Vivotek PT3112/3122 manual Before You Use

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Before You Use

Surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. Though Network Camera is not only a high performance web equipped camera but also a flexible surveillance system, ensure that the operation of such devices are legal before installing this unit for surveillance.

It is important to carefully check the contents with the "Package Contents" chapter after opening the package. Fully read and follow the “Installation” chapter to prevent damage caused by abnormal usage and reduce most problems during usage.

Basically Network Camera is a network device and should be easy to use for those who already have basic network knowledge. If there is a system error and it does not recover easily due to erroneous configuration, refer to the appendix "Troubleshooting” for appropriate operation.

Network Camera has been designed to build various applications for video sharing, general security or demonstration purposes. Understanding the meaning of each parameter in “How to Use” chapter can best utilize Network Camera and ensure correct operations. To those creative and professional developers, chapter of "URL Commands of Network Camera" will be a very helpful reference to customize existing homepages or integrating with current web server.

Those paragraphs preceded by should be fully understood and cautioned.

Ignoring the warnings may result in serious hazards.

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Contents Page Before You Use Table of Contents 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Package Contents Installation Hardware installationSoftware installation 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Add password to protect from offense from strangers First access to Network CameraCheck network settings even if connected already How to Use AuthenticationInstalling plug-in Primary user’s capability Main screen with camera view886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Client Settings 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Url http//Network Camera/protocol.html Administrator’s capability Tune the best performanceMy priority is clear identification for each image Open accounts for users Build a multimedia web attraction site886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Build a security application Send snapshots when motion is detected 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Software revision upgrade Definition of Configuration System parameters User group administration Network settings GeneralFTP Streaming Video codec parameters 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Motion detection Event operation Application setupWeekly schedule Sequential operation Camera Control 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 UpnP and Ddns Settings Remote controller Restore factory default settings Viewing system parametersAppendix TroubleshootingReset and restore Status LEDFrequently asked questions 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Restore factory default settings URL commands of Network CameraCapture update Snapshot of Jpeg image Query status of the digital inputRestart system URL System resource URLGeneral format of command URL System configuration URLSecurity configuration URL Network configuration URLUpload folder in secondary FTP server Video configuration URL Set maximum frame rate to 15 fps Image quality configuration URL Application configuration URLHomepage layout configuration URL Technical specifications System MicrophoneInternet Explorer 5.x or above Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Liability