Vivotek SD8111 User manual

Rev. 1.2

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Table of Contents
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................3
Read Before Use.....................................................................................................................................3
Package Contents ...................................................................................................................................3
Physical Description ................................................................................................................................4
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................6
Hardware Installation...............................................................................................................................6
Network Deployment .............................................................................................................................10
Software Installation ..............................................................................................................................12
Ready to Use.........................................................................................................................................13
Accessing the Network Camera .................................................................................................................14
Using Web Browsers.............................................................................................................................14
Using RTSP Players..............................................................................................................................16
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices...............................................................................................17
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ....................................................................................................18
Main Page ..................................................................................................................................................19
Client Settings ............................................................................................................................................23
Conguration ..............................................................................................................................................25
System ..................................................................................................................................................26
Security .................................................................................................................................................28
HTTPS...................................................................................................................................................29
SNMP ....................................................................................................................................................34
Network .................................................................................................................................................35
DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................50
Access List ............................................................................................................................................52
Audio and Video ....................................................................................................................................55
Motion Detection ...................................................................................................................................64
Camera Control .....................................................................................................................................67
Homepage Layout .................................................................................................................................70
Application.............................................................................................................................................73
Recording ..............................................................................................................................................86
Local Storage ........................................................................................................................................90
System Log ...........................................................................................................................................94
View Parameters ...................................................................................................................................95
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................96
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................100
URL Commands for the Network Camera...........................................................................................100
Technical Specications ......................................................................................................................149
Technology License Notice..................................................................................................................150
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)..................................................................................................151

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Overview
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
■ SD8111 / SD8121
■ Hard Ceiling Mount Bracket and Decoration Ring
■ Cable Connector (Power, Video Out, Mic In, Audio Out, Ground)
■ DI/DO Cable Connector
■ Power Adaptor
■ Fixing Plate
■ Quick Installation Guide / Warranty Card
■ Software CD
Revision History
■ Rev. 1.0: Initial release.
■ Rev. 1.1: Updated URL commands.
■ Rev. 1.2: Added the description for making the connections to DI/DO pins.

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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.
Note that the disgram shows the pin assignments on the combo Cable Connector.
Keep a note of the MAC address
before installing the camera.
Lens
SD/SDHC Card Slot
Dome Cover
0002D107258A
Reset Button
Restore Button
Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket
Cable Connector Socket
1 3
2 4
21
22 12: DI 0
13: DI 2
14: DI 1
15: DI 3
16: DO
20: GND

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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, restore the factory settings and install again.
Reset: Press and release the reset button with a paper clip or thin object. Wait for the Network
Camera to reboot.
Restore: Press and hold the reset button for a few seconds. Note that all settings will be restored
to factory default.
SD/SDHC Card Capacity
This network camera is compliant with SD/SDHC 32GB and other preceding standard SD cards.
0002D107258A
Reset Button
Restore Button

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Installation
Hardware Installation
Follow the steps below to install the Network Camera to the ceiling:
1. Detach the Decoration Ring from the Hard Ceiling Mount Bracket.
2. Align the three holes on the Mount Bracket, mark the screws locations on the ceiling.
3. Drill three pilot holes into the ceilling and hammer the plastic anchors into the holes.
4. Fix the Mount Bracket with three screws.
3
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5. Put the decoration ring onto the dome body.
6. Insert the xing plate into the groove as shown below.
7. Align the three holes to screw the xing plate to the dome base.
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0002D107258A
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8. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, connect them to the general I/O
terminal block. Then connect the cable connector and Ethernet cable to the dome base.
9. Align plate A and plate B, use hole a ~ c to hook the Network Camera on the ceiling mount
bracket.
8
9
8
9
A
B
0002D107258A
a
bc
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10. Tighten the screw on the xing plate.
11. Align the three holes to mount the decoration ring.
12. Connect the cables and make the network deployment.
13. If you have external sensors or alarms, insert lines from the DI/DO cable (those with terminal
crimps) to pins #12 ~ #16 on the combo cable connector.
11
10
POWER COLLISION
LINK
RECEIVE
PARTITION
12345
Ethernet Switch
Power Cord Socket
BNC Video Out
Microphone In (pink)
Audio Out (green)
Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Plug
Ground
21
22
1
2
12
13 15
1416
DI 0
DI 2DI 3
DI 1DO
When combo cable is connected
to camera
Terminal Crimp
Lines from
the I/O cable
Combo Cable
Connector
20
GND

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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 12 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
12V
+12V
Digital output
Power+12V
PIN 16
Digital input
PIN 12
Ground
PIN 20
Shown on the right is the connection diagram for
Digital inputs and outputs.

