Vivotek PT3122 manual Frequently asked questions

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B. Frequently asked questions

Q What if I forget my password?

A After the Administrator's password has been assigned, every access to the Network Camera needs authentication. If you are one of the managed users, you have to ask the Administrator for the password. If you are the Administrator, there is no way to recover the root password except by restoring the factory default settings. Refer to Appendix A for the procedures.

Q Why can I not watch video from the Network Camera after it is authenticated? A There are many possible scenarios regarding this problem,

1.If you have just installed the Network Camera and are unable to watch the video, check if the heartbeat LED is blinking or the lens cap is off. If the heartbeat LED is dim, perform the software installation again.

2.If the Network Camera is well installed and you are accessing the Network Camera for the first time using Internet Explorer, adjust the security level of Internet Explorer to allow installation of plug-ins.

3.If the problem still exists after adjusting, and the message over the image window is showing "connecting", the network traffic may be too crowded.

Q What is the plug-in for?

The plug-in provided by the Network Camera is used to display motion pictures and audio in Internet Explorer. If your system does not allow installation of any plug-in software, the security level of the web browser may need to be lowered. It is recommended that you consult your network supervisors in your office regarding adjustment of the security level. Software installation may be regulated in some offices.

Q Why is the timestamp different from the system time of my PC or notebook?

The timestamp is based on the system time of the Network Camera. It is maintained by a real-time clock inside and can be automatically synchronized with the time-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 URL commands of the Network Camera Capture update Snapshot of Jpeg imageRestore factory default settings 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