Vivotek SD8333-E User manual

User’s Manual
SD8333-E/M Speed Dome
Network Camera
720P • 30x Zoom • NEMA 4x • IP66 •
Extreme Weatherproof
Rev. 1.0

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Table of Contents
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................4
Revision History ......................................................................................................................................4
Read Before Use.....................................................................................................................................5
Package Contents ...................................................................................................................................5
Symbols and Statements in this Document.............................................................................................5
Physical Description ............................................................................................... 6
Installation - for the Conguration w/ Extended Cables ..............................................................................9
Hardware Installation .........................................................................................................9
Network Deployment .............................................................................................................................14
Software Installation ..............................................................................................................................17
Ready to Use.........................................................................................................................................18
Accessing the Network Camera .................................................................................................................19
Using Web Browsers.............................................................................................................................19
Using RTSP Players..............................................................................................................................21
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices...............................................................................................22
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ....................................................................................................23
Main Page ..................................................................................................................................................24
Client Settings ............................................................................................................................................30
Conguration ..............................................................................................................................................35
System > General settings ....................................................................................................................36
System > Homepage layout .................................................................................................................37
System > Logs ......................................................................................................................................40
System > Parameters ...........................................................................................................................41
System > Maintenance..........................................................................................................................42
Media > Image ....................................................................................................................................46
Media > Video .......................................................................................................................................56
Media > Audio........................................................................................................................................59
Network > General settings...................................................................................................................60
Network > Streaming protocols ...........................................................................................................68
Network > DDNS .................................................................................................................................72
Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)..................................................................77
Security > User Account........................................................................................................................78
Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) ........................................................79
Security > Access List .........................................................................................................................86
PTZ > PTZ settings ..............................................................................................................................91
Event > Event settings ..........................................................................................................................96
Applications > Motion detection........................................................................................................... 111
Applications > DI and DO .................................................................................................................. 114
Applications > Audio detection .......................................................................................................... 115
Applications > VADP (VIVOTEK Application Development Platform) ................................................ 117

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Recording > Recording settings ........................................................................................................................ 119
Local storage > SD card management............................................................................................................... 124
Local storage > Content management ............................................................................................................... 125
Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................. 127
URL Commands for the Network Camera.......................................................................................................... 127
Technical Specications ..................................................................................................................................... 222
Technology License Notice................................................................................................................................. 223
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)................................................................................................................. 224

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Overview
VIVOTEK SD8333-E is part of the SUPREME series product line offering 720p HD resolution
with superb image quality. Adopting a 30x optical zoom lens, the SD8333-E is able to capture
details at top-notch quality. The IP66- and NEMA 4X-rated housing protects the camera body
against rain, dust and corrosion within a wide temperature range between -40°C to 55°C. This
feature ensures operation under extreme weather conditions and hazardous environments. It is
especially suitable for monitoring wide open indoor/outdoor spaces such as airports, highways
and parking lots where high-level reliability and precision are always required.
The SD8333-E supports high-performance H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG compression technology
and offers extra smooth video quality with resolution up to 60 fps @ 720p. Boasting WDR
Pro technology, the SD8333-E can also cope with challenging lighting conditions and
generate image quality close to the capabilities of the human eye. With a sophisticated pan/tilt
mechanism, the camera provides fast, precise movement with continuous 360-degree pan and
220-degree tilt. Users can also easily control the lens position via a mouse or a joystick to track
the object of interest and set up to 256 preset positions. With the built-in auto tracking feature,
the SD8333-E provides instantaneous reaction to suspicious moving objects in wide area
locations before operators are aware of activity.
Revision History
■ Rev. 1.0: Initial release

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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
■ SD8333-E/ -M (-M species the camera that comes with an electronic dehumidier unit)
■ Wall Mount Bracket / Screws
■ Waterproof Connectors / Terminal Blocks / Ethernet Cable / Ground Wire
■ Screws / Alignment Sticker / T25 Stardriver / Seal Ring / Desiccant Bags
■ Quick Installation Guide
■ Software CD / Warranty Card
■ PC/ABS /Smoked Dome Cover / IO Combo Cable (may come with one 1m combo cable or Separately
Purchased)
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
Lens
Outer View
Status LED
Network LED
Reset Button
This drawing shows a camera with its dome cover
removed.
Inner View
Board-to-board Connector
SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot
Camera Body
The card slot is accessed by removing the top
section using the T25 stardriver.

