSP
Streaming on page 64 for details.
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp
1. Launch the RTSP player.
2. Choose File > Open URL. A URL dialog box will pop up.
3. The address format is rtsp://<ip address>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming access name for
stream1 or stream2>
Video 16:38:01 2012/01/25
Quick Time player only supports playback
of H.264 stream, and not the MJPEG
stream. In terms of audio codec, Quick
Time only supports AAC. Since this cam-
era supports G.711 codec, audio is not
available on Quick Time.
VLC player supports H.264/MPEG-4/
MJPEG, and all audio codecs supported
by all VIVOTEK’s cameras.
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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 over 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
10.
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 64.
2. As the the bandwidth on 3G networks is limited, you will not be able to use a large video size.
Please set the video and audio streaming parameters as listed below.
For more information, please refer to Stream settings on page 50.
Video Mode MPEG-4
Frame size 176 x 144
Maximum frame rate 5 fps
Intra frame period 1S
Video quality (Constant bit rate) 40kbps
Audio type (GSM-AMR) 12.2kbps
3. As most ISPs and players only allow RTSP streaming through port number 554, please set
the RTSP port to 554. For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 64.
4. Launch the player on the 3GPP-compatible mobile devices (e.g., Real Player).
5. Type the following URL commands into the player.
The address format is rtsp://<public ip address of your camera>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming
access name for stream # with small frame size and frame rate>.
For example:
You can configure Stream #2 into the suggested stream settings as listed above for live
viewing on a mobile device.