Vivotek FE8180 User manual

User’s Manual
FE8180 Fixed Dome
Network Camera
5MP • Compact Size • 360º Surround View • PoE
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 - FE8180 ........................................................................................................................ 6
Hardware Installation ...........................................................................................................................................8
Network Deployment .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet ......................................................................................... 12
Software Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Ready to Use................................................................................................................................................. 16
Accessing the Network Camera ......................................................................................................................... 17
Using Web Browsers..................................................................................................................................... 17
Using RTSP Players...................................................................................................................................... 20
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices....................................................................................................... 21
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ............................................................................................................ 22
Main Page ..........................................................................................................................................................23
Client Settings ....................................................................................................................................................34
H.264 Protocol Options ................................................................................................................................ 34
MP4 Saving Options ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Local streaming buffer time .......................................................................................................................... 35
Conguration ......................................................................................................................................................36
System > General settings ............................................................................................................................ 37
System > Homepage layout ......................................................................................................................... 38
System > Logs ..............................................................................................................................................41
System > Parameters ................................................................................................................................... 42
System > Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 43
Media > Image ............................................................................................................................................47
General settings .......................................................................................................................................... 47
Image settings .............................................................................................................................................. 49
Exposure ....................................................................................................................................................52
Privacy mask ............................................................................................................................................. 54
Pixel Calculator ......................................................................................................................................... 55
Media > Video ............................................................................................................................................... 57
FOV ............................................................................................................................................................57
Media > Video ............................................................................................................................................... 58
Stream settings .........................................................................................................................................58
Network > General settings........................................................................................................................... 63
Network > Streaming protocols ................................................................................................................... 70
Network > DDNS ......................................................................................................................................... 75
Manual setup ................................................................................................................................................ 76
Network > QoS (Quality of Service) ........................................................................................................... 78

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Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) ................................................................................ 80
Security > User Account....................................................................................................................................... 81
Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) ....................................................................... 82
Security > Access List ........................................................................................................................................ 89
Security > IEEE 802.1x .................................................................................................................................... 92
PTZ > PTZ settings ............................................................................................................................................. 94
Changing the Field of View ................................................................................................................................. 94
Event > Event settings ......................................................................................................................................... 96
Event ....................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Add server ......................................................................................................................................................... 101
Add media ......................................................................................................................................................... 105
Applications > Motion detection...........................................................................................................................111
Applications > Tampering detection ................................................................................................................... 114
Applications > VADP (VIVOTEK Application Development Platform) ............................................................... 115
Recording > Recording settings ........................................................................................................................ 117
Local storage > SD card management............................................................................................................... 122
SD card staus .................................................................................................................................................... 122
SD card control .................................................................................................................................................. 122
Local storage > Content management ............................................................................................................... 123
Searching and Viewing the Records ................................................................................................................. 123
Search Results .................................................................................................................................................. 124
Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................. 126
URL Commands for the Network Camera.......................................................................................................... 126
1. Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 126
2. Style Convention ........................................................................................................................................... 126
Technical Specications ..................................................................................................................................... 222
Technology License Notice................................................................................................................................. 223
MPEG-4 AAC Technology ................................................................................................................................. 223
AMR-NB Standard ............................................................................................................................................. 223
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)................................................................................................................. 224

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Overview
The VIVOTEK FE8180 is the world’s smallest sheye camera, featuring a detailed 5-Megapixel
resolution sensor with superb image quality. A small camera with large functionality, the VIVOT-
EK FE8180, with a diameter of only 90 mm, is truly an all-in-one surveillance solution that meets
a wide variety of needs for indoor surveillance. Equipped with a sheye lens for 180° panoramic
view (wall mount) or 360° surround view without blind spots (ceiling mount), the camera is able
to provide full video coverage of wide, open areas, such as airport lobby, shopping malls, retail
stores, ofces and more.
The FE8180 offers various display layouts, including original surround view, panoramic view,
and regional view to suit a variety of applications. In addition, in both the panoramic and regional
viewing modes, users can utilize the ultra-smooth ePTZ function to easily zoom in and focus on
a region of interest (ROI). The new cutting-edge pixel calculation function helps the user to en-
sure the image quality of a desired area.
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 rst 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
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.
■ FE8180 Camera
■ Alignment Sticker
■ Screws and anchors
■ Quick Installation Guide

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Physical Description - FE8180
IMPORTANT:
Inner View
Record the MAC address at the bottom of the camera before installing the
camera.
Reset
Lens
Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket
MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot Reset Button
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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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, press the reset button for longer than 5 seconds to 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 for at least several seconds to restore. Note
that all settings will be restored to factory defaults.
Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Capacity
This network camera is compliant with Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC 32GB, 64GB, and other
preceding standard SD cards.
45 ~
45.1 ~
45 ~ 45 ~
94.09
94.09
24
24
Mounting Positions
Refer to the diagram on the right for the mounting hole positions and the dimensions of the base
plate.
Camera Mount Bracket Di-
mensions

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Hardware Installation
1. Install a MicroSD card if local storage is preferred.
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Ø 26mm
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icro
SD
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2. Attach the alignment sticker to a preferred location. Drill screw holes and a routing hole. The
Ethernet cable can also be routed through the side.
The Front indicator indicates the default front side or the center of the image. For examaple, if
installed in the wall mount position, the Front indicator should be on top.

