Vivotek VS8801 User manual

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Contact your distributor in the event of
occurrence.
Keep the Video Server away from
water. If the Network Camera
becomes wet, power off immediately.
Refer to your user's manual for the
operating temperature.
Power off the Video Server as soon
as smoke or unusual odors are
detected.
Do not place the Video Server around
heat sources, such as a television or
oven.
Keep the Video Server away from
direct sunlight.
Do not place the Video Server in high
humidity environments.
Contact your distributor in the event of
occurrence.
Warning Before Installation

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Do not place the Video Server on
unsteady surfaces.
Do not touch the Video Server
during a lightning storm.
Do not disassemble the Video Server. Do not drop the Video Server.
Do not insert sharp or tiny objects
into the Video Server.

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Software CD
VS8401 (4CH) or VS8801 (8CH)
Warranty Card
Power Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
1Package Contents
General I/O Terminal Blocks
VS8401: 10 pins x 3 pcs
VS8801: 16 pins x 3 pcs

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VS8801
VS8401
2Physical Description
RCA Audio Input
SD/SDHC Card Slot
USB Socket
Status LEDs
General I/O
Terminal Block
BNC Video Input
Recessed Reset Button
Click this button before removing the ash drive
Ethernet 10/100/1000
RJ45 Socket
Power Cord
Socket
Click this button before removing the SD/SDHC card
RCA Audio Input
SD/SDHC Card Slot
USB Socket
Status LEDs
General I/O
Terminal Block
BNC Video Input
Recessed Reset Button
Click this button before removing the ash drive
Ethernet 10/100/1000
RJ45 Socket
Power Cord
Socket
Click this button before removing the SD/SDHC card

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1. Make video connection from the camera to the BNC video input.
2. Make audio connection from the Line-Out audio source to the RCA audio input.
OUT
CAMERA NO.
MIC POWER
INVIDEO OUT
1 2 3
OFF ON
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3Network Deployment
3. Connect the Video Server to a switch via Ethernet cable.
4. Connect the power cable from the Video Server to a power outlet.
5. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, connect them to the general
I/O terminal block. For detailed pin denition, please refer to the next page.
POW ER COLLISION
LINK
RECEIV E
PARTITION
12345
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4
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Ethernet Switch

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Pin Denitions of the General I/O Terminal Blocks
CH 8
GND CH 8 DI CH 7 GND CH 7 DI CH 6 GND CH 6 DI CH 5 GND CH 5 DI CH 4 GND CH 4 DI CH 3 GND CH 3 DI CH 2 GND CH 2 DI CH 1 GND CH 1 DI
CH 8
GND CH 8 DO CH 7 GND CH 7 DO CH 6 GND CH 6 DO CH 5 GND CH 5 DO CH 4 GND CH 4 DO CH 3 GND CH 3 DO CH 2 GND CH 2 DO CH 1 GND CH 1 DO
GND GND CH 8 Audio
out
CH 7
Audio
out
CH 6
Audio
out
CH 5
Audio
out
CH 4
Audio
out
CH 3
Audio
out
CH 2
Audio
out
CH 1
Audio
out
RS
485- RS 485+ 24V AC 24V AC GND DC
12V
VS8801
VS8401
GND N/A CH 4
GND CH 4 DI CH 3 GND CH 3 DI CH 2 GND CH 2 DI CH 1 GND CH 1 DI
GND N/A CH 4
GND CH 4 DO CH 3 GND CH 3 DO CH 2 GND CH 2 DO CH 1 GND CH 1 DO
CH 4
Audio
out
CH 3
Audio
out
CH 2
Audio
out
CH 1
Audio
out
RS
485- RS 485+ 24V AC 24V AC GND DC 12V

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Video Server
Model No: VS8801
Made in Taiwan
MAC:0002D1730202
R o H S
Class A
xxxxx
0002D1730202
00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 VS8801
Installation
Wizard 2
IW
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4Assigning an IP Address
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 searching, the main installer window will pop up. Click on the MAC that matches
the one labeled on the bottom of your device to connect to the Video Server via
Internet Explorer.

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For further setup, please refer to the user’s manual on the software CD.
1. Access the Video Server from the LAN.
2. Retrieve live video through a web browser or recording software.
5Ready to Use