Overview
VIVOTEK VS8100 is a small-sized H.264 1-CH video server that helps you migrate from analog to digital surveillance system with ease. Its power sharing with CCTV and tiny design make it ideal for front-end installation and surveillance applications such as home, offices, retail stores, banks, and city surveillance, where their power supply and IP network connections are already settled. VS8100 supports a variety types of analog cameras, including PTZ cameras with its Pan/Tilt/Zoom control through the built-in RS- 485 port.
With the high-performance H.264 compression format, it drastically reduces the file sizes and conserves valuable bandwidth and storage space. Supporting simultaneous multiple streams, the video streams can be transmitted in either H.264 or MJPEG formats for versatile applications. The streams can also be individually configured with separate frame rates, resolution, and image quality so as to meet different platforms or bandwidth constraints.
Together with the ST7501 multi-lingual 32-channel recording software, users can set up an easy-to-use IP surveillance system with ease. VIVOTEK also provides the smart phone application iViewer, both for iPhone and Android phones, enable users to monitor live video off-site.
Read Before Use
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The video server is not only
ahigh-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a flexible 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 first 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 video server 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 video server 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 video server and ensure proper operations. For creative and professional developers, the URL Commands of the video server section serves as a helpful reference to customizing existing homepages or integrating with the current web server.