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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
■ RTSP port
■ RTP port for audio
■ RTCP port for audio
■ RTP port for video
■ RTCP port for video
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 35 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 35 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 36 for details.

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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.
0002D107258A
00-02-D1-07-25-8A 192.168.14.166 SD81x1
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Ready to Use
1. Access the Network Camera on the LAN.
2. Retrieve live video through a web browser or recording software.

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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 Network 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.
NOTE
► For Mozilla Firefox or Netscape users, your browser will use Quick Time to stream the live
video. If you don’t have Quick Time on your computer, please download it rst, then launch
the web browser.
http://192.168.5.166/index.html http://192.168.14.166/index.html
http://192.168.14.166
http://192.168.14.166

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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 28.
► 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.

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Using RTSP Players
To view the MPEG-4 streaming media using RTSP players, you can use one of the following
players that support RTSP streaming.
Quick Time Player
Real 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 48.
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 48 for details.
rtsp://192.168.5.151:554/live.sdp
Video 16:38:01 2010/05/03
1. Launch the RTSP player.
2. Choose File > Open URL. A URL dialog box will pop up.
3. The address format is rtsp://<ip address>:<rtsp port>/<RTSP streaming access name for
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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
10.
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 48.
2. As 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 video quality settings on page 61.
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 48.
4. Launch the player on the 3GPP-compatible mobile devices (ex. Real Player).
5. Type 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/live3.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.
VIVOTEK INC. Logo
Click this logo to visit the VIVOTEK website.
Host Name
The host name can be customized to t your needs. For more information, please refer to System on page 26.
Camera Control Area
Video Stream: This Network Camera supports multiple streams (stream 1 ~ 3) simultaneously. You can
select either one for live viewing. For more information about multiple streams, please refer to page 61
for detailed information.
Digital Output: Click to turn the digital output device on or off.
PTZ Panel: This Network Camera supports pan/tilt/zoom control. Please refer to Camera Control on
page 67 for detailed information.
Conguration Area
Client Settings: Click this button to access the client setting page. For more information, please refer to
Client Settings on page 23.
Conguration: Click this button to access the conguration page of the Network Camera. It is suggested
that a password be applied to the Network Camera so that only the administrator can configure the
Network Camera. For more information, please refer to Conguration on page 25.
Language: Click this button to choose a language for the user interface. Language options are available
in: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, 日本語 , Português, 簡体中文 , and 繁體中文 .
VIVOTEK INC. Logo
Camera Control Area
Configuration Area
Host Name
Live View Window
Resize Buttons
Hide Button

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Hide Button
You can click the hide button to hide the control panel or display the control panel.
Resize Buttons
: If you select this option, the video size on homepage will have 4:3 aspect ratio
:
Click the Auto button, the video cell will resize automatically to t the monitor.
Click 100% is to display the original homepage size.
Click 50% is to resize the homepage to 50% of its original size.
Click 25% is to resize the homepage to 25% of its original size.
Live Video Window
■ The following window is displayed when the video mode is set to H.264 / MPEG-4:
Video Title: The video title can be congured. For more information, please refer to Video Settings on
page 55.
H.264 / MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options: The transmission protocol and media options for H.264 /
MPEG-4 video streaming. For further conguration, please refer to Client Settings on page 23.
Time: Display the current time. For further conguration, please refer to Video Settings on page 55.
Title and Time: The video title and time can be stamped on the streaming video. For further conguration,
please refer to Video Settings on page 55.
Video and Audio Control Buttons: Depending on the Network Camera model and Network Camera
conguration, some buttons may not be available.
Snapshot: Click this button to capture and save still images. The captured images will be displayed
in a pop-up window. Right-click the image and choose Save Picture As to save it in JPEG (*.jpg) or BMP
(*.bmp) format.
Video and Audio Control Buttons
Time
MPEG-4 Protocol and Media Options
Video Title 2010/05/03 13:44:17
Title and Time Video 13:44:17 2010/05/03