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Status LED
Item LED status Description
1 Steady red Power on and system booting
Red LED OFF Power off
2 Steady red & Green blinking every 1 sec. Network normal (heartbeat)
Steady red & Green LED OFF Network failed
3Red blinking every 0.15 sec. & Green blinking
every 1 sec.
Upgrading rmware
4Red blinking every 0.15 sec. & Green blinking
every 0.15 sec.
Restoring default
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 reset button with a paper clip or thin object. Wait for the Network
Camera to reboot.
Restore: Press and hold the reset button for at least ten seconds to restore system defaults.
Note that all settings will be restored to factory defaults.
SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Capacity
This network camera is compliant with SD/SDHC/SDXC 32GB, 64GB, and other preceding
standard SD cards.

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DI/DO Diagram
Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method. Please note that the
maximum load on the DO pins is 50mA.
GND
Camera Power
Input
Output
+12
VDC
Max.
VDC
Switch
BJT transistor
GND
Camera Power (DO+ 12V)
Input
Output
+12
VDC
VDC
Switch
BJT transistor
Relay Relay
1. The camera can be driven by an Ethernet connection to a PoE Plus switch (30W output). You
can connect both the PoE Plus and the 24V power for fail-safe redundancy.
2. If the installation requires heating in the winter (<-5ºC), you require approximately 60 Watts of
power to drive the embedded heater. You can connect either or both of the 24V power lines
or a High Power PoE power injector (separately purchased).
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Installation - for the Conguration w/ Ex-
tended Cables
Hardware Installation
HD WDR Pro
IMPORTANT:
If your camera comes without the dehumidier, you
should examine whether the color of the silica gel inside
the chassis has turned dark. If so, you should replace
the desiccant bag.
To replace the desiccant bags:
1. Remove the dome cover by loosening 4 T25 anti-
tamper screws.
2. Replace the desiccant bags by attaching them rmly
to the inside of the chassis.
3. Re-install the dome cover.
Also note the following:
1. Do not install the camera in a raining day.
2. It takes approximately 2 days to suppress the
moisture level to 30% or lower, either using the
desiccant bags or the dehumidier.
3. Condensation may still be observed from on the
dome cover within 30 minutes.

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1. The camera weighs 3.66 kgs. Select a rigid mounting location to prevent vibration to the
camera. Attach the alignment sticker to the wall.
2. Drill 4 pilot holes (10mm in diameter and 4cm deep) into the wall, and then hammer in the
threaded anchors. Note that you should hammer the anchors with hex nuts on them so that
the threaded poles will not be deformed! If preferred, drill another hole for routing cables.
3. Secure the wall mount bracket to wall using 4 sets of captive washers and nuts.
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Install the Wall-mount Bracket
1. IO wires are user-supplied.
2. Avoid touching the circuit boards to prevent damage by electro static discharge.
3. Use CAT5e, CAT6 cables only.
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1
2
3
4
5
1. Hold your top section with one hand and pass all cables through the wallmount bracket.
Cabling Connections & Attach the Top Section
2. Secure the top section to the wall mount bracket.
Note that you should turn and orient the top section so that the C mark is facing a direction 15
degrees off the center line.
15°
Center line
C Mark
Remove seal from the breathe hole on the top sec-
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3. Connect cables and use sealants and putties to make sure cable joints and the cabling hole
are waterproof.
4. Secure the included ground wire to the dome cap, pass it through the mount bracket, and con-
nect the other end to a grounded conduit later.
5. Use the included hex wrench to secure the top section.
Mounting the Camera
4
2
3
1
HD WDR Pro
HD WDR Pro
HD WDR Pro
Alignment Mark
C Mark
1. Align the camera body with the top section. Align the alignment mark on the camera with that
on the interface section. Push the camera up to match the top section.
2. Rotate the camera clockwise until its alignment mark is aligned with the "C" mark.
3. Use the included T25 stardriver to tighten the 3 anti-tamper screws from the top. Make sure
all parts have been securely tightened.

