Vivotek PD8136 User manual

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Keep the Network Camera away
from water. If the Network Camera
becomes wet, power off immediately.
Do not place the Network Camera in
high humidity environments.
Do not touch the Network Camera
during a lightning storm.
Do not drop the Network Camera.
Do not manually pan and tilt the
Network Camera when the power is
on.
Power off the Network Camera
assoon 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 on
unsteady surfaces.
Do not disassemble the Network
Camera.
Do not insert sharp or tiny objects
into the Network Camera.
Warning Before Installation

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PD8136 Software CD
Screws & RJ-45 Coupler Ceiling Mount Brackets
Quick Installation Guide /
Warranty Card
Alignment Sticker
Package Contents
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Drill hole
Home Position
Drill hole
Drill hole
Cable
hole

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Physical Description
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Top View
Bottom View
Built-in Microphone
Status LED
Lens
Reset Button
Ethernet 10/100
RJ-45 cable
MicroSD/SDHC Socket

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Drill hole
Home Position
Drill hole
Drill hole
Cable
hole
180°Pan
180°Pan
The Default FrontThe Default Front
Stop Point
0°
The Default Front
Hardware Installation
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Mounting Plate and Camera Orientation
When installing the camera, orient the default front on the alignment sticker and the
mounting plate (illustrated below) towards the area of your interest. The camera lens’
central position is aligned with the VIVOTEK logo on the dome cover.

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icro
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Install MicroSD Card
Open the MicroSD card plastic cover at the bottom using a small flathead screwdriver.
Flip the socket cover forward and up. Insert a MicroSD card, close the cover, and
push it back to secure the installation. Install the plastic cover by pressing it back to its
original position.

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Drill hole
Home Position
Drill hole
Drill hole
Cable
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Mounting the Network Camera
1. Attach base plate "A" of the ceiling mount bracket to the bottom of camera and
secure it with two small round head screws. Note that the guiding edge of the base
plate (where a screw hole is available) must protrude from the edge of camera.
2. Use the included alignment sticker, orient the sticker toward the direction you prefer.
3. Drill three holes into the ceiling; hammer the plastic anchors into the holes.
4. Install ceiling mounting plate "B" to the ceiling with three screws.
5. Slide the Network Camera into mounting plate "B."
6. Secure the camera to the mounting plate with a small screw.

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POWER COLLISION
LINK
RECEIV E
PARTITION
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POW ER COLLISION
LINK
RECEIV E
PARTITION
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PoE Switch
Non-PoE Switch
PoE Power Injector
(optional)
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
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.
Network Deployment
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For further setup, please refer to the user's manual on the software CD.
Assigning an IP Address
Ready to Use
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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 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.
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.