Vivotek PT3122 manual Before You Use This Product

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Before You Use This Product

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 also can 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 list in the "Package Contents" chapter. Take notice of the warnings in “Quick installation guide” before the Network Camera is installed, then carefully read and follow the instructions in the “Installation” chapter to avoid damages 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 network knowledge. The “Troubleshooting” chapter in the Appendix provides remedies to the most common errors in set up and configuration. You should consult this chapter first if you run into a system error.

The Network Camera is designed for various applications including video sharing, general security/surveillance, etc. The “How to Use” chapter suggests ways to best utilize the Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For the creative and professional developers, the "URL Commands of The Network Camera" chapter serves to be a helpful reference to customize existing homepages or integrating with the current web server.

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Contents Page Before You Use This Product Table of Contents 886-2-82455282 886-2-82455532 Package Contents Installation Hardware InstallationSoftware Installation 886-2-82455282 886-2-82455532 886-2-82455282 886-2-82455532 Add Password to prevent Unauthorized Access Initial Access to the Network CameraCheck Network Settings How to Use AuthenticationInstalling Plug-in Primary User’s Capabilities Main Screen with Camera ViewPan/tilt control buttons ConfigurationCamera view Client Settings Url http//Network Camera/protocol.html For Best Real-time Video Images Administrator’s CapabilitiesFine-tuning for Best Performance Somewhere Between Real-time and Clear Images Only Quality Images Will Do886-2-82455282 886-2-82455532 Opening accounts for new users Building a multimedia web attraction site886-2-82455282 886-2-82455532 886-2-82455282 886-2-82455532 886-2-82455282 886-2-82455532 Building a security application Send snapshots when motion is detected Software revision upgrade Definitions in Configuration System parameters User group administration Network settings SmtpFTP Http StreamingVideo codec parameters 886-2-82455282 886-2-82455532 Motion detection Event operation Application setupWeekly Schedule Sequential operation Camera Control Camera control areaPreset function area UPnP and Ddns Settings Remote controller Viewing system parameters Factory defaultViewing system log Troubleshooting AppendixFrequently asked questions 886-2-82455282 886-2-82455532 886-2-82455282 886-2-82455532 Restore factory default settings URL commands of the 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 URL886-2-82455282 886-2-82455532 Ddns & UPnP configuration URL Audio/Video configuration URL886-2-82455282 886-2-82455532 Camera control URL Image quality configuration URL Application configuration URLSeconds interval for sequential mode Technical specifications System MicrophoneElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Liability