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3. Route and pass an Ethernet cable through the pre-drilled hole.
4
4. Hammer in the plastic anchors and secure the base bracket to ceiling or wall using the sup-
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5. Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 socket. You can also route the cabling through the
side opening.
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6. Attach the camera to bracket by aligning VIVOTEK logo with the Front indicator.
Turn the camera clock-wise to secure the connection.
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6-2

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2
If you need to remove camera from the bracket,
1. Use a small at-blade screwdriver to press into the release tab hole near the reset button,
2. Turn the camera counter-clockwise, and then detach the camera.

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Network Deployment
Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet
There are several ways to set up the Network Camera over the Internet. The rst way is to set
up the Network Camera behind a router. The second way is to utilize a static IP. The third way is
to use PPPoE.
Internet connection via a router
Before enabling the access to 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 15 for
details.
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.
■ Secondary HTTP port: 8080
■ RTSP port: 554
■ RTP port for audio: 5558
■ RTCP port for audio: 5559
■ RTP port for video: 5556
■ RTCP port for video: 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 63 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

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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
... ... ...
Congure the router, virtual server or rewall, so that the router can forward any data coming
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 ac-
cordingly 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 for-
warding feature as an NAT traversal function with the precondition that your router must support
the UPnP port forwarding feature.

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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 conguration on page 63 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 83 for details.
NOTE:
1. This equipment is only to be connected to PoE networks without routing to outside plants.
2. For PoE input, use only UL listed I.T.E. with PoE output.
Use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the Network Camera and a non-PoE
switch.
When using a non-PoE switch
POWER C
OLLIS
ION
LINK
RECEIVE
PARTITION
12345
PoE Switch
PoE Power Injector
(optional)
Non-PoE Switch

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Software Installation
Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), free-bundled software downloaded from VIVOTEK’s website, helps
you set up your Network Camera on the LAN.
1. Install the IW2 utility.
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 main installer window will pop up. Double-click on the MAC address
that matches the one printed on the camera label or the S/N number on the package box label
to open a browser management session with the Network Camera.
Installation
Wizard 2
IW
2
Network Camera
Model No: FE8180
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
0002D1083236
00-02-D1-08-32-36 192.168.5.109 FE8180

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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 downloaded from VIVOTEK's website in a deployment consisting of
multiple cameras. For its installation details, please refer to its related documents.
x1.00
NOTE:
If you encounter problems with displaying live view or the onscreen plug-in control, you may try
to remove the plug-ins that might have been installed on your computer. Remove the following
folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Camera Stream Controller\.

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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 to the Network Cameras on the 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 prompt as
shown below. Follow the instructions to install the required plug-in on your computer.
• 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
IMPORTANT:

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NOTE:
For Mozilla Firefox users, your browser will use Quick Time to stream live video. If you do not
have Quick Time on your computer, please download Quick Time from Apple Inc's website, and
then launch your web browser.
• 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.
• In the event of plug-in compatibility issues, you may try to uninstall the plug-in that was previ-
ously installed.
Tips:

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To enable the ActiveX®Controls for your browser:
2-3. Refresh your web browser, then install the ActiveX®control. Follow the instructions to
complete installation.
2-1. Choose Tools > Internet Options >
Security > Custom Level.
2-2. Look for Download signed ActiveX®
controls; select Enable or Prompt. Click OK.
NOTE:
1. By default, your Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access,
it is highly recommended to congure a password for your camera later. For more information
about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 81.
2. If you see a dialogue box indicating that your security settings prohibit running ActiveX
Controls®, please enable ActiveX Controls for your browser.

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Using RTSP Players
To view the H.264 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following
players that support RTSP streaming.
Quick Time Player
VLC Player
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 71.
For example:
4. The live video will be displayed in your player. For more information on how to congure the
RTSP access name, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 71 for details.
The RTSP players will show the original circular-shape image. You can access the Regional
views via the ST7501 or VAST software. See page 72 for an example.
1. Launch the RTSP player.
2. Choose File > Open URL. A URL dialog box will prompt.
3. The address format is rtsp://<ip address>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming access name for
stream1 to stream4>
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp
Video 16:38:01 2011/03/25
Quick Time player only supports playback of
H.264 stream, and not the MJPEG stream.
VLC player supports H.264/MJPEG, and all
audio codecs supported by VIVOTEK’s cam-
eras.
NOTE: