VIVOTEK
User's Manual - 3

Revision History

Rev. 1.0: Initial release.
Rev. 1.1: Added WPS description.
Rev. 1.1a: Removed 3-axis PTZ movement commands.
Overview
VIVOTEK PZ8111/21(PoE), PZ8111W/21W(WLAN) is a high-performance network camera featuring 10x
optical zoom and pan/tilt functionality. The camera is designed for indoor surveillance applications such
as retail stores, ofces or banks. The built-in 10x motorized optical zoom module provides greater depth
of eld when zoomed in. Therefore, it can display clear-cut images on near or distant objects.
With flexible 300-degree pan and 135-degree tilt, PZ8111/11W/21/21W can give users more
comprehensive control over the monitored site. The PZ8111/11W/21/21W supports the industry-
standard H.264 compression technology, drastically reducing le sizes and conserving valuable network
bandwidth. With MPEG-4 and MJPEG compatibility also included, video streams can also be transmitted
in any of these formats for versatile applications. The streams can also be individually configured to
meet different constraints, thereby further reducing bandwidth and storage requirements. Users can
thus receive multiple streams simultaneously in different resolutions, frame rates, and image qualities for
viewing on different platforms.
In addition, PZ8111/21 is integrated with Power over Ethernet function while PZ8111W/21W with 802.11b/
g/n compatible wireless connection, making installation easier and more cost-efcient. The free-bundled,
multi-lingual 32-channel recording software helps users to set up an easy-to-use IP surveillance system.

Read Before Use

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 can also be part of a exible surveillance system. It is
the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal and complies with all privacy
laws before installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to rst 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 Network Camera 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 Network Camera 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 Network Camera and
ensure proper operations. For more creative and professional developers, the URL Commands of the
Network Camera section serves as a helpful reference to customizing existing homepages or integrating
with the current web server.

Package Contents

■ PZ8111/PZ8111W/PZ8121/PZ8121W ■ Warranty Card
■ Power Adapter ■ Software CD
■ Antenna (PZ8111W/PZ8121W only) ■ A/V Cable
■ Screws ■ Ceiling Mount Brackets
■ Quick Installation Guide