Vivotek IP8361 User manual

User’s Manual
IP8361
Bullet
Network Camera
2MP • Outdoor • Day & Night
Cable Management
Rev. 1.1

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Table of Contents
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................4
Read Before Use.....................................................................................................................................4
Package Contents ...................................................................................................................................4
Revision History ......................................................................................................................................4
Symbols and Statements in this Document.............................................................................................5
Physical Description ................................................................................................................................6
Cabling Assembly....................................................................................................................................9
Hardware Installation.............................................................................................................................10
Network Deployment .............................................................................................................................12
Software Installation ..............................................................................................................................15
Ready to Use.........................................................................................................................................16
Accessories ...........................................................................................................................................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 ............................................................................................................................................29
Conguration ..............................................................................................................................................31
System ..................................................................................................................................................32
Security .................................................................................................................................................34
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) ...................................................................................35
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) ..................................................................................40
Network .................................................................................................................................................41
DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................56
Access List ...........................................................................................................................................58
Audio and Video ....................................................................................................................................61
Motion Detection ...................................................................................................................................74
Camera Tampering Detection ...............................................................................................................77
PTZ........................................................................................................................................................78
Homepage Layout ................................................................................................................................85
Application ............................................................................................................................................88
Recording ...........................................................................................................................................101
Local Storage .....................................................................................................................................105
System Log ........................................................................................................................................109
View Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 110
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................ 111

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Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................. 115
URL Commands for the Network Camera.......................................................................................................... 115
Technical Specications ..................................................................................................................................... 172
Technology License Notice................................................................................................................................. 173
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)................................................................................................................. 174

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Overview
VIVOTEK IP8361 is a high-end 2-megapixel network bullet camera surveillance. outdoor-specic features
such as concealed wiring to prevent tampering, the IP8361 is the camera of choice for applications such
as parking lots, gas stations, and building entrances.
The IP8361 boasts high-definition 2-megapixel (1600 x 1200) resolution, allowing for the delivery of
extremely detailed images and coverage 6 times larger than a VGA camera. To maximize the benet of
the 2-megapixel sensor, the IP8361 employs several innovative technologies for optimized bandwidth
efciency. The ePTZ function enables users to quickly move to a target area for close-up shots without
moving the camera physically. Users can also receive only the portions of the images they are interested
in via the cropping function. Furthermore, multiple video streams can be delivered simultaneously in
different resolutions, frame rates, and image qualities for viewing on different platforms so as to meet
different needs or bandwidth constraints. The IP8361 also offers activity adaptive streaming support that
dynamically allocates bandwidth according to the video content and trigger state.
Aimed at outdoor surveillance, the IP8361 features auto-iris capability to protect the lens from damage
induced by direct sunlight. To adapt to light changes throughout the day, the camera is furnished with
a removable IR-cut filter and IR illuminators for superior image quality around the clock. The IP8361
also comes with an IP66-rated housing that offers protection against rain and dust to ensure functional
operation in all types of weather conditions. For easy management and protection against tempering
and vandalism, the IP8361 is also equipped with a mounting bracket that conceals all cables within the
bracket.
With other advanced features such as tamper detection, 802.3af compliant PoE, SD/SDHC card on-
board storage, and two-way audio via SIP protocol, the IP8361 is a full-edged surveillance solution for
outdoor environments.
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
■ IP8361 with an RJ45 Cable
■ Sun Shield
■ Wall Mount Bracket
■ Waterproof Connector for RJ45 Ethernet Enclosure
■ Alignment Sticker / Silica Gel Desiccant bag
■ Waterproof Connector (for backup use)
■ Software CD
■ Quick Installation Guide / Warranty Card

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Revision History
Rev. 1.0: Initial release
Rev. 1.1: Removed DC power adapter from the package contents; added DO connection diagrams.
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
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.
87654321
Pin Name
1 Power +12V
2 Digital Output
3 Digital Input
4 Ground
5 AC 24V Input
6 AC 24V Input
7 RS-485 +
8 RS-485 -
Pin Name
1 External MIC In
2 Ground
3 Audio Out
4 Ground
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IR LEDs
Lens
Light Sensor
Power Cord Socket
General I/O
Terminal Block Reset Button
Status LED
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card Slot
RJ45 Cable

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DI/DO Diagram
Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method.
12V
+12V
Digital output
PIN 1
Power+12V
PIN 2
Digital input
PIN 3
Ground
PIN 4
Gnd
Camera Power
Input
Output
4
1
3
2
+30
VDC
Max.
VDC
Switch
Relay
BJT transistor
Gnd
Camera Power
Input
Output
4
1
3
2
+12
VDC
VDC
Switch
Relay
BJT transistor
Status LED
The LED indicates the status of the Network Camera.
Item LED status Description
1Steady Red Power on and system booting
Red LED Off Power off or power is supplied but the network is disconnected.
2 Steady Red Network works (heartbeat)
3 Red Blinks every 2 sec. Audio mute (heartbeat)
4 Blink Red every 0.15 sec. Upgrading Firmware
5 Blink Red every 0.15 sec. Restoring default

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Hardware Reset
The reset button is used to reset the system or to restore factory defaults. 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 paper clip or thin object. Wait for the
Network Camera to reboot.
Restore: Press and hold the recessed reset button until the status LED rapidly blinks. It takes
about 30 seconds. Note that all settings will be restored to factory default. Upon successful
restore, the status LED will blink red during normal operation.
SD/SDHC Card Capacity
This network camera is compliant with SD/SDHC/SDXC 16GB / 8GB and other preceding
standard SD cards.
Reset Button
Status LED

