Vivotek PD8136 User manual

User’s Manual
PD8136 Pan/Tilt Dome
Network Camera
1MP • Pan/Tilt • PoE
Rev. 1.0

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Table of Contents
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................4
Read Before Use............................................................................................................................................. 5
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Symbols and Statements in this Document..................................................................................................... 5
Physical Description .................................................................................................................................... 6
Restoring defaults ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................8
Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................8
Network Deployment ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Software Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Ready to Use................................................................................................................................................. 15
Accessing the Network Camera ......................................................................................................................... 16
Using Web Browsers..................................................................................................................................... 16
Using RTSP Players...................................................................................................................................... 18
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices....................................................................................................... 19
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ............................................................................................................ 20
Main Page ..........................................................................................................................................................21
Client Settings ....................................................................................................................................................27
Conguration ......................................................................................................................................................29
System > General settings ............................................................................................................................ 30
System > Homepage layout ......................................................................................................................... 32
System > Logs ..............................................................................................................................................36
System > Parameters ................................................................................................................................... 37
System > Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 38
Media > Image ............................................................................................................................................42
Media > Video ............................................................................................................................................... 47
Media > Audio................................................................................................................................................ 50
Network > General settings........................................................................................................................... 51
Network > Streaming protocols ................................................................................................................... 58
Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).....................................................67
Security > User Account................................................................................................................................ 68
Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) ............................................. 69
Security > Access List ................................................................................................................................. 76
PTZ > PTZ settings ...................................................................................................................................... 81
Event > Event settings ..................................................................................................................................84
Applications > Motion detection.....................................................................................................................98
Applications > Tampering Detection ............................................................................................................ 101
Recording > Recording settings ................................................................................................................. 102
Local storage > SD card management........................................................................................................ 107
Local storage > Content management ........................................................................................................ 108
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................................... 110

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URL Commands for the Network Camera.......................................................................................................... 110
Technical Specications ..................................................................................................................................... 112
Technology License Notice................................................................................................................................. 113
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)................................................................................................................. 114

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Overview
VIVOTEK PD8136 is equipped with a 1MP sensor enabling viewing resolution of 1280x800 at
30 fps. Users need look no further for an all-in-one camera capable of capturing high quality,
high resolution video with pan & tilt control. With a stylish design and small footprint to t most
installation environments, it is the best choice for indoor surveillance applications such as retail
stores, ofces, or homes.
With flexible 360-degree pan and 80-degree tilt, PD8136 gives users comprehensive control
over a monitored site. The PD8136 supports the industry-standard H.264 compression
technology, drastically reducing file sizes and conserving valuable network bandwidth. In
addition, PD8136 is integrated with Power over Ethernet functionality, making installation easier
and more cost-efcient. Together with the bundled, multi-lingual 32-channel recording software
ST7501, users can set up an easy-to-use IP surveillance system with ease.

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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
■ PD8136
■ Ceiling Mount Brackets
■ Screws / RJ45 female-female Coupler
■ Quick Installation Guide
■ Software CD / Warranty Card
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
Top View
Bottom View
Built-in Microphone
Status LED
Lens
Reset Button
Ethernet 10/100
RJ45 cable
MicroSD/SDHC Socket

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Hardware Reset
The reset button is used to reset the system or to 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 paper clip or thin object. Wait for the
Network Camera to reboot.
Restore: Press and hold the recessed reset button for a while to restore. Note that all settings
will be restored to factory default.
SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Capacity
This network camera is compliant with SD/SDHC/SDXC 32GB, 64GB, and other preceding
standard SD cards.
LED Denitions
Item LED Status Description
1 Steady Red Power on and system booting
Red LED off Power off
2 Steady Red + blinking Green every 1 sec. (Green LED on
for 1 sec and off for another)
Network heartbeat
Steady Red + Green LED off Network disconnected
3 Blinking Red every 0.15 sec. + Blinking Green every 1 sec.
(Red LED on for 0.15 sec. and Green LED on for 1 sec. and
off for another)
Upgrading rmware
4 Blinking Red every 0.15 sec. + blinking Green every 0.15
sec.
Restoring defaults

