Vivotek IP8161 User manual

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Contact your distributor in the event of
occurrence.
Keep the Network Camera away
from water. If the Network Camera
becomes wet, power off immediately.
Refer to your user's manual for the
operating temperature.
Power off the Network Camera as
soon as smoke or unusual odors are
detected.
Do not place the Network Camera
around heat sources, such as a
television or oven.
Keep the Network Camera away
from direct sunlight.
Do not place the Network Camera
in high humidity environments.
Contact your distributor in the event of
occurrence.
Warning Before Installation

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Do not place the Network Camera
on unsteady surfaces.
Do not touch the Network Camera
during a lightning storm.
Do not disassemble the Network
Camera.
Do not drop the Network Camera.
Do not insert sharp or tiny objects
into the Network Camera.

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Camera Stand CS-mount Lens
IP8161
Warranty Card
Power Adapter
Quick Installation Guide Software CD
1Package Contents
L-type Hex Key Wrench

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Power Cord Socket
Ethernet 10/100
RJ45 Socket
Recessed Reset
Button
General I/O
Terminal Block
Audio Out
External/Internal
MIC Switch
Microphone In
Front Panel
Back Panel
Lens
Focus Controller
Zoom Controller
2Physical Description
Built-in Microphone
Light Sensor
Status LED
SD/SDHC Card Slot
Lens
BNC Video Out
NTSC/PAL Switch
DC-iris Control Cable Socket

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For further setup, please refer to the lens’ instruction manual inside the
lens package.
1. Mount the lens by turning it clockwise onto the camera mount until it stops. If
necessary, turn the lens counterclockwise slowly until it gets the best attitude.
2. Connect the DC-iris control cable to the socket.
3Mounting the Lens to the Camera
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General Connection (without PoE)
1. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, connect them to the
general I/O terminal block.
2. Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable.
3. Connect the power cable from the Network Camera to a power outlet.
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POWER COLLI SION
LINK
RECEIV E
PARTITION
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4Network Deployment
Ethernet Switch
1: Power +12V
2: Digital output
3: Digital input
4: Ground
5: AC 24V
6: AC 24V
7: RS485+
8: RS485-

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Power over Ethernet (PoE)
When using a non-PoE switch
Use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the Network Camera and
a non-PoE switch.
POWER COLLISION
LINK
RECEIV E
PARTITION
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When using a PoE-enabled switch
The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data
via a single Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network
Camera to a PoE-enabled switch via Ethernet cable.
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RECEIV E
PARTITION
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PoE Switch
Non-PoE Switch
PoE Power Injector
(optional)

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Network Camera
Model No: IP8161
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
RoHS
0002D1730202
00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 IP8161
Installation
Wizard 2
IW
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5Assigning IP Address
1. Install "Installation Wizard 2" from the Software Utility directory on the software CD.
2. The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment. After your network
is analyzed, please click on the "Next" button to continue the program.
3. The program will search for VIVOTEK Video Receivers, Video Servers, and
Network Cameras on the same LAN.
4. After searching, the main installer window will pop up. Click on the MAC that
matches the one labeled on the bottom of your device to connect to the Network
Camera via Internet Explorer.

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For further setup, please refer to the user’s manual on the software CD.
Ready to Use
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1. Access the Network Camera from the LAN.
2. Retrieve live video through a web browser or recording software.
3. Unscrew the zoom controller to adjust the zoom factor. Upon completion, tighten the
zoom controller.
4. Unscrew the focus controller to adjust the focus range. Upon completion, tighten the
focus controller.
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Fine-tune the Camera Focus
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Please follow the steps below to fine-tune the camera focus:
1. Use the supplied L-type hex key wrench to loosen the ring screw; the adjustment
ring will become rotatable.
2. Rotate the adjustment ring to fine-tune the distance between the sensor and the
lens; the IR-cut filter and image sensor will move forwards or backwards as the
illustration shown below.
3. When finished, tighten the ring screw to fix the adjustment ring.
CS
C
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for C-mount lensfor CS-mount lens
IR-cut filter and image sensor