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Cabling Assembly
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45
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(D) (B) (C)
(A)
(E)
Components of the Waterproof
Connector
Screw Nut (C)
Housing (D)
Gasket (E)
Seal (B)
Sealing Nut (A)
RJ45 Cable Dimension (unit: mm)
Prepare an Ethernet cable
and strip part of the sheath.
Insert the housing into the
screw nut.
Insert the seal into the housing.
Insert the stripped Ethernet
cable through the sealing
nut and the housing.
Clamp the cable with
an RJ45 plug.
Push the RJ45 plug into the
housing, then secure the
sealing nut tightly.
Attach the gasket to the front
of the housing.
Assembling Steps
Recommended cable gauge: 24AWG
(0.51 mm)
Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 cable and secure the
connectors tightly.
RJ45 Cable Connector

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Hardware Installation
1. Attach the alignment sticker to the wall. Drill four holes into the wall. Then hammer the
supplied plastic anchors into the holes and secure the plate with supplied screws.
2. Fix the intersection bracket to the side of the Network Camera with two screws.
3. Feed the RJ45 cable through the front opening of the wall mount bracket. (If you want to use
external devices such as sensors and alarms, please refer to the assembling steps on the
next page.)
4. Open the lens cover.
5. Push the spring mortise and hook the bracket onto the groove of the wall mount bracket.
6. Secure the two screws on the other side of the wall mount bracket.
7. Hang the wall mount bracket on the plate.
8. Fix the wall mount bracket with the supplied screws.
9. Adjust the angle of the wall mount bracket to aim at the area of interest.
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2
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4
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Waterproof Connector
1 Power +12V
2 Digital Output
3 Digital Input
4 Ground
5 AC 24V
6 AC 24V
7 RS485 +
8 RS485 -
1 External MIC In
2 Ground
3 Audio Out
4 Ground
87654321
4321
1. Disassemble the components of the waterproof connector into part (A) ~ (E) as shown above.
2. Open the back cover of the Network Camera.
3. Remove the rubber stopper from the bottom of the Network Camera and secure the screw nut
(A) tightly.
4. If you need extra power for external devices, please feed the power cable through the wall
mount bracket and the waterproof connector (E --> D --> B --> A) as the illustration shown
below. Then connect the power cord to the socket. Note: There are 7 holes on the seal (B),
and the widest hole with a crack on the side is specic for power cord.
5. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, feed the cables through the wall
mount bracket and the waterproof connector (E --> D --> B --> A) as the illustration shown
below. Then refer to the pin denition to connect them to the general I/O terminal block. Note:
The recommended cable gauge is 2.0 ~ 2.8 mm.
6. Push the seal (B) into the housing (D).
7. Insert the seals (C) into the empty holes on the seal (B) to avoid moisture.
8. Secure the sealing nut (E) tightly.
Components of the Waterproof Connector
Seals (C)
Housing (D)
Sealing Nut (E)
Seal (B)
Screw Nut (A)
Pin Denition
Assembling Steps
3
4
(E)
(D)
(B)
(A)
5
4
7
6
8
(C)
(B)
(D)
(E)

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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 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 15 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: 80
■ 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 documentation.
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 41 for details.

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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 on page 41 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 42 for details.

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Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE)
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 an Ethernet cable.
POWER COLLISION
LINK
RECEIVE
PARTITION
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When using a non-PoE switch
If your switch/router does not support PoE, use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect
between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch.
PoE Switch
POWER COLLISION
LINK
RECEIVE
PARTITION
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Non-PoE Switch
PoE Power Injector
(optional)
power + data transmission

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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 searching, the main installer window will pop up. Click on the MAC and model name
which matches the product label on your device to connect to the Network Camera via
Internet Explorer.
0002D1730202
00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 IP8361
0002D17151CD
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2
Model No.: IP8361
P/N: 100043690G
F/W Ver.: 010 0d
C AR TO N O F N O . 01
MADE IN TAIWAN
/
Q 't y: 1 P CS
EAN: 4712123671550
S/N: 0002D17151CD

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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.
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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5. Tighten the lens cover.
6. Open the back cover.
7. Tear down the aluminum foil vacuum bag and take out the silica gel. Attach the silica gel to
the inner side of the back cover, then tighten the back cover. (Please replace the silica gel
desiccant with a new one if you open the back cover after installation.)
If you want to use the supplied sun shield for outdoor environments, please follow the steps
below to install:
1. Tighten the supplied two coupler screws.
2. Attach the supplied sun shield to the Network Camera and slide it to the desired position.
3. Fix the sun shield with the supplied two screws.
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6
7
12
3
NOTE:

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Accessories
VIVOTEK also provides other accessories for versatile applications as the following illustrations.
Please visit VIVOTEK's ofcial website for more purchase information.
The 30m, 60° IR illuminator extends the coverage of the Network Camera and reduces the halo
effect around captured images.
35°
60°
IR illuminator (distance 30m, 60°)
Built-in 24 LED units
(distance 25m, 35°)
Corner Mount Bracket Pole Mount Bracket

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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 (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.
► For Mozilla Firefox or Netscape users, your browser will use Quick Time to stream the live
video. If you do not 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 34.
► 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 Active X®control. Follow the instructions to
complete installation.