Vivotek FD8171 User manual

Rev. 1.0
User’s Manual
Fixed Dome
Network Camera
FD8171
3MP • 20M IR • Smart Focus System
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
Hardware Installation............................................................................................................................... 7
Network Deployment ............................................................................................................................... 9
Adjusting the Lens................................................................................................................................. 10
Completion ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Software Installation .............................................................................................................................. 17
Ready to Use......................................................................................................................................... 18
Accessing the Network Camera ............................................................................................................19
Using Web Browsers............................................................................................................................. 19
Using RTSP Players.............................................................................................................................. 22
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices............................................................................................... 23
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software .................................................................................................... 24
Main Page.................................................................................................................................................25
Client Settings ..........................................................................................................................................30
Conguration............................................................................................................................................34
System > General settings .................................................................................................................... 36
System > Homepage layout ................................................................................................................. 38
System > Logs ...................................................................................................................................... 41
System > Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 43
System > Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 44
Media > Image .................................................................................................................................... 48
Media > Video > FOV............................................................................................................................ 57
Media > Video > Stream........................................................................................................................ 57
Media > Video ....................................................................................................................................... 58
Media > Audio........................................................................................................................................ 66
Network > General settings................................................................................................................... 67
Network > Streaming protocols ........................................................................................................... 75
Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).................................................................. 84
Security > User Account........................................................................................................................ 85
Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) ........................................................ 86
Security > Access List ......................................................................................................................... 93
PTZ > PTZ settings ............................................................................................................................. 98
Event > Event settings ........................................................................................................................ 102
Applications > Motion detection........................................................................................................... 116
Applications > DI and DO.................................................................................................................... 119
Applications > Tampering detection .................................................................................................... 119
Applications > Audio detection .......................................................................................................... 120
Applications > VADP (VIVOTEK Application Development Platform) ................................................ 122
Applications > PIR............................................................................................................................... 124

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Recording > Recording settings .............................................................................................................. 125
Local storage > SD card management .................................................................................................... 130
Local storage > Content management .................................................................................................... 131
Appendix .................................................................................................................................................... 134
URL Commands for the Network Camera................................................................................................ 134
Technical Specications ...........................................................................................................................218
Technology License Notice.......................................................................................................................220
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)....................................................................................................... 221

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Overview
VIVOTEK FD8171 is a professional outdoor dome network camera offering 30 fps @ 1.3-Megapixel
resolution with superb image quality.
The FD8171 provides 30 fps @ 3-Megapixel resolution with superb image quality.
Featuring Improved Wide Dynamic Range Technology WDR Pro II, it provides the extreme visibility in
the extremely dark & light environment with 4 times shutter. Combining 3D Noise Reduction Technology
which enables the FD8171 to capture clear, polished video under low-light conditions and reduce
bandwidth from sensor noise, users can identify more image details in extremely bright as well as dark
environments. The FD8171 comes with a standard WDR Pro feature.
Besides, as a professional day/night camera, both cameras adopt a Smart IR technology which provides
the excellent ability of anti-overexposure and noise reduction to adjust the IR lighting intensity instantly
based on environmental lighting change.
As VIVOTEK’s consistence of image quality, both cameras comes with a P-iris lens, which controls the
iris with extreme precision with its built-in stepper motor. By using software controls, the lens maintains
the iris opening at an optimal level at all times, resulting in superior sharpness and depth of eld as well
as image quality. Furthermore, for installers, properly adjusting the focus of a megapixel network camera
can be difcult due to the image detail. Thus, the camera is also designed with VIVOTEK’s Smart Focus
System to make installation and adjustment easier by remote focus and zoom adjustment.
The IP66-rated housing is designed to help the camera body withstand rain and dust and high pressure
water jets from any direction while IK10-rated housing provide the protection against the vandal act
and impact. Additionally, the wide temperature range further enhances the camera’s performance and
reliability in extremely cold and warm weather.
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
■ FD8171
■ Alignment sticker
■ T20 Torx screwdriver / Screws / Plastic anchors / AV cable
■ Software CD
■ Quick Installation Guide
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.

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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
Built-in Microphone
PIR Sensor
1. DC 12V-
2. DC12V+
3. AC24V_2
4. AC24V_1
5. DI- (GND)
6. DI+
7. DO-
8. DO+ (+12V)
Microphone In (pink)
Audio/Video Out
(green)
Jumpers
Microphone Video Output
internal
external
NTSC 60Hz
PAL
50Hz
1 2
Reset Button
The max. output load from pins
#7 and 8 is 50mA.
NOTE:
MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot
IR LEDs (15 units, effective up to
20m)
Focus & Zoom Buttons
Vari-focal Lens
General I/O Terminal Block
Ethernet 10/100 RJ45
Socket
Light sensor

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FD8171
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50
5m
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41 5m
Before installing your camera, make sure the built-in PIR (Passive Infrared Sensor) can be
directed toward the area of interest, where possible intrusion may occur. (The sensitivity
of PIR sensor depends on the object size and temperature differences between the object
and the background environment).
Dome Cover
Bottom of the Camera
Top View Side View
Remove the dome cover using the included T10 screwdriver. Record the MAC address at
the product label.
Verwenden Sie den beiliegenden T10 Torx-Schraubendreher, um die Schrauben an den Seiten
des Kugelgehäuses zu lösen und zu entfernen. Sie sollten anschließend die an der Unterseite der
Kamera aufgedruckte MAC-Adresse notieren.
Stellen Sie vor der Installation der Kamera sicher, dass der integrierte PIR (Passiver Infrarotsensor)
in den Bereich von Interesse gerichtet werden kann, in dem möglicherweise eingedrungen wird.
(Die Empndlichkeit des PIR Sensors hängt von der Objektgröße und Temperaturunterschieden
zwischen dem Objekt und der Hintergrundumgebung ab.)
Hardware Installation

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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.
4. Hammer the supplied plastic anchors into the holes.
5. Align the holes on the camera with the plastic anchors on the ceilling/wall, secure the
camera with the included screws.
Wall Mount
Ceiling Mount
Use the included AV cable to connect to a camera tester or LCD monitor to begin initial
setup.
Camera tester AV Out
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Network Deployment
General Connection (without PoE)
1.Connect RJ45 Ethernet cable to a switch.
2.Connect the AC cables from the terminal
block as an alternate power source. The
IO cables are user-supplied.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
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PoE Switch
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.
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Ethernet
Non-PoE Switch
Pin 1
Pin 2
AC 24V±10%
DC 12V
Pin 4
Pin 3

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2
Tilt Adjustment Screws
Adjust the camera lens to the desired viewing angle:
1. Loosen the tilt adjustment screws on both sides
2. Turns the lens modules toward the direction you prefer.
3. Tighten the adjustment screws.
Pan 350°
Tilt: 65°
Rotate 350°
Adjusting the Lens
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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.
PoE Power
Injector
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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.
3. You may also push the Auto Focus & Zoom
buttons on the camera to obtain the same
results especially when you are using
camera tester for onsite adjustment.
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 ne-tune zoom and
focus using the various functional buttons.
Please refer to your User Manual for more
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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
Completion

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DI/DO Diagram
Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method.
1 DC 12V-
2 DC 12V+
3 AC24V_2
4 AC24V_1
5 DI- (GND)
6 DI+
7 DO-
8 DO+ (+12V)
The max. load for power output pin 8,
12V DO, is 50mA.
NOTE:
GND
Camera Power
Input
Output
+12
VDC
Max.
VDC
Switch
BJT transistor
GND
Camera Power
Input
Output
+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
General I/O Terminal Block
This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external
input / output devices. The pin denitions are described below. The 24V AC can be used as an
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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/SDXC Card Capacity
This network camera is compliant with Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC 8GB, 16GB, or 64GB and other
preceding standard SD cards.
Recessed Reset
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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 17 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
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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 67 for details.
For example, your router and IP settings may look like this:
Device IP Address: internal
port
IP Address: External Port (Mapped port on the
router)
Public IP of router 122.146.57.120
LAN IP of router 192.168.2.1
Camera 1 192.168.2.10:80 122.146.57.120:8000
Camera 2 192.168.2.11:80 122.146.57.120:8001
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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 67 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 68 for details.
Congure the router, virtual server or rewall, so that the router can forward any data com-
ing into a precongured port number to a network camera on the private network, and
allow data from the camera to be transmitted to the outside of the network over the same
path.
From Forward to
122.146.57.120:8000 192.168.2.10:80
122.146.57.120:8001 192.168.2.11:80
... ...
When properly congured, you can access a camera behind the router using the HTTP
request as follows: http://122.146.57.120:8000
If you change the port numbers on the Network conguration page, please open the ports
accordingly on your router. For example, you can open a management session with your
router to congure access through the router to the camera within your local network.
Please consult your network administrator for router conguration if you have troubles with
the conguration.
For more information with network conguration options (such as that of streaming ports),
please refer to Conguration > Network Settings. VIVOTEK also provides the automatic
port forwarding feature as an NAT traversal function with the precondition that your router
must support the UPnP port forwarding feature.

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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 FD8171
Installation
Wizard 2
IW
2
Network Camera
Model No: FD8171
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
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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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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 Google
Chrome).
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.
► For Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome 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 85.
► 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.