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Mechanical Dimensions
243,8140
200
107,8
165,5
10
R5
225,2
20
9
13,9
R253,2
156
170,06
3mm Hexagon Socket
Headless Set Screw
Cable Clamp
1-1/2" (PS11)
Shown below are the dimensions of the wall mount bracket and its mounting holes:
You can nd the installation instructions on VIVOTEK’s website for
other options such as parapet mount: http://www.vivotek.com/web/
product/accessories.aspx
Before mounting the camera, install an SD card if you prefer recording to local storage.
NOTE:

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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 17 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
WAN (Wide Area Network )
Router IP address : from ISP
Cable or DSL Modem
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Internet. Please refer to Network Type on page 60 for details.
For example, your router and IP settings may look like this:
Device IP Address: internal
port
IP Address: External Port (Mapped port on the
router)
Public IP of router 122.146.57.120
LAN IP of router 192.168.2.1
Camera 1 192.168.2.10:80 122.146.57.120:8000
Camera 2 192.168.2.11:80 122.146.57.120:8001
... ... ...
Congure the router, virtual server or rewall, so that the router can forward any data coming
into a precongured port number to a network camera on the private network, and allow data
from the camera to be transmitted to the outside of the network over the same path.
From Forward to
122.146.57.120:8000 192.168.2.10:80
122.146.57.120:8001 192.168.2.11:80
... ...
When properly congured, you can access a camera behind the router using the HTTP request
as follows: http://122.146.57.120:8000
If you change the port numbers on the Network conguration page, please open the ports
accordingly on your router. For example, you can open a management session with your router
to congure access through the router to the camera within your local network. Please consult
your network administrator for router conguration if you have troubles with the conguration.
For more information with network conguration options (such as that of streaming ports),
please refer to Conguration > Network Settings. VIVOTEK also provides the automatic port
forwarding feature as an NAT traversal function with the precondition that your router must
support the UPnP port forwarding feature.

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General Connection
HD WDR Pro
1. Connect the Network Camera's Ethernet cable (CAT5e) to a PoE Plus switch. A 30W PoE
output port alone can not drive the onboard heater, and hence if using the PoE switch alone,
the application does not apply in low-temperature condition. 30W PoE plus can only drive the
camera when it is working at a temperature higher than -5ºC.
HD WDR Pro
When using a non-PoE switch
Use a High Power PoE power injector (separately purchased) capable of 60W output to connect
between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch. Sufcient power is required for low tem-
perature conditions when the onboard heater is activated.
Non-PoE Switch
High Power PoE
Power Injector
2. Connect the power wires to an AC 24V power adaptor (user-supplied). The AC 24V adapter
can drive the camera and the onboard heater.
You can connect both power sources for redundancy in power supply.
Power over Ethernet (High Power PoE)
AC 24V 3.5A Adapter
(User-supplied)
IEEE 802.3at PoE Switch (30W output)
and / or
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 60 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 61 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 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 SD8333E
Installation
Wizard 2
IW
2
Network Camera
Model No: SD8333E
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.
• 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
• If you experience compatibility issues between the plug-in control, you may try to uninstall
the Camera Stream Controller located in: C:/Program Files (x86)/Camera Stream Controller.
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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.
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 78.
► 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
complete installation.