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Installation
Hardware Installation
P/N : 62xxxxxxxx
Drill hole
Home Position
Drill hole
Drill hole
Cable
hole
Mounting Plate and Camera Orientation
When installing the camera, orient the default front on 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.
180°Pan
180°Pan
The Default Front
The Default Front
Stop Point
0°
The Default Front

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Install MicroSD Card
Open the MicroSD card plastic cover at the bottom using a small athead 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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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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Home Position
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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 14 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
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
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Router IP address : from ISP
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Internet. Please refer to Network Type on page 51 for details.
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 51 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 49 for details.
General Connection
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Ethernet Switch
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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
(optional)
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.
Non-PoE Switch

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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 main installer window will prompt. Double-click on the MAC and
model name which matches the product label on your device to connect to the Network
Camera via a web browser.
0002D1730202
00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 PD8136
Installation
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Network Camera
Model No: PD8136
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.
IMPORTANT:
• Currently the Network Camera utilizes a 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

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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 or Mozilla Firefox).
2. Enter the IP address of the Network Camera in the address eld. (A temporary IP will be
generated for the camera. Find it in your Network Neighborhood). Press Enter.
3. Live video will display 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.
NOTE:
For Mozilla Firefox or Netscape 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.
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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 68.
► 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
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Using RTSP Players
To view the H.264/MPEG-4 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the
following players that support RTSP streaming.
Quick Time Player
VLC Media Player
VLC media player
mpegable Player
pvPlayer
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 59.
For example:
4. The live video will be displayed in your player.
For more information on how to configure the RTSP access name, please refer to RTSP
Streaming on page 59 for details.
mpegable Player
pvPlayer
1. Launch the RTSP player.
2. Choose File > Open URL. An URL dialog box will pop up.
3. The address format is rtsp://<ip address>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming access name for
stream1 or stream2>
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp
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Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices
To view the streaming media through 3GPP-compatible mobile devices, make sure the Network
Camera can be accessed over the Internet. For more information on how to set up the Network
Camera over the Internet, please refer to Setup the Network Camera over the Internet on page
12.
To utilize this feature, please check the following settings on your Network Camera:
1. Because most players on 3GPP mobile phones do not support RTSP authentication, make
sure the authentication mode of RTSP streaming is set to disable.
For more information, please refer to RTSP Streaming on page 59.
2. As the the bandwidth on 3G networks is limited, you will not be able to use a large video size.
Please set the video and audio streaming parameters as listed below.
For more information, please refer to Stream settings on page 48.
Video Mode MPEG-4
Frame size 176 x 144
Maximum frame rate 5 fps
Intra frame period 1S
Video quality (Constant bit rate) 40kbps
Audio type (GSM-AMR) 12.2kbps
3. 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 59.
4. Launch the player on the 3GPP-compatible mobile devices (e.g., Quick Time Player).
5. Key in the following URL commands into the player.
The address format is rtsp://<public ip address of your camera>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming
access name for stream 3>.
For example:
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp

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Using VIVOTEK Recording Software
The product software CD also contains recording software, allowing simultaneous monitoring
and video recording for multiple Network Cameras. Please install the recording software; then
launch the program to add the Network Camera to the Channel list. For detailed information
about how to use the recording software, please refer to the user’s manual of the software or
download it from http://www.vivotek.com.

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Main Page
This chapter explains the layout of the main page. It is composed of the following sections:
VIVOTEK INC. Logo, Host Name, Camera Control Area, Configuration Area, and Live Video
Window.
Live View Window
Host Name
VIVOTEK INC.
Logo
Camera Control
Area
Configuration
Area
Resize Buttons
Hide Button
Mouse and Screen Control
In addition to the use of a joystick, mouse control is also supported by the web session. You can click on
any spot on the screen to move camera's eld of view to that direction. Click on a corner to move to that
direction. Note that you can horizontally pan to the right or left by a 180 degrees from the central point,
until reaching the stop point.
Note that if your screen control malfunctions, it is possible that the CPU of your current view station can
not cope with the HD video feeds or that an incompatibility issue occurred with the ActiveX control plug-
ins.
Click to bring to
center of view
Click on a corner
to